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Description

Much of the 2018 Hummingbird's appeal lies in its versatility. However you attack this flat-top, it pumps out rich, deep tones, and is equally at home strumming first-position chords as it is taking the spotlight for flatpicking lead lines.
Gibson 2018 Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Gibson 2018 Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Gibson 2018 Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Features

  • Traditional Hummingbird pickguard art
  • Multi-ply top and back binding
  • Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish
  • Traditonal belly up bridge
  • Mother-of-pearl parallelogram fingerboard inlays

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Square shoulder
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Traditional hand-scalloped X
  • Body finish: Nitrocellulose
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: 50s rounded
  • Nut width: 1.75 in. (44.45 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75 in.
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Not specified
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: L.R. Baggs
  • Configuration: Undersaddle transducer
  • Preamp EQ: 2-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatic
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle and nut: Tusq
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: Pickguard design
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States

Reviews

5

6 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Simply beautiful performance, sound, and workmanship
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Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Amazing... Not even the word for it..

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byMoody

    fromOklahoma City, OK

    So.. I received this beautiful piece yesterday... It was like Christmas morning.. I've never played, heard, felt, seen a guitar like this personally.... The sound, the looks.. It's amazing. I'm a happy dude... Sitting here at work wishing it was with me.. I'll be home soon love...

  • LOVE

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byDRM

    fromHouston, Texas

    I have been saving up for this guitar for a while. I'm so glad I finally jumped in. She is a beauty! Worth every penny.

  • If One Has the Means I Highly Recommend it - Ferris Bueller

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byMark

    fromSeattle, WA

    Looks great, plays like a dream, and sounds amazing live and/or recorded.

  • Simply beautiful performance, sound, and workmanship

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byrbt_austin

    fromAustin, Texas

    I traded in a Hummingbird PRO (GuitarCenter exclusive) acoustic guitar with cut-away to get this guitar last Friday. Saturday I recorded it, and cannot believe how good it sounds. The nuance, the warmth, the presence, the sustain... everything about it is what I wanted... plus the classic country rock styling of the hummingbird/flowers pickguard. The red/yellow sunburst is dazzling when you first see it. I got this guitar for playing at church and it is simply fantastic.

  • When they opened the case, all of our jaws dropped

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byrbt_austin

    fromAustin, Texas USA

    Quite simply, this is the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen. The flame top on it is simply stunning. I went to Guitar Center to trade in my 2015 Hummingbird Pro cutaway version (GC Exclusive) and am so glad I've done so. This guitar has a bigger, better sound, there isn't a cutout on the top for the pickup electronics any more, and I had grown tired of the cutaway eating at my tone but me never playing up the neck to warrant having it in the first place. The guys at GC were super nice and helpful, and I am super happy with this buy.

  • This Guitar is Perfect

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byMM

    fromSeattle, WA

    Flawless. Plays and sounds great. Feels right and looks awesome. No setup needed. Every time I walk by it I have to pick it up and play it. Did a quick A/B with Martin and Taylor. Prefer the Gibson sound. The sound recorded is stunning.

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  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJake

    fromMonterey, LA

    Can there be a link provided with details and pics about the case?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    https://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/Case-for-J-45-Acoustic-1273888006169.gc?rNtt=gibson%20dreadnoaght%20case&index=6

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byGabe

    fromBoston Ma

    Is it available in left handed

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order placement

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byAustinn

    fromBrownsville, Texas

    Are the designs on the pickguard under the plastic or on top?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The design on the pick guard is under the plastic.
    Open Reply - Beau
    The design on the pick guard is under the plastic.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byJD

    fromDallas, Texas

    Does this guitar come with a Gibson case or is it extra?

    Open Reply - Gear Specialist
    This guitar comes with a Gibson hardshell case.