1963 Gibson Hummingbird, Serial Number 131896
Introduced in 1960 as Gibson’s first square-shouldered dreadnought, the Hummingbird™ quickly became an icon for its rich tone and ornate aesthetic touches. Favored by rock, country, and folk players alike, the Hummingbird’s combination of a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and 24.75” scale length offers balanced, musical sound with warm lows and crisp highs.
This 1963 Gibson Hummingbird remains in very good condition, showing even lacquer checking throughout, as well as light nicks and dings. There is a glued and cleated crack where the pickguard meets the neck, and the bridge has been re-glued by Glaser Instruments. The guitar also has old lacquer touch-ups around the 1st fret (due to playwear) and on the headstock. The original bridge pins (five of six) are included in the case, with rosewood replacements installed.
Ships in its original black and gold Lifton® case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Hummingbird
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Original
Inlays Mother-of-Pearl Split Parallelogram
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.65mm / 1.68in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood
Bridge Pins Rosewood (Non Original–5/6 Original Pins in the Case)
finish Gold
Pickguard Hummingbird
Saddle Material Ceramic
Strap Buttons Brass
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe Single Line Single Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0065
Case Original Black and Gold Lifton Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1963 Gibson Hummingbird, Cherry Sunburst
Gibson Certified Vintage 1963 Gibson Hummingbird, Cherry Sunburst
Also available for store pickup at the Gibson Garage Nashville
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1963 Gibson Hummingbird, Serial Number 131896
Introduced in 1960 as Gibson’s first square-shouldered dreadnought, the Hummingbird™ quickly became an icon for its rich tone and ornate aesthetic touches. Favored by rock, country, and folk players alike, the Hummingbird’s combination of a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and 24.75” scale length offers balanced, musical sound with warm lows and crisp highs.
This 1963 Gibson Hummingbird remains in very good condition, showing even lacquer checking throughout, as well as light nicks and dings. There is a glued and cleated crack where the pickguard meets the neck, and the bridge has been re-glued by Glaser Instruments. The guitar also has old lacquer touch-ups around the 1st fret (due to playwear) and on the headstock. The original bridge pins (five of six) are included in the case, with rosewood replacements installed.
Ships in its original black and gold Lifton® case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Hummingbird
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Original
Inlays Mother-of-Pearl Split Parallelogram
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.65mm / 1.68in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Rosewood
Bridge Pins Rosewood (Non Original–5/6 Original Pins in the Case)
finish Gold
Pickguard Hummingbird
Saddle Material Ceramic
Strap Buttons Brass
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe Single Line Single Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, and New Limited Lifetime Warranty
Model: GCVP0065
Case Original Black and Gold Lifton Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
