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Gibson Hummingbird Special (Satin Honey Burst) inc Soft-Shell Case
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Product Information
The Gibson Hummingbird Special represents a significant evolution of a 1960s classic, handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson's acoustic specialists. This solid-top dreadnought uses genuine solid mahogany for back and sides, paired with a solid Sitka spruce top reinforced with traditional scalloped X-bracing. The design philosophy centres on the 'concert depth' body–slightly thinner than the Hummingbird Standard–which tightens the bass response and improves ergonomics without sacrificing the instrument's signature warm, balanced tone and dynamic range.
Construction details matter: the utile neck attaches via compound dovetail joint, secured with hot hide glue per Gibson's standard. The rosewood fretboard carries a 12-inch radius, 20 standard frets, and pearloid parallelogram inlays–the Hummingbird's visual signature. A 43.815 mm wide TUSQ® nut supports 628.65 mm scale length, whilst the traditional belly-up rosewood bridge pairs with a TUSQ saddle and bridge pins. Grover® Rotomatic® tuners ensure tuning stability. The L.R. Baggs® Element Bronze under-saddle piezo pickup with active preamp and soundhole-mounted volume control ships stage–and studio–ready, finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer.
The Satin Honey Burst finish delivers visual warmth without the weight of gloss, whilst the included premium soft-shell case provides practical protection. This configuration suits fingerstyle players, singer–songwriters, and ensemble musicians seeking authentic Hummingbird character at an accessible price point without compromise on build quality or tonal foundation.
Features
- Solid mahogany back, sides; solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
- Concert-depth body for improved playability and tighter bass response
- Utile round-profile neck, rosewood fingerboard, pearloid parallelogram inlays
- 628.65 mm scale length, 20 standard frets, 12-inch radius fingerboard
- 43.815 mm TUSQ nut; traditional belly-up rosewood bridge with TUSQ saddle
- Grover Rotomatic tuners for reliable tuning stability
- L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup with soundhole-mounted volume control
- Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish; premium soft-shell case included