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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird HCS Adjustable Saddles
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird HCS Fixed Bridge
The
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird VCS VOS Red Spruce
is a faithful replica of the Hummingbird first produced in the 1960s, featuring the characteristic
Hummingbird pickguard
and the same materials used on the original. The guitar owes its powerful sound to its
all solid
construction, which unfolds quickly and fully thanks to the
thermo-treatment
of the top wood and the wafer-thin
hand-rubbed finish
, giving the impression that it is indeed a relic from days gone by. It comes with a sturdy
case
, a
certificate of authenticity
and a
Gibson Accessory Kit
.
In order for the instrument to produce its bright and rich sound, the manufacturer uses a coarse-grained
Adirondack spruce wood
for the construction of the
top
, which is first subjected to a thermal treatment, so that the sound can develop quickly and persistently, just like an instrument that has been played for decades. This effect is further enhanced by the flat
scalloped X-bracing
, which allows the top wood to vibrate freely. The wafer-thin nitro lacquer with its striking
Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish
also contributes to this effect. Surrounded by a
cream-coloured multi-ply binding
, the colour gradient of the top merges smoothly into the finish of the back and sides, perfectly matching the rest of the instrument's components. The heart of this cult model from the Gibson acoustic guitar family is the large, eponymous
pickguard
, which depicts a
hummingbird
and is decorated with elaborate
floral ornaments
.
Perfectly matched to the top wood, the manufacturer uses
high quality mahogany wood for the back and sides
, which not only gives the entire sound a warm note, but also enriches the bass and middle frequencies with a fundamental saturation that makes the instrument perfect for vocal accompaniment and rhythmic strumming. The
thin finish
allows the back to vibrate more freely, producing a quick attack even on the lightest touch. The back and sides are also framed by a
multi-ply binding
, which provides a tasteful contrast to the reddish colour of the finely grained wood. The even grain of the material further illustrates how the manufacturer uses only the finest woods for his high-quality Custom Shop instruments to create the perfect sound experience for which their guitars are famous throughout the world.
To facilitate playing, the 1960 Hummingbird features a
mahogany neck
with a
rosewood fingerboard
, which in combination with the
nut width of 43.81 mm
and the
shortened scale length of 628.65 mm
can be wonderfully played all the way up to the highest frets decorated with
mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays
. Clean intonation is ensured by a
bone nut
and a
matching bone saddle
, which is embedded in the
fixed rosewood bridge
. The precise workmanship of the inlays illustrates the craftsmanship of the Gibson Custom Shop.
Golden Gotoh Keystone tuners
are embedded in the characteristic headstock, which allows the 6 steel strings to be tuned easily and adds a noble touch to the overall appearance. The guitar comes with a sturdy
wooden case
with black interior, a
certificate of authenticity
with model number and a
Gibson Accessory Kit
.
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird VCS VOS Red Spruce
