Hummingbird · Acoustic
Hummingbird
A square-shoulder dreadnought with a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a distinctive floral pickguard. Brighter and more strident than the J-45, with a strong strumming voice.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- Hummingbird
- Production Years
- 1960–Present
- Body Shape
- Square Shoulder Dreadnought
- Neck Profile
- Round C
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.725"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- /
- Typical Weight
- 5 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A square-shoulder dreadnought with a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a distinctive floral pickguard. Brighter and more strident than the J-45, with a strong strumming voice.
Body
- Body Shape
- Square Shoulder Dreadnought
- Body Material
- Mahogany (back & sides)
- Top Material
- Solid Sitka Spruce
- Binding
- Cream (top)
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- Round C
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- —
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.725"
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Fret Type
- Medium
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- —
- Bridge Pickup
- —
- Configuration
- —
- Controls
- —
Hardware
- Bridge
- Belly Up
- Tailpiece
- —
- Tuners
- Grover Vintage Open-Gear
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 4.5 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 5.5 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 5 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Strummers and rhythm players who want a bright, projecting dreadnought with iconic visuals.
Strengths
Bright, projecting strumming voice; distinctive floral pickguard; square-shoulder balance.
Things to Consider
Brighter and less warm than the J-45, premium price.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1960–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Introduced in 1960; Gibson's first square-shoulder dreadnought, famous for its floral pickguard and strumming voice.
Similar Models
J-45
1942–Present- Family
- J-45
- Neck
- Round Shoulder C
- Weight
- 4.5 lbs
Gibson's iconic round-shoulder dreadnought, with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Warm, dry and direct, it has been the working musician's acoustic since 1942.
SJ-200
1937–Present- Family
- SJ-200
- Neck
- Round C
- Weight
- 5.5 lbs
Gibson's flagship super-jumbo acoustic, with a solid Sitka spruce top, flame maple back and sides, and an ornate moustache bridge. Loud, rich and visually commanding — the 'King of the Flat-Tops.'
L-00
1932–Present- Family
- L-00
- Neck
- Round C
- Weight
- 4 lbs
A small-body acoustic with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, originally a 1930s depression-era guitar. Dry, intimate and focused, ideal for fingerstyle and recording.
Common Questions
- What is the Hummingbird?
- A square-shoulder dreadnought with a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a distinctive floral pickguard. Brighter and more strident than the J-45, with a strong strumming voice.
- Who is the Hummingbird best for?
- Strummers and rhythm players who want a bright, projecting dreadnought with iconic visuals.
- What neck profile does the Hummingbird have?
- The Hummingbird features a Round C neck profile. Learn more about the Rounded C.
- How much does the Hummingbird weigh?
- The Hummingbird typically weighs around 5 lbs.
- Is the Hummingbird still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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