Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood - Rosewood Burst

Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood - Rosewood Burst

The Gibson Hummingbird is one of the most recognizable silhouettes in acoustic guitar history, famous for its square-shoulder profile and versatility that has graced the hands of legends like Keith Richards and Sheryl Crow. This Standard Rosewood model takes that iconic platform and elevates it with a premium tonewood pairing that offers a distinct sonic flavor compared to the traditional mahogany version. By swapping the back and sides for Rosewood, Gibson has created an instrument with a slightly fuller bass response and a complexity that demands attention.

The magic of this instrument lies in its construction materials. The body is crafted from Rosewood, which is widely considered the "premier tonewood for steel string guitars". This wood choice imparts a "loud, warm, and rich tone with good separation of voice". While it maintains the classic Hummingbird strumming capability, the Rosewood adds a "slightly dark and woody overtone content" that enriches the low-to-mid frequencies. Paired with a Sitka spruce top, the result is a guitar that produces "full, deep basses and brilliant trebles", making it as suitable for intricate fingerpicking as it is for rock rhythms.

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Highlights

• Iconic Square-Shoulder Design – The legendary body shape delivers a bold aesthetic and a versatile voice perfect for rock, country, and folk.

• Premium Rosewood Back & Sides – Offers a "loud, warm, and rich tone" with complex overtones that elevate the sonic depth beyond standard mahogany models.

• Sitka Spruce Top – Provides dynamic projection and clarity, balancing the "full, deep basses" of the rosewood body.

• Stage-Ready Electronics – Equipped with the L.R. Baggs VTC system for transparent and natural amplified sound.

• Comfortable Playability – Features a rounded mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fretboard for a smooth, responsive feel.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Rosewood

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

• Neck Wood: Mahogany

• Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

• Fretboard Wood: Indian Rosewood

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Fretboard Radius: 12"

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Parallelogram

• Neck Profile: Round

• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Bridge Material: Rosewood

• Nut Material: TUSQ

• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Gold Buttons

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC

• Bridge: Reverse Belly

• Manufacturer Part Number: MCSSHBRWRB

• Depth at 1st Fret: .867"

• Depth at 10th Fret: .928"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!