The Gibson Hummingbird Standard
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk guitar, as it is extremely comfortable to play and produces a warm, mid-range sound that is ideal for accompanying vocals. The name giver and most important accessory is the generous HummingbirdPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. pickguard, which is decorated with a hummingbird and floral ornaments. The guitar is supplied with a sturdy caseGuitar case:
Case.
Thanks to its all-solid construction, the Hummingbird produces a very defined and balanced tone, which unfolds quickly and comprehensively thanks to a flat hand-scalloped X-bracingCeiling bracing:
Bracing. The voluminous resonance body of the dreadnought ensures a tremendous assertiveness that effortlessly takes over any environment. Meanwhile, the sound character is shaped by exquisite tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple in the form of a solid Sitka spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body, which enjoys great popularity in guitar making due to its tonal brilliance and a distinctive overtone spectrum, and a solid rosewood bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body., whose sound characteristics are popular due to its present mids and full basses. This fulfills the perfect requirements for fingerpickingFingerpicking:
plucking technique and strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar., making the guitar a real all-rounder.
While the acoustic sound character is a delight, guitarists will also be delighted with the high playability of this acoustic guitar. The mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with a round neck profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat sits comfortably in the hand and, in combination with the haptically pleasant rosewood fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. for fast tone sequences and chord changes. The shortened 628.7 mmScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. scale length also stands out, which greatly reduces the amount of force required when fingering and thus reduces the strain on the fingers and hand muscles. This allows complex fingering patterns to be mastered with ease. The hardwareHardware:
chrome hardware also leaves nothing to be desired. The golden Grover RotomaticTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners guarantee high tuning stability and are perfectly matched to the compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. made of
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch..
For a flawless stage performance, the
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible.. This professional system captures every nuance of the sound and every note of your playing and passes it on to the
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right and tone controlsTone control:
The tone control is a knob on the guitar that influences the sound. When you turn it that allow the characteristics to be effortlessly adapted to the ambient conditions and personal preferences. It sits discreetly in the sound holeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar., which does not interrupt the harmonious design of the guitar.
The acoustic guitar is rounded off by its artistic design, which also makes it a visual highlight. The exciting color gradient of the Rosewood
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. with its very own charm gives it an artistic depth, while the beautiful MOP parallelogram inlaysInlays:
inlays enhance the fretboard and luxuriously shimmering decorative elements and also serve to orient the player. Another eye-catching feature is undoubtedly the classic Hummingbird pickguard, which presents the filigree hummingbird and flower ornaments on a tortoise background and once again demonstrates the professional craftsmanship and attention to detail of the renowned manufacturer.