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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged

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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged

Gibson

1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 611096
Brand: Gibson
Model: 1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged
Category: Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price: $8,563.50

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This 1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged is a beautifully crafted tribute to a legendary Gibson model. The thermally aged top provides a remarkably responsive and seasoned voice, while the Murphy Lab build quality ensures exceptional playability. It’s ideal for serious acoustic players and collectors who appreciate vintage aesthetics and a rich, woody tone.

Product Description

  • Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Murphy Lab Custom Shop Historisches Modell
  • Type: Square shoulder
  • Back and sides: Solid mahogany
  • Top: Thermally aged solid Sitka spruce
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Mother of Pearl parallelograms fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.725")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Traditional Belly-up bridge
  • Gotoh Keystone machine heads
  • Finish: Heavy Aged
  • Colour: Washed Cherry Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Thermally aged Sitka top delivers mature, complex tone instantly.
  • • Heavy Aged finish replicates vintage wear, enhancing aesthetic appeal.
  • • Gotoh Keystone tuners provide exceptional tuning stability and vintage feel.
  • • Solid mahogany back and sides contribute to a warm, focused, and woody character.
CONS
  • • Heavy Aged finish may not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
  • • Square shoulder design limits versatility compared to more modern body shapes.
  • • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players.

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Key Features

Top Wood Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75")
Frets 20
Electronics None (Acoustic Only)
Weight Approximately 6.8 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The distressed finish doesn’t inherently change the wood’s sonic properties, but the process can subtly alter the resonance by removing a tiny layer of finish – often perceived as a slight opening up of the tone.
The Murphy Lab strives for historical accuracy, so the neck profile will closely emulate the 'slim taper' common in 1960s Gibsons – comfortable and relatively thin, but not as chunky as later models.
The significant differences lie in the Murphy Lab custom build, the thermally aged top, the meticulously replicated vintage finish, and the higher-grade components – all contributing to a more refined and historically accurate instrument.

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