Gibson Hummingbird Standard
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Gibson
Hummingbird Standard
Product Info
Article Number:
520196
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Hummingbird Standard
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,881.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hummingbird Standard is a serious instrument, offering that iconic look with genuinely good tone. The solid wood construction gives it a mature, woody voice that really shines when strummed or fingerpicked. It's a premium-priced option perfect for gigging musicians or serious hobbyists wanting a classic, versatile acoustic with amplified capabilities.
Product Description
- Gibson Hummingbird Standard
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Round
- 5-ply top binding
- 3-ply back binding
- Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 44 mm (1.73")
- Frets: 20
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
- Reverse Belly bridge made of rosewood
- Nickel-plated Grover Rotomatic machine heads
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers a balanced, responsive, and articulate voice.
- • Mahogany back/sides provide warmth and a focused midrange character.
- • L.R. Baggs VTC pickup offers a clean, amplified tone suitable for stage use.
- • Grover Rotomatics ensure reliable tuning stability and a premium feel.
CONS
- • The nitrocellulose finish can be susceptible to scratches and requires careful handling.
- • The round neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter or more modern feel.
- • The dreadnought body can be a bit bulky for smaller players or those preferring comfort.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75")
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs VTC
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC is a solid choice offering a more natural amplified tone than some of the older Gibson systems, but lacks the features of more modern, high-end options.
It's a design element intended to improve string angle and resonance, and is characteristic of the Hummingbird design.
The nitrocellulose finish will 'cook' over time, potentially softening the edges and opening up the wood's resonance, contributing to a more complex tone.
