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Hummingbird Elite Acoustic Guitar

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Overview

A gorgeous finish with the frequency range of the human voice for peerless vocal accompaniment.

The Gibson Hummingbird is an acoustic-electric guitar that has lured celebrity players with its sweet, velvet tone and distinctive appearance since its release in 1960. The Hummingbird Elite Acoustic Guitar features a solid koa top, quilt maple back and sides, 24-3/4" scale length, compound dovetail neck-to-body joint, X-brace top, and an authentic Hummingbird pickguard. Includes case.

Features

  • Large, square-shouldered body
  • Solid koa and maple tonewoods
  • Stunning quilted maple back & sides
  • Comfortably rounded mahogany neck and solid rosewood fingerboard
  • Bright balanced tone with surprising volume and clarity
  • Hand-rubbed finish, classic Hummingbird pickguard, multi-ply top and back binding, double-ring rosette
  • Includes custom hardshell case

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Specs

Hummingbird Elite Acoustic Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Type: Square Shoulder Dreadnaught
  • Top: Solid Koa
  • Back and Sides: Quilt Maple
  • Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back, Traditional Double Ring Rosette
  • Bracing: X-Braced Top
Neck
  • Species: Mahogany
  • Profile: Rounded
  • Thickness: 1.725" at Nut
  • Truss Rod: Single Action
Neck Fit
  • Joint: Compound Dovetail
  • Construction: Joint at 14th Fret
  • Adhesive: Hide Glue
Fingerboard
  • Species: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24 3/4"
  • Radius: 12"
  • Binding: Single-Ply Cream
  • Fret Wire: Gibson Acoustic Standard Fret Wire
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Paralellograms
  • Adhesive: Wood Glue
Nut
  • Material: Tusq
  • Width: 1.725
Headstock
  • Type: Traditional CF-100
  • Angle: 17 Degrees
  • Inlay: Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black and White
Tuners
  • Model: Grover Rotomatics
  • Plating: Gold
  • Tuning Ratio: 14:1
Bridge
  • Type: Traditional Belly Up with Tusq Saddle
  • Material: Rosewood
Hardware
  • Pickguard: Classic Hummingbird Motif
  • Strap Buttons: End Pin Jack
  • Strings: Gibson Light Guage .012" - .053"
Finish
  • Antique Natural
  • Lacquer: Nitrocellulose
  • Process: Hand Rubbed
Case
  • Type: Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
  • Exterior: Black Tolex
  • Interior: Burgundy Fabric
Accessories
  • Manuals: Owners Manual
  • Warranty: Gibson Gold Warranty
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