Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
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With the Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge, seen here with a gorgeous Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish, you get a Custom Shop acoustic guitar that pays homage to one of the most popular acoustics ever created.
The Final Word In 'Birds
After initially being introduced as Gibson's first square-shoulder in 1960, the Hummingbird quickly became a firm favourite amongst some of the music scenes prime movers, and continues to be a favourite to this day.
With this 1960 Reissue, Gibson's Custom Shop have managed to recreate the appearance and performance of those icons in a package that would make a superb centrepiece to any singer/songwriter's collection.
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge, Heritage Cherry Sunburst Highlights
- Period-accurate Custom Shop recreation of Gibson's first "square-shoulder" dreadnought
- Thermally-aged Sitka Spruce top, with Mahogany back and sides
- Round-profiled Mahogany neck, capped with a bound Rosewood fingerboard
- Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish to the body
- Traditional "belly up" fixed bridge
- Includes period-correct hardshell case and Gibson accessory kit
- Limited Lifetime Warranty upon registration with Gibson
Gibson Custom Shop Acoustic
This excellent guitar represents the drive and determination of the expert team over at Gibson's Custom Shop, and brings to life an accurate depiction of the company's first foray into square-shouldered dreadnought production.
Featuring a back and sides crafted from Solid Mahogany, with a thermally-aged Sitka Spruce top, this 1960 Hummingbird reissue delivers a vintage-sounding, rootsy voice that is perfect for folk music and acoustic blues.
The neck has been carved with an authentic rounded profile, and is topped with a bound Rosewood fingerboard, with Mother of Pearl Parallelogram fret markers, reflecting the appearance and performance of those early 1960s 'Birds.
The Finishing Touches
In addition to this a whole host of premium appointments bring the whole thing together, adding plenty of aesthetic appeal and functionality to complete the package.
Amongst these appointment you'll find a genuine Bone Nut and Saddle, Gold Gotoh Keystone tuning machines, a Casted Hummingbird Pickguard, cream binding to the body and neck, and even a period-accurate hardshell case and accessory kit to help keep the guitar in tip-top condition.
As if that wasn't enough, once you register your purchase with Gibson the guitar will be covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty!
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge, Heritage Cherry Sunburst Specs
Body
- Body Shape: Hummingbird
- Top: Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
- Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Round
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number Of Frets: 20
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Hardware
- Tuner Plating: Gold
- Bridge: Traditional belly up
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
- Pickguard: Casted Hummingbird
- Truss Rod Cover: Hummingbird
- Bridge Pins: Bone
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
- Case: Period Correct Case
- Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
|---|---|
| SKU | 313533 |
| Shipping Weight (kg) | 6.000000 |
| MPN | CSSSHB60FBHCS |
| Case Included | hard case |
| Colour | sunburst |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Series | Custom Shop |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.725" |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany Neck |
| Number Of Strings | 6 string |
| Right / Left-Handed | right handed |
| Fingerboard | rosewood fingerboard |
| Guitar Style | dreadnought |
| Body Size | full size |
| Body Material | mahogany body |
Delivery
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This will include a text or email on the day of delivery giving you an exact hour window of when your gear will be with you, and the drivers name - just so you know when to turn the volume down!
- Free Delivery Available on Selected Products
- Weekend UK Mainland Delivery (Saturday-Sunday): £19.99
- Small Items (Under 750g) Small items will be delivered by Royal Mail starting from 99p
- Heavy Items (Over 30kg): Pallet Service Doorstep Delivery £65
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Collection
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Returns
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*Please note: We cannot accept returns of microphones, any in-ear earphones, monitors, orchestral instruments with mouthpieces and any other items that touch your mouth, nose or inner ear if you have removed the hygienic packaging.
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