Gibson

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The classic Gibson Hummingbird began in 1960 and became known as a rock-and-roll acoustic guitar preferred by Keith Richards ("Brown Sugar," "Wild Horses," "Jumping Jack Flash," and many more Rolling Stones recordings), Jimmy Page, Gram Parsons, and Sheryl Crow.

Hummingbirds can also be found every day in country and Americana venues, and even in more eclectic music in the hands of John McLaughlin and so many more. Gibson's Hummingbird is known as a guitar that records well due to its split personality that ranges from loud and brash, to full balanced and soft. Most Hummingbirds are made with a genuine mahogany back and sides.

This very rare limited run has all of the classic Gibson Hummingbird features and design but is built around a solid, select koa back and sides. It is also equipped with L.R. Baggs' high-quality Element VTC active pickup system. This special Hummingbird is proudly hand made in Bozeman, Montana, and comes in a plush-lined Gibson Hardshell case with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Gibson Limited Edition Custom Shop Hummingbird Koa B&S Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Gibson Limited Edition Custom Shop Hummingbird Koa B&S Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Gibson Limited Edition Custom Shop Hummingbird Koa B&S Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Body
  • Body Type: Square Shoulder
  • Top: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and Sides: Solid koa
  • Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back Back Binding, Traditional Multi-ply Double Ring Rosette
  • Bracing: Scalloped X Top Bracing
Neck
  • Species: Mahogany
  • Profile: Slim Taper
  • Thickness: 1.725" at Nut
  • Truss Rod: Single Action
  • Adhesive: Premium Titebond
  • Joint Compound: Dovetail
  • Construction: Joint at 14th Fret
  • Adhesive: Hide Glue
Fingerboard
  • Species: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret Wire: Nickel Alloy
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Paralellograms
  • Adhesive: Premium Titebond
  • Nut material: Tusq
  • Width: 1.725"
Headstock
  • Type: Traditional CF-100
  • Angle: 17 deg
  • Inlay: Mother-of-pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black and White
Tuning Keys
  • Type: Grover Rotomatics
  • Material: Gold
  • Ratio: 14:1
Bridge
  • Type: Traditional Belly Up with Tusq Saddle
  • Material: Rosewood
Hardware
  • Pickguard: Traditional Tortoise Hummingbird Motif
  • Strap Buttons: End Pin Jack Strap Button
  • Strings: .012" - .053" Gibson Light Guage
Electronics
  • L.R. Baggs Element VTC
Finish
  • Sealer: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Case
  • Type: Gibson Standard Hardshell Case
  • Exterior: Black Tolex
  • Interior: Blue Fabric
Accessories
  • Owner's Manual
  • Gibson Gold Warranty