Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge 'Heritage Cherry' Acoustic Guitar

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Gibson guitars with the stunning Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge 'Heritage Cherry' Acoustic Guitar. Originally introduced in 1960, this square-shouldered dreadnought quickly became an icon in the music world and continues to captivate musicians to this day. Now, you can experience the timeless beauty and exceptional sound of this legendary instrument, carefully crafted with a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The combination of tonewoods delivers a balanced and bright tone, complemented by harmonic complexity that shines in any musical genre. The exquisite hand-painted pickguard adds an authentic touch, while the VOS cherry sunburst finish gives the guitar a stunning visual appeal.

Designed for exceptional playability, the 1960 Hummingbird features a comfortable mahogany neck with a round profile. The rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays adds a touch of elegance, while the traditional belly-up bridge and bone saddle provide exceptional resonance and sustain. The guitar is equipped with under-saddle pickup electronics, perfect for amplifying your sound during live performances or studio recordings. It also includes a period-correct case to ensure its protection and preserve its timeless beauty for generations to come.

Features:

• Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top & Mahogany Back/Sides: Delivers a balanced and bright tone with harmonic complexity.

• VOS Cherry Sunburst Finish: Offers stunning visual appeal with a vintage-style aesthetic.

• Hand-Painted Hummingbird Pickguard: Adds an authentic touch to this vintage-inspired instrument.

• Under-Saddle Pickup Electronics: Provides easy amplification for live performances or recordings.

• Traditional Belly-Up Bridge & Bone Saddle: Ensures exceptional resonance, sustain, and tonal clarity.

Specs

• Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce

• Back & Sides: Mahogany

• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing

• Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Multi-Ply Back

• Finish: Thin Nitrocellulose, VOS

• Neck Material: Mahogany with Round Profile

• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with 12" Radius

• Frets: 20, Standard

• Nut Material: Bone, 1.72" / 43.81mm

• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms

• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body Joint

• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone (Gold Plated)

• Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up (Rosewood)

• Saddle Material: Bone

• Pickguard: Cast Hummingbird

• Truss Rod Cover: Hummingbird

• Bridge Pins: Bone

• Electronics: Under-Saddle Pickup

• Case Included: Period-Correct Hardshell Case

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Specs

• Top: Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
• Back & Side: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
• Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
• Neck: Mahogany w/ Round Profile
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
• Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ 12" Radius
• Frets: 20, Standard
• Nut: Bone, 1.72" / 43.81mm
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
• Tuner Plating: Gold
• Bridge: Traditional belly up
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
• Pickguard: Cast Hummingbird
• Truss Rod Cover: Hummingbird
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Electronics: Under Saddle Pickup
• Includes Period Correct Case