{"product_id":"gibson-hummingbird-standard-vintage-cherry-sunburst-left-handed-1","title":"Gibson Hummingbird Standard - Vintage Cherry Sunburst - Left Handed","description":"First introduced in 1960 as Gibson's inaugural square-shoulder acoustic, the Hummingbird TM has earned its place as one of the most recognizable and beloved acoustic guitars ever produced. For generations, musicians spanning countless styles have relied on its distinctive sound, bold visual identity, and remarkable versatility. Equally comfortable delivering powerful rhythm accompaniment or expressive lead passages, the Hummingbird offers rich, resonant tone across a wide range of playing styles. The Hummingbird Standard now features the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA TM pickup system, faithfully capturing its unique acoustic character and the subtleties of every performance when amplified.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, by Gibson's skilled acoustic luthiers, the Hummingbird Standard features a square-shoulder body built with solid mahogany back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top strengthened with scalloped X-bracing. This time-tested tonewood combination delivers warmth, depth, and dynamic responsiveness. Multi-ply binding accents both the top and back, while a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish completes the guitar's classic appearance. The instantly recognizable Hummingbird graphics adorning the pickguard have helped make the model a favourite among players and music fans for decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mahogany neck is joined to the body using a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint secured with hot hide glue and is carved to a comfortable Round profile. A bound rosewood fretboard carries 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, while a rosewood reverse-belly bridge continues the traditional specification. TUSQ@ components, including the nut, saddle, and bridge pins, contribute to dependable performance, and Grover@ Rotomatic@ tuners work with the self-lubricating nut to provide excellent tuning stability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternally, the Hummingbird Standard is equipped with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active design employs a pair of lightweight sensors mounted to the bridge plate, each paired with its own optimized preamp to reproduce a natural, full-range amplified acoustic sound. The system preserves the guitar's inherent personality without affecting its unplugged tone and offers gain-before-feedback performance comparable to that of an under-saddle pickup. Convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide quick access for on-the-fly adjustments while remaining virtually invisible to audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA trusted companion for live performance and studio work for more than 60 years, the Hummingbird Standard arrives ready for any musical setting in a Gibson hardshell case. Available in both right-handed and left-handed versions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eShape: Hummingbird\u003cbr\u003eBack\/Sides: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eTop: Sitka Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBinding: 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single ply Fingerboard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eProfile: Round\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 628.7 mm\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: TUSQ\u003cbr\u003eInlay: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardware\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Reverse-belly\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Grover Rotomatic\u003cbr\u003ePlating: Nickel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronics\u003cbr\u003eAcoustic Pickup: Baggs HiFi DNA\u003cbr\u003eControls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67896915132658,"sku":"BM711106246109","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6363\/5698\/files\/MCSSHBHFVCSL_1.png?v=1793062117","url":"https:\/\/www.bettermusic.com.au\/products\/gibson-hummingbird-standard-vintage-cherry-sunburst-left-handed-1","provider":"Better Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}