Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood Electro-Acoustic Guitar

The Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood Electro-Acoustic Guitar is a modern take on one of Gibson’s most iconic square-shoulder dreadnought designs, originally introduced in 1960.

This Studio Rosewood version upgrades the classic Hummingbird with solid rosewood back & sides, delivering a richer, deeper tonal response with enhanced harmonic complexity.

Built in the USA using all-solid tonewoods, it combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability, making it suitable for studio recording, live performance, and professional use.

✨ Key Features

• ✔️ Iconic square-shoulder dreadnought body
• ✔️ All-solid wood construction
• ✔️ Rich, balanced tone with deep bass response
• ✔️ Slim “Advanced Response” neck for smooth playability
• ✔️ Premium onboard electronics for stage & studio
• ✔️ Includes Gibson hardshell case

📄 Detailed Specifications

🪵 Body & Build

• Body Style: Square Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Rosewood
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Finish: Nitrocellulose (Gloss/Satin depending on variant)
• Construction: All-solid tonewoods

🎸 Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Advanced Response (slim & comfortable)
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 1.725"
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail

⚙️ Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up (Rosewood)
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic / Mini Grover
• Nut & Saddle: Bone / Tusq
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelogram

🔊 Electronics

• Pickup System:
  • L.R. Baggs Element Bronze (or Fishman Sonitone depending on version)
• Controls: Volume & Tone (soundhole mounted)
• Type: Under-saddle piezo pickup

🎨 Finish Options

• Antique Natural
• Satin Natural
• Rosewood Burst

🎁 Included Accessories

• Gibson Hardshell Case

🔊 Sound & Performance

• Tone Character: Deep bass, clear highs, and rich overtones (rosewood adds complexity)
• Playability: Slim neck makes it easier than traditional Hummingbird models
• Versatility: Ideal for strumming, fingerstyle, and recording
• Projection: Strong and balanced with excellent dynamic range

👍 Ideal For

• Professional musicians
• Studio recording artists
• Live performers
• Guitarists wanting premium Gibson tone with modern comfort

🆚 Quick Comparison Insight

Compared to the standard Hummingbird (mahogany):

• Rosewood version = richer bass + more overtones
• Studio version = lighter, more playable neck profile

🏁 Conclusion

The Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood is a premium, modernized classic—combining iconic design with enhanced tonewoods and player-friendly features. It’s perfect if you want legendary Gibson sound with improved comfort and versatility.