Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Light Aged
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Gibson
1960 Hummingbird Light Aged
Product Info
Article Number:
567446
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1960 Hummingbird Light Aged
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,597.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 1960 Hummingbird Light Aged is a seriously special instrument. The thermally aged top gives it an immediate vintage vibe, and the Murphy Lab build quality is top-notch. It’s a premium-priced option perfect for the serious player seeking a powerful, focused dreadnought with a classic feel and tone – especially suited for folk, blues, and roots music.
Product Description
- Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Light Aged
- Steel-String Guitar
- Murphy Lab Custom Shop Historisch
- Type: Square-Shoulder
- Thermally aged top: solid Sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother of Pearl Parallelograms Fingerboard Inlays
- Scale 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width 43.80mm (1.725")
- Bonenut
- 20 Frets
- Traditional belly up bridge
- Machine Heads Gotoh Keystone Machine Heads
- Colour: Hand-rubbed Heritage Cherry Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Thermally aged Sitka top delivers immediate, open, and resonant vintage tone.
- • Gotoh Keystone tuners offer exceptional tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
- • Square-shoulder dreadnought provides a powerful, balanced voice ideal for rhythm playing.
- • Murphy Lab construction ensures meticulous detail and exceptional build quality craftsmanship.
CONS
- • The aged finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be delicate and require careful handling.
- • Mahogany back and sides may lack the complexity of rosewood for some players’ preferences.
- • The shorter 24.75” scale length might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce (Thermally Aged)
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
6.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The thermal aging process opens the wood's grain, resulting in a more immediate and responsive tone with enhanced overtones and a slightly 'broken-in' character.
The aging is primarily cosmetic, carefully applied to replicate vintage wear, but it’s done with techniques that maintain the wood’s integrity and don’t compromise its strength.
The square shoulders create a boxier body shape, leading to increased volume and a more balanced tonal response across the frequency spectrum compared to a rounded-shoulder dreadnought.
