Gibson Hummingbird Special SWR
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Gibson
Hummingbird Special SWR
Product Info
Article Number:
609018
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Hummingbird Special SWR
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,418.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Hummingbird Special SWR is a solid, well-built dreadnought – the mahogany gives it a really focused, woody tone that cuts through a mix. The LR Baggs pickup is surprisingly good for amplified gigs, and the overall package feels premium. It’s perfect for singer-songwriters or players who want a reliable, stage-ready acoustic with a classic vibe.
Product Description
- Gibson Hummingbird Special SWR
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Split Parallelogram fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 629 mm (24.8")
- Nut width 43.8 mm (1.73")
- Cream coloured body binding
- Frets: 20
- Pickup system: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
- Grover machine heads
- Colour: Satin Wine Red
- Includes gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Sitka spruce top delivers balanced tone with excellent projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and focused midrange response.
- • LR Baggs Element Bronze pickup offers natural amplified sound, surprisingly clear.
- • Grover tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, crucial for stage performance.
CONS
- • Satin finish, while attractive, might feel a bit slippery to some players.
- • Mahogany construction limits versatility compared to more exotic tonewoods.
- • The 24.8” scale length might feel slightly long for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.8")
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Weight
6.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a step above many budget pickups; the Element Bronze offers a more natural and less 'artificial' amplified tone, though it lacks the features of more complex systems.
Satin finishes generally show wear more readily than gloss finishes, so careful handling and occasional cleaning will keep it looking its best. It’s part of the aesthetic, though.
It's fantastic for roots, folk, blues, and Americana; the mahogany’s inherent warmth complements those styles beautifully, though it can handle strummed chords in other genres too.
