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Solid square-shoulder acoustic guitar in Light Aged finish with Sitka-spruce top, mahogany body and case.  All product info

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  • Design: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heritage Cherry Sunburst Light Aged

Square-shoulder acoustic guitar from the custom store in solid construction including case and accessory kit

  • Custom store western guitar in square-shoulder construction
  • Solid construction in glossy nitro lacquer finish
  • Sitka spruce top with thermo treatment and Hummingbird pickguard
  • Mahogany body with cream-colored Multi Ply bindings
  • Bone nut with 43.8 mm width and bone bridge inlay
  • Mahogany neck with round profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard and MOP parallelogram inlays
  • Shortened scale length of 628.7 mm and 20 frets
  • Golden Gotoh tuners
  • Heritage Cherry Sunburst Finish with Light-Aged treatment
  • Includes case, certificate and Gibson accessory kit
  • Made in the USA

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heritage Cherry Sunburst Light Aged at a glance

With the Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heritage Cherry Sunburst Light Aged, the traditional US manufacturer presents a faithful reproduction of the Hummingbird first produced in the 1960s, which is equipped with the same materials used at the time as well as the characteristic hummingbird pickguardPickguard:
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.
. Thanks to its solid construction, the acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk
owes its powerful sound to its solid construction, which is quickly and fully developed by thermo-treatment of the top wood and a wafer-thin hand-rubbedFinish:
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.
finish
, giving the impression that it is actually a relic from days gone by. The scope of delivery includes a sturdy guitar caseGuitar case:
Case
, a certificate of authenticity and a
Gibson Accessory Kit.

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heritage Cherry Sunburst Light Aged acoustic guitar front
A detailed replica of the famous Gibson classic from the 1960s.
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heritage Cherry Sunburst Light Aged body
Decorated with a hummingbird and elaborate floral ornaments.

Top wood with thermo treatment

To produce a bright and mid-range sound, the manufacturer uses the following for the construction of the topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body
a fine-grained Sitka spruce wood. This is first thermally treated so that the sound is quick and long-lasting, just like an instrument that has been played for decades. This effect is further enhanced by a flat scalloped X-bracingCeiling bracing:
Bracing
, which allows the top wood to vibrate freely. In combination with the voluminous dreadnought shape, the result is an extremely assertive sound for authentic performances.

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heritage Cherry Sunburst Light Aged back
The fine and even grain of the mahogany back illustrates the highest art of guitar making.

Warm basses and pronounced mid-range frequencies

Perfectly matched to the top wood, the manufacturer uses high-quality mahogany for the backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument.
and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar.
, which not only lends the overall sound a warm note but also enriches the bass and mid-range frequencies with a fundamental saturation. This makes the instrument perfect for vocal accompaniment and rhythm strumming. Furthermore, the even grain of the material shows that the manufacturer uses only the finest woods for its high-quality custom store instruments to create its world-famous sound experience.

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heritage Cherry Sunburst Light Aged head
Golden Gotoh tuners with large buttons.

Grippy neck and short scale length

For a comfortable grip, the manufacturer relies on a mahogany neck for the 1960 Hummingbird. mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck
with 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.
which, in combination with the 43.8 mm wide nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height.
and the shortened scale lengthScale 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.
of 628.7 mm
, is excellent to play. A bone nut and a corresponding 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.
, which are integrated into the attached rosewood bridgeBridge:
Bridge
ensure absolutely clean intonationIntonation:
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.
and demonstrate the manufacturer's craftsmanship with their precise workmanship. The characteristic headstockHeadstock:
The headstock is the upper part of a guitar to which the pegs for tuning the strings are attached. It can have different shapes and the guitar logo or the manufacturer's name can often be found on the headstock.
also features golden GotohTuners:
die-cast tuners
tuners
, which make tuning easy, add an elegant touch to the overall look and guarantee uninterrupted playing.

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Heritage Cherry Sunburst Light Aged top
The striking design is reminiscent of the rich tradition of the acoustic guitar.

Traditional design

The Heritage Cherry Sunburst Finish with Light-Aged treatment gives the guitar a warm appearance and skillfully accentuates the fine wood grain. Its elegant color scheme is a real eye-catcher that underlines the timeless beauty of the Hummingbird. The parallelogram inlaysInlays:
inlays
on the fingerboard also set special accents. These elegant inlays are a stylish detail that once again underlines the luxurious character of the guitar. The heart of the design is undoubtedly the iconic Hummingbird pickguard. With its artfully designed details, it tells a story of nature and music and makes the Hummingbird a statement instrument that impresses in every respect.

Features:

  • Manufacturer: Gibson
  • Series: Murphy Lab Collection
  • Design: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Torrefizierte Fichte
  • Solid Top: Yes
  • Finish Top: Nitrocellulose
  • Bracing: Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany
  • Solid back & sides: Yes
  • Finish Back & Sides: Nitrocellulose
  • Binding: Multi-Ply
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck Profile: Rounded
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: MOP Parallelogram
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut type: Bone
  • Nut width in mm: 43.8
  • Scale in mm: 628.7
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Bridge Inlay: Bone
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Tuner: No
  • Rosette: Double Ring
  • Pickguard: Hummingbird
  • Colour: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Case included: Yes
  • Gigbag included: No
  • Certificate: Yes
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