Gibson Hummingbird Custom

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Gibson Hummingbird Custom

Gibson

Hummingbird Custom

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 569778
Brand: Gibson
Model: Hummingbird Custom
Price: $5,827.80

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This Hummingbird Custom is a beautifully crafted dreadnought, offering a balanced and powerful tone with a refined feel. The LR Baggs pickup system makes it stage-ready, and the build quality is undeniably top-tier. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for serious players seeking a workhorse acoustic with a touch of Gibson heritage.

Product Description

  • Gibson Hummingbird Custom
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Square Shoulder Dreadnought
  • Top: solid Sitka spruce
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Back and sides: solid mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Nut width: 43.8 mm
  • Neck profile: Slim Taper
  • 20 Frets
  • Pick-up system: LR Baggs Session VTC
  • Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection across the spectrum.
  • • LR Baggs Session VTC pickup system provides a remarkably natural amplified tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing experience with excellent note definition.
  • • Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with heavy use.
CONS
  • • The slim taper neck, while comfortable, may not appeal to players preferring a thicker profile.
  • • Solid mahogany back and sides, while beautiful, can limit tonal versatility compared to rosewood options.
  • • The weight, typical for a dreadnought, can become fatiguing during extended playing sessions.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 20
Electronics LR Baggs Session VTC
Weight 2.2 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a step above many, offering a natural, less processed amplified tone with excellent feedback rejection – a real boon for stage performance.
Yes, darker finishes like black tend to highlight imperfections more readily; a careful player will want to protect it with a good quality polish and case.
The scalloping enhances the top's flexibility, leading to a more responsive and resonant tone with a slightly warmer character compared to non-scalloped bracing.

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