Gibson Hummingbird Original Electro-Acoustic Guitar

🎸 Overview / Description

The Gibson Hummingbird Original is one of the most iconic square-shoulder dreadnought acoustic guitars ever made, first introduced in 1960. It is widely known for its warm, woody tone, strong midrange presence, and distinctive vintage aesthetics—especially the famous hummingbird pickguard.

This electro-acoustic version combines classic craftsmanship with modern stage-ready electronics, making it ideal for studio recording, live performance, and professional use.

The guitar delivers a balanced tone—rich lows, clear highs, and punchy mids—making it excellent for strumming, fingerstyle, and singer-songwriter styles.

📊 Specifications

🎼 Body

• Body Shape: Square-Shoulder Dreadnought (Hummingbird style)
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Binding: Multi-ply top & back

🎸 Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 20
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
• Nut Width: 43.8 mm (1.72")
• Nut Material: Bone

🔌 Electronics (Electro-Acoustic System)

• Pickup System: LR Baggs VTC (under-saddle)
• Controls: Volume & Tone (soundhole mounted)

➡️ Delivers natural acoustic tone when plugged in, ideal for stage and recording.

⚙️ Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up, Rosewood
• Saddle: Bone
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
• Tuners: Gotoh Keystone (Gold finish)
• Pickguard: Iconic Hummingbird design
• Truss Rod Cover: Hummingbird style

🎁 Miscellaneous

• Strings: .012 – .053 gauge
• Case: Included Hardshell Case
• Accessories: Gibson accessory kit

⭐ Key Features

• Iconic vintage design with engraved pickguard
• Warm, rich mahogany tone with strong midrange
• Premium tonewoods (all solid construction)
• Stage-ready LR Baggs electronics
• Handcrafted build quality
• Suitable for professional musicians

💰 Price (Approx.)

• Around ₹3.8 – ₹4.2 lakh in India (varies by store/import)

🎯 Best For

• Professional players
• Studio & live performance
• Singer-songwriters
• Vintage tone lovers

👍 Pros & 👎 Cons

Pros

✔ Legendary tone & aesthetics
✔ Premium build & materials
✔ Excellent plugged-in sound
✔ Strong resale value

Cons

✖ Very expensive
✖ Not beginner-friendly price
✖ No cutaway (limited upper fret access)

🔍 Quick Alternatives (if budget matters)

• Gibson Hummingbird Studio – more affordable Gibson version
• Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird – budget-friendly
• Gibson G-Bird Electro-Acoustic – modern alternative