A Hummingbird from an Alternative Universe

This Gibson Custom Select Hummingbird™ Rosewood features hand-selected details that give this guitar a unique voice that is rare to find from Gibson. Part of the Gibson Custom Select Collection, this guitar features handpicked details chosen by Gibson’s experts. These acoustic guitars are made in small batches by skilled artisans in Bozeman, Montana. Customized details on these guitars could include exotic tonewoods, custom finishes, upgraded electronics, and special inlays. These guitars are based on existing models with customized features that give each design a uniqueness that sets it apart from everyday offerings.

The Gibson Hummingbird has remained in Gibson’s lineup since its introduction in 1960. While the model has evolved over the years, the formula has remained the same. This formula is a square-shoulder dreadnought with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a short scale length, split parallelogram inlays, and the iconic Hummingbird pickguard. Over time, the Hummingbird model has been outfitted with different tonewoods and finishes, such as swapping the mahogany back and sides for rosewood or walnut. The model has been used by rock and roll songwriters and folk musicians since its introduction in 1960 and remains as relevant as ever.

The details that make this Hummingbird different from other iterations of the model include herringbone purfling around the top of the instrument, a long scale length, rosewood back and sides, and an ebony fretboard and bridge. While the herringbone trim does not have an impact on the sound of the guitar, the purfling certainly has an impact on the aesthetic of the instrument. This material resembles the bones of a fish, which is how the material got its name, and has been used by guitar makers since the 1930s. While herringbone is uncommon on a Gibson acoustic guitar, it traditionally indicates a high level of craftsmanship that the instrument has received. A long, 25.5-inch scale length replaces the traditional 24.75-inch scale length. This longer scale length produces more string tension, which causes the string to not only feel tighter under the fingertips but also produces a stronger attack when striking the string. To finish off this classic recipe, an ebony fretboard and bridge are paired with rosewood back and sides. This combination of specifications gives this guitar a unique voice that is not normally found in Gibson guitars. An L.R. Baggs™ HiFi pickup system is fitted to this guitar, which accurately reproduces the natural sound of this guitar through a PA system.

This evolution of the famous Hummingbird model brings the voice of Gibson to a new landscape in the acoustic guitar space. With traditional guitar designs mixed with Gibson’s heart and soul, this Gibson Custom Select Hummingbird Rosewood Herringbone brings together two different methodologies of guitar design. Included with the guitar is a Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity and a hardshell case.

A Hummingbird from an Alternative Universe

This Gibson Custom Select Hummingbird™ Rosewood features hand-selected details that give this guitar a unique voice that is rare to find from Gibson. Part of the Gibson Custom Select Collection, this guitar features handpicked details chosen by Gibson’s experts. These acoustic guitars are made in small batches by skilled artisans in Bozeman, Montana. Customized details on these guitars could include exotic tonewoods, custom finishes, upgraded electronics, and special inlays. These guitars are based on existing models with customized features that give each design a uniqueness that sets it apart from everyday offerings.

The Gibson Hummingbird has remained in Gibson’s lineup since its introduction in 1960. While the model has evolved over the years, the formula has remained the same. This formula is a square-shoulder dreadnought with a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a short scale length, split parallelogram inlays, and the iconic Hummingbird pickguard. Over time, the Hummingbird model has been outfitted with different tonewoods and finishes, such as swapping the mahogany back and sides for rosewood or walnut. The model has been used by rock and roll songwriters and folk musicians since its introduction in 1960 and remains as relevant as ever.

The details that make this Hummingbird different from other iterations of the model include herringbone purfling around the top of the instrument, a long scale length, rosewood back and sides, and an ebony fretboard and bridge. While the herringbone trim does not have an impact on the sound of the guitar, the purfling certainly has an impact on the aesthetic of the instrument. This material resembles the bones of a fish, which is how the material got its name, and has been used by guitar makers since the 1930s. While herringbone is uncommon on a Gibson acoustic guitar, it traditionally indicates a high level of craftsmanship that the instrument has received. A long, 25.5-inch scale length replaces the traditional 24.75-inch scale length. This longer scale length produces more string tension, which causes the string to not only feel tighter under the fingertips but also produces a stronger attack when striking the string. To finish off this classic recipe, an ebony fretboard and bridge are paired with rosewood back and sides. This combination of specifications gives this guitar a unique voice that is not normally found in Gibson guitars. An L.R. Baggs™ HiFi pickup system is fitted to this guitar, which accurately reproduces the natural sound of this guitar through a PA system.

This evolution of the famous Hummingbird model brings the voice of Gibson to a new landscape in the acoustic guitar space. With traditional guitar designs mixed with Gibson’s heart and soul, this Gibson Custom Select Hummingbird Rosewood Herringbone brings together two different methodologies of guitar design. Included with the guitar is a Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity and a hardshell case.

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Highlights

Tapa de abeto rojo
Refuerzo en X tallado a mano de abeto rojo
Herringbone trim
25.5" scale mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile
Diapasón de ébano con 20 trastes estándar e incrustaciones de paralelogramo partido en madreperla
Sistema de pastillas L.R. Baggs HiFi
Fondo y aros de madera de palo de rosa maciza

Guitar Specifications

Cuerpo

Fondo Rosewood

Binding Multi-ply with herringbone trim

Acabado del cuerpo Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

Forma del cuerpo Hummingbird

Lado Rosewood

Tapa Red spruce

Mastil

Material del diapasón Ebony

Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm

Recuento de trastes 20

Incrustaciones Mother of pearl split-parallelogram

Union Compound dovetail, hot hide glue

Material del mastil Mahogany

Material de la cejilla Bone

Ancho de la cejilla 43.82mm / 1.73in

Perfil Rounded

Longitud de la escala 647.7mm / 25.5in

Electrónica

Pastilla bajo selleta L.R. Baggs HiFi

Hardware

Puentes Reverse bell, ebony

Pins de puente TUSQ

Golpeadores Hummingbird, tortoiseshell

Material de la selleta Bone

Revestimiento del afinador Gold

Clavijeros Open back

Miscelánea

Accesorios Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity

Model: SSHBLRHDPSL1428

Estuche Hardshell

Incrustación en la pala Inlaid block logo

Fuerza cuerdas 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012

Gibson Custom Hummingbird Rosewood Herringbone, Antique Natural, Exclusive

Name: Gibson Custom Hummingbird Rosewood Herringbone, Antique Natural, Exclusive
Brand: Gibson Custom
SKU: SSHBLRHDPSL1428
Price: 5349.00 USD
Availability: InStock