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Description
  • Instrument: Dreadnought

  • Brand: Gibson

  • Model: Hummingbird

  • Finish: Cherry Sunburst

  • SKU: GF7873-A

  • Handedness: Right

  • Made In Year: 1963

  • Top: Sitka

  • Back and Sides: Mahogany

  • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood

  • Bridge Material: Brazilian Rosewood

  • Tuners: Original Kluson

  • Neck Profile: C

  • Neck Depth: .809"- .950"

  • Scale Length: 24.75"

  • Radius: 12"

  • Nut Width: 1.675"

  • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.063"

  • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y

  • Electronics: None

  • Case: Hardshell Case (Modern)

  • Modifications/Repairs: Nylon nut repaired, bridge reglue, replacement tusq saddle, replacement bridge pins, 2 reglued braces

  • 1 9/16”: 1.563”

  • 1 5/8”: 1.625”

  • 1 11/16”: 1.688”

  • 1 3/4”: 1.750”

  • 1 7/8”: 1.875”

When the Gibson Hummingbird was introduced in 1960, it was the second most expensive acoustic model that the brand offered. The more expensive a guitar was, usually the more intricate the design elements. The Hummingbird, had lacquer floral/ humming birds motif painted onto the pickguard. This was also the first square shouldered design that Gibson offered that could cover similar ground to the Martin offering. This particular example is in wonderful condition with only a replacement Tusq saddle and replacement bridge pins. To keep it in playable condition, it had its bridge lifted and reglued, as well as a reglue of a couple braced internally. It is to note that the frets have some divotting and the action is comfortable (6/64 Bass & 5/64 Treble), but would need a neck reset for any lower. The sound is iconically Tom Petty, and it's aesthetically a show stopper.

Comes with gig bag.

Gibson Hummingbird 1963, Cherry Sunburst

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    Description

    When the Gibson Hummingbird was introduced in 1960, it was the second most expensive acoustic model that the brand offered. The more expensive a guitar was, usually the more intricate the design elements. The Hummingbird, had lacquer floral/ humming birds motif painted onto the pickguard. This was also the first square shouldered design that Gibson offered that could cover similar ground to the Martin offering. This particular example is in wonderful condition with only a replacement Tusq saddle and replacement bridge pins. To keep it in playable condition, it had its bridge lifted and reglued, as well as a reglue of a couple braced internally. It is to note that the frets have some divotting and the action is comfortable (6/64 Bass & 5/64 Treble), but would need a neck reset for any lower. The sound is iconically Tom Petty, and it's aesthetically a show stopper.

    Comes with gig bag.

    Spec
    • Instrument: Dreadnought

    • Brand: Gibson

    • Model: Hummingbird

    • Finish: Cherry Sunburst

    • SKU: GF7873-A

    • Handedness: Right

    • Made In Year: 1963

    • Top: Sitka

    • Back and Sides: Mahogany

    • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/ Brazilian Rosewood

    • Bridge Material: Brazilian Rosewood

    • Tuners: Original Kluson

    • Neck Profile: C

    • Neck Depth: .809"- .950"

    • Scale Length: 24.75"

    • Radius: 12"

    • Nut Width: 1.675"

    • String Spacing at Saddle: 2.063"

    • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y

    • Electronics: None

    • Case: Hardshell Case (Modern)

    • Modifications/Repairs: Nylon nut repaired, bridge reglue, replacement tusq saddle, replacement bridge pins, 2 reglued braces

    • 1 9/16”: 1.563”

    • 1 5/8”: 1.625”

    • 1 11/16”: 1.688”

    • 1 3/4”: 1.750”

    • 1 7/8”: 1.875”

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