Gibson Hummingbird Sunburst 1968

6-String Acoustic Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson Hummingbird Sunburst 1968

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. The original bridge plate has been replaced with a larger rosewood one.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard, split parallelogram inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: None
Hardware: The tuners, bridge, and saddle are all non-original. A strap button has also been added at the heel.
Weight: 5lbs 6oz
Modifications/Repairs: The original bridge has been replaced, and the original adjustable saddle has been replaced with a bone saddle. A larger rosewood bridge plate has also been installed. The tuners are not original, and a heel strap button has been installed.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely, with plenty of finish checking present on the body and neck. The top has several small chips and dings, as well as some finish wear around the bridge from the original's removal. The sides and back have some additional dings. The back of the headstock has several open screw holes from the original tuners.
Serial Number: 800019
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 12-53 light acoustic strings. The frets are wide and low with light wear. The serial number dates between 1966-1969; the screwed-down pickguard narrows the date to 1968.
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