Gibson Acoustic Hummingbird Special Satin Wine Red Modern

A Hummingbird Designed in the Spirit of the Iconic Model

Introduced in 1960, the Hummingbird established itself as a Gibson acoustic reference, instantly recognizable by its square-shoulder silhouette and aesthetics. The Gibson Hummingbird Special carries on this identity with a more accessible approach, while maintaining meticulous craftsmanship in Bozeman and traditional luthiery choices, such as the scalloped X-bracing and the hot-glued dovetail neck joint.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Thanks to its balance and precise response, the Hummingbird Special is aimed both at intermediate guitarists seeking a "true" Gibson for the stage and at experienced musicians looking for a comfortable square-shoulder dreadnought. It excels in folk, pop, country, singer-songwriter accompaniment, and pick-driven rhythms, while remaining convincing in arpeggios when clarity without harshness is desired.

The Sound

The solid Sitka spruce top delivers attack, projection, and a wide dynamic range, while the solid mahogany back and sides add midrange warmth, a woody grain, and a balanced response. The scalloped X-bracing promotes sound openness and sustain, with a lively feel under the fingers. Its slightly thinner " concert depth " body refines the low end and tightens the bass, helping the guitar naturally sit in a mix. Plugged in, the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze system offers direct and usable output, and the soundhole volume control allows quick level adjustments during play.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this electro-acoustic daily, you can pair it with an acoustic guitar capo, a tuner, picks suited to your attack, and a humidifier (recommended for solid wood guitars) to preserve stability and playing comfort.

Technical specifications

Body	solid mahogany	Nut	TUSQ
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Neck profile	rounded
Body finish	satin nitrocellulose lacquer	Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm
Binding	single cream ply, top and neck	Hardware	nickel
Neck material	Utile	Bridge	traditional belly-up, rosewood
Fingerboard	rosewood	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Controls	volume control mounted in the soundhole
Frets	20	Neck pickup	L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Fingerboard inlays	Perloid parallelogram	Case	Premium soft case
Nut width	43.815 mm / 1.725"