Gibson Hummingbird Standard - Vintage Cherry Sunburst

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard: Versatility Meets Iconic Design

A Timeless Classic for Every Playing Style

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard is renowned for its versatility and rich tonal character. Whether you're strumming open chords or picking intricate lead lines, this square-shouldered dreadnought delivers a balanced, resonant sound that adapts to any musical genre. Its spacious mahogany body and select Sitka spruce top produce warm lows, clear mids, and sparkling highs, making it the perfect companion for rock sidemen and singer-songwriters alike.

Premium Craftsmanship and Playability

Featuring a mahogany neck with a comfortable rounded profile, the Hummingbird offers effortless playability for all skill levels. The Indian rosewood fingerboard is adorned with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, adding elegance to this already iconic instrument. The compound dovetail neck-to-body joint, secured with hot hide glue, ensures superior resonance and sustain, while the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances its timeless appeal.

Iconic Design with Modern Enhancements

The Hummingbird Standard boasts traditional Gibson craftsmanship alongside modern updates. The reverse belly rosewood bridge, TUSQ® nut and saddle, and Grover® Rotomatic® tuners provide tuning stability and precision. The iconic Hummingbird™ pickguard with intricate graphics adds a visual statement to this instrument, blending vintage aesthetics with contemporary reliability.

Stage and Studio Ready with LR Baggs® VTC Electronics

Equipped with LR Baggs® VTC electronics, the Hummingbird Standard is ready to shine in any live or studio setting. The under-saddle pickup and soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls offer natural, dynamic amplification while preserving the guitar’s rich acoustic tone. Whether plugged in or played acoustically, this guitar delivers exceptional sound quality.

Specifications

Body

• Style: Square Shoulder
• Shape: Hummingbird
• Material: Mahogany
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back: Mahogany
• Sides: Mahogany
• Binding: 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fingerboard
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 24.75 in (628.65 mm)
• Material: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Radius: 12 in (304.8 mm)
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1.725 in (43.815 mm)
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Parallelograms
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
• Saddle Material: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: .060'' Hummingbird
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell, Black and White
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Strap Buttons: 2

Electronics

• Pickup: LR Baggs® VTC Under Saddle
• Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack
• Preamp: LR Baggs® VTC

Additional Information

• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case: Gibson Hardshell

This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.