Gibson Country Western 60s Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Antique Natural 22026067

Understated cowboy cool returns to the Gibson Acoustic lineup with the Country Western 60s Original, reviving a celebrated ’60s-era design with classic tonewoods, timeless style and the warm, balanced voice that made the model a favorite. Built around the iconic Hummingbird body shape, its Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides deliver a rich, lively response with clarity and balance across the frequency range. An Antique Natural gloss nitrocellulose finish and unadorned tortoiseshell batwing pickguard give the guitar its distinctly restrained take on classic Gibson style, complemented by split-parallelogram inlays and white-button tuners. A short-scale mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a comfortable, familiar feel, while the new Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system captures the guitar’s acoustic character with impressive detail when amplified. Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, the Country Western 60s Original brings one of Gibson’s most distinctive acoustic designs back to the core lineup with its vintage identity firmly intact.

Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Deliver Warm, Balanced Power

The Country Western 60s Original pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, a time-tested combination that gives its square-shouldered body a broad, responsive voice. Sitka spruce brings clarity, projection and dynamic range, responding equally well to a light touch or more assertive strumming. Mahogany adds warmth and woody midrange character while keeping the low end focused and individual notes well defined. Together, the tonewoods give the Country Western the balance to move naturally between full-bodied rhythm work, melodic flatpicking and more intricate fingerstyle playing, with the large Hummingbird body providing the depth and presence expected from a full-size Gibson acoustic.

Short-Scale Mahogany Neck Offers a Relaxed, Familiar Feel

A mahogany neck with a comfortable Round profile gives the Country Western 60s Original a substantial yet approachable feel, while the 24.75" scale provides slightly softer string tension for comfortable chording, bends and melodic work. The rosewood fingerboard features a 12" radius and 20 standard frets, offering a smooth playing surface across the full register. Mother-of-pearl split-parallelogram inlays bring classic Gibson detail to the fingerboard, complemented by single-ply binding and a bone nut. A traditional compound dovetail neck joint secured with hot hide glue completes the vintage-inspired construction with a strong, resonant connection between neck and body.

Baggs HiFi DNA Preserves the Guitar’s Natural Character

The Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system is designed to translate the Country Western’s acoustic voice with exceptional detail and dynamic range. Two lightweight, flexible sensors mount to the bridge plate, each working with its own preamp and EQ before the signals are blended into a mono output. The minimally invasive design captures the warmth, response and individual character of the guitar while providing gain-before-feedback comparable to an undersaddle pickup. Discreet volume and tone controls sit just inside the soundhole for convenient adjustments during performance without interrupting the instrument’s clean vintage appearance.

Period-Inspired Appointments Capture Understated ’60s Style

The Country Western 60s Original favors restrained details that give the model its distinctive, understated ’60s aesthetic. A tortoiseshell-colored batwing pickguard forgoes the ornate graphics associated with the Hummingbird, preserving the familiar shape while giving the guitar a cleaner, more understated presence. At the headstock, white-button Gotoh tuners join a mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown, while nickel hardware keeps the presentation classic and unfussy. A rosewood belly-up bridge anchors the strings with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins, rounding out an aesthetic that feels unmistakably Gibson without losing the straightforward character at the heart of the Country Western.

A Celebrated ’60s Acoustic Returns to the Gibson Lineup

The Country Western has long occupied a distinctive place in Gibson’s acoustic lineage, combining the presence of a square-shouldered body with a more restrained visual identity than some of its famously ornate stablemates. The Gibson Country Western 60s Original brings that character back with the natural finish, classic tonewood pairing and period-inspired appointments that defined the model during one of its most celebrated eras. Handcrafted by Gibson’s acoustic luthiers in Bozeman, Montana, and equipped with modern Baggs electronics for the stage, it balances vintage character with the versatility expected from a contemporary working acoustic. A Gibson hardshell case completes a thoughtful revival of an enduringly cool Gibson original.