Gibson Acoustic Hummingbird Standard Vintage Sunburst Modern

A Gibson Icon with an Immediately Recognizable Character

Introduced in the early 1960s, the Hummingbird established itself as a Gibson folk guitar reference thanks to its iconic aesthetics and warm tonal character. The Gibson Hummingbird Standard continues this legacy with craftsmanship faithful to the original spirit, a glossy nitrocellulose finish, and signature details including the "Hummingbird" pickguard.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

The Hummingbird Standard is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a premium, expressive, and versatile folk guitar. It excels in accompaniment (strumming, rock, pop, country rhythms) thanks to its projection, while remaining very musical in fingerpicking and fingerstyle playing for songwriting, modern folk, and more nuanced arrangements. With its LR Baggs VTC system, it naturally adapts to amplified situations without losing its identity.

Sound

The combination of a Sitka spruce top and mahogany body delivers a very "Gibson" balance: clear attack, present mids, and depth that highlights the voice. The mahogany (back and sides) provides immediate warmth, a woody grain, and natural sustain, while the Sitka offers dynamics and projection, particularly appreciated in strumming. Plugged in, the LR Baggs VTC (under-saddle pickup + preamp) reproduces a precise and musical sound image, with discreet volume and tone controls mounted in the soundhole for quick on-the-fly adjustments.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original balance, a 12-53 gauge folk acoustic string set (same gauge as factory setup) is a safe choice. Picks (from flexible to medium for accompaniment, stiffer for precision) effectively complement the instrument depending on your attack.

Technical specifications

Body shape	Hummingbird	Nut	TUSQ
Body material	mahogany	Nut width	1.725" / 43.8 mm
Top	Sitka spruce	Inlays	mother-of-pearl parallelograms
Back	mahogany	Neck-body joint	dovetail joint, hot hide glue
Sides	mahogany	Truss rod	adjustable
Binding	5-ply top, 3-ply back, single-ply fingerboard	Truss rod cover	2-ply bell shape, black and white
Finish	glossy nitrocellulose	Hardware finish	nickel
Material	mahogany	Tuner plating	nickel
Profile	rounded	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Bridge	rosewood, reverse belly
Fingerboard	Indian rosewood	Bridge nut	TUSQ
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Bridge pins	TUSQ
Number of frets	20	Pickguard	0.060" / 1.52 mm "Hummingbird"
Frets	standard	Strap buttons	2