Gibson Hummingbird™ Standard Faded Heritage Cherry Sunburst

– Vintage Soul, Timeless Versatility

The Gibson Hummingbird™ Standard Faded carries forward one of the most iconic square-shoulder acoustics ever created now dressed in a beautifully worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that evokes the charm of a long-cherished companion. Renowned for its versatility, the Hummingbird delivers rich, deep resonance whether strumming first-position chords or stepping forward for articulate lead lines, making it a favorite across generations and genres.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

• Square-shoulder mahogany body for warm, balanced tone
• Sweet, select Sitka spruce top for clarity and dynamic response
• Traditional scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance and projection
• Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Heritage Cherry Sunburst for vintage character
• Multi-ply top and back binding with single-ply fretboard binding
• Classic Hummingbird pickguard with iconic graphics

NECK & PLAYABILITY

• Mahogany neck with comfortable Round profile
• Compound dovetail neck-to-body joint for superior sustain and resonance
• Bound rosewood fingerboard with 20 standard frets
• Mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays
• 12″ fingerboard radius (304.8mm) for smooth playability
• 24.75″ scale length (628.65mm)
• Nut width: 43.82mm / 1.73″

ELECTRONICS

• High-quality pickup and preamp system
• Under-saddle pickup for natural acoustic amplification
• Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls
• 1/4″ endpin output jack for stage and studio use

HARDWARE

• Rosewood belly-up bridge
• TUSQ® nut, saddle, and bridge pins for improved tone and tuning stability
• Grover® Rotomatic® tuning machines with nickel plating
• Adjustable truss rod with 2-ply bell cover
• Gibson logo and crown headstock inlay in mother of pearl

SPECIFICATIONS

• Body Shape: Hummingbird (Square Shoulder)
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck: Mahogany, Round Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: 20 Standard
• Scale Length: 24.75″
  
• Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case: Included Hardshell Case
  

IDEAL FOR

• Players seeking a legendary Gibson acoustic with vintage aesthetics
• Songwriters and performers needing rich rhythm tone and expressive lead clarity
• Studio musicians requiring reliable plug-and-play performance
• Collectors who appreciate a timeless Gibson icon with a faded, heritage finish
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