An artistic celebration of the iconic Hummingbird
The Gibson Hummingbird™ is one of the most iconic guitars ever built. Introduced in 1960, it was the first square-shoulder dreadnought acoustic model Gibson produced. Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the Hummingbird Custom Koa, a top-of-the-line Hummingbird with exceptional beauty and tone. This rare model from Gibson Custom features hand-inlaid and hand-engraved hummingbirds on the headstock, fretboard, pickguard, and bridge. This handcrafted instrument is a true custom piece!
The Hummingbird Custom Koa features a back and sides of beautifully figured solid koa wood. Koa is prized not only for its exceptional beauty but also for its tonal properties, with some of mahogany’s warmth paired with maple’s brighter top end. The two-piece back features a center marquetry strip and is framed by multi-ply binding. The solid Sitka spruce top is reinforced with the traditional Gibson scalloped X-bracing and framed by multi-ply abalone binding. The combination of koa and Sitka spruce produces a bright but balanced sound that will continue to warm up and improve with each passing year, making this model a player’s dream.
The mahogany neck features a comfortable Rounded profile and attaches to the body with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint using hot hide glue. The ebony fretboard is adorned with intricately engraved mother-of-pearl and abalone hummingbird and flower inlays and equipped with 20 standard frets.
The bound headstock is equipped with gold-plated Grover® tuning machines with engraved buttons. It also features a beautiful mother-of-pearl and abalone hummingbird inlay, along with a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo. The nut is bone.
The Hummingbird Custom Koa features a richly detailed pickguard with mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays, along with an abalone rosette. The traditional belly-up bridge is crafted from ebony and also features two mother-of-pearl hummingbird inlays with engraved detailing. The saddle and bridge pins are bone.
If you’re looking for an exceptionally well-appointed and decorated Hummingbird, this is a model you simply must try. You’ll be impressed by its beauty and impeccable craftsmanship, but its tone will seal the deal. It comes packed in a Gibson Custom hardshell case to ensure safe storage and transport.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Koa
Binding Multi-ply Abalone Top, Multi-ply Back
Body Finish Nitrocellulose
Body Material Koa
Body Shape Hummingbird
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Side Koa
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Hummingbird Custom
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls None
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Traditional Belly up
Bridge Pins Bone
Pickguard Hummingbird, Mother of Pearl and Abalone Inlay
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover B/W
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover, Engraved Kidney Knobs
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: SSHCANGE
Case Hardshell Case
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Gibson Custom Hummingbird Custom Koa, Antique Natural
Gibson Custom Hummingbird Custom Koa, Antique Natural
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
An artistic celebration of the iconic Hummingbird
The Gibson Hummingbird™ is one of the most iconic guitars ever built. Introduced in 1960, it was the first square-shoulder dreadnought acoustic model Gibson produced. Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the Hummingbird Custom Koa, a top-of-the-line Hummingbird with exceptional beauty and tone. This rare model from Gibson Custom features hand-inlaid and hand-engraved hummingbirds on the headstock, fretboard, pickguard, and bridge. This handcrafted instrument is a true custom piece!
The Hummingbird Custom Koa features a back and sides of beautifully figured solid koa wood. Koa is prized not only for its exceptional beauty but also for its tonal properties, with some of mahogany’s warmth paired with maple’s brighter top end. The two-piece back features a center marquetry strip and is framed by multi-ply binding. The solid Sitka spruce top is reinforced with the traditional Gibson scalloped X-bracing and framed by multi-ply abalone binding. The combination of koa and Sitka spruce produces a bright but balanced sound that will continue to warm up and improve with each passing year, making this model a player’s dream.
The mahogany neck features a comfortable Rounded profile and attaches to the body with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint using hot hide glue. The ebony fretboard is adorned with intricately engraved mother-of-pearl and abalone hummingbird and flower inlays and equipped with 20 standard frets.
The bound headstock is equipped with gold-plated Grover® tuning machines with engraved buttons. It also features a beautiful mother-of-pearl and abalone hummingbird inlay, along with a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo. The nut is bone.
The Hummingbird Custom Koa features a richly detailed pickguard with mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays, along with an abalone rosette. The traditional belly-up bridge is crafted from ebony and also features two mother-of-pearl hummingbird inlays with engraved detailing. The saddle and bridge pins are bone.
If you’re looking for an exceptionally well-appointed and decorated Hummingbird, this is a model you simply must try. You’ll be impressed by its beauty and impeccable craftsmanship, but its tone will seal the deal. It comes packed in a Gibson Custom hardshell case to ensure safe storage and transport.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Koa
Binding Multi-ply Abalone Top, Multi-ply Back
Body Finish Nitrocellulose
Body Material Koa
Body Shape Hummingbird
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Side Koa
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Hummingbird Custom
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls None
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Traditional Belly up
Bridge Pins Bone
Pickguard Hummingbird, Mother of Pearl and Abalone Inlay
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover B/W
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover, Engraved Kidney Knobs
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: SSHCANGE
Case Hardshell Case
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
