Gibson Hummingbird Standard VCS
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Gibson
Hummingbird Standard VCS
Product Info
Article Number:
601511
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Hummingbird Standard VCS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,666.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hummingbird Standard VCS is a beautifully crafted instrument, offering that iconic look and a powerful, balanced voice. It's a premium-priced option ideal for intermediate to advanced players who appreciate vintage aesthetics and a focused dreadnought tone – perfect for singer-songwriters and those seeking a stage-ready acoustic with a quality pickup system.
Product Description
- Gibson Hummingbird Standard VCS
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Squareshoulder
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Parallelogram fingerboard inlays
- 5-Ply top binding
- 3-Ply back binding
- 1-Ply neck binding
- Scale: 629 mm (24.8")
- Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
- Nut: TUSQ
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
- Rosewood bridge
- Grover Rotomatics machine heads
- Colour: Vintage Cherry Sunburst
- Case included
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a responsive, articulate, and vibrant tone with excellent projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and sustain, balancing the brightness of the spruce.
- • The L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system offers a clean, amplified sound suitable for stage performance.
- • Grover Rotomatics tuning machines ensure rock-solid tuning stability, a hallmark of Gibson quality.
CONS
- • The square-shoulder design, while classic, limits versatility compared to more modern body shapes.
- • The vintage cherry sunburst finish, while beautiful, can be prone to scratches and blemishes.
- • The weight, typical of a dreadnought, might be fatiguing for some players during extended playing sessions.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.8")
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs VTC
Weight
2.1 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC prioritizes a natural, acoustic tone when amplified, lacking some of the more processed effects found in other systems; it's best for those seeking transparency.
The neck profile is a standard Gibson 'slim taper,' which is generally comfortable but might feel a touch thick for those with very small hands; a visit to a local shop for a test is recommended.
The square shoulders provide a more focused, direct sound compared to a slope-shoulder dreadnought, contributing to a powerful low-end and a slightly less 'open' resonance.
