- Gibson Hummingbird
Infobox Guitar model
title = Gibson Hummingbird
caption = Taiwanese singer-songwriterCheer Chen with Gibson Hummingbird
manufacturer = Gibson
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colors = The Gibson Hummingbird is anacoustic guitar model produced by theGibson Guitar Corporation .Unlike the other flat-top Gibson acoustics, the Hummingbird was Gibson's first square-shoulder dreadnought, similar to the dreadnoughts produced by
C.F. Martin & Company . Introduced in 1960, the Hummingbird was Gibson's second-most expensive acoustic guitar, behind theGibson J-200 , until the introduction of theGibson Dove in 1962, (a blend between the Hummingbird and the J-200.) The Hummingbird, features aMahogany back and sides, a decorative pickguard with ahummingbird design, and split-parallelogramMother of Pearl fretboard and headstock inlays,Spruce top andRosewood bridge. The standard finish is cherry sunburst, although some natural finish models were produced. The Gibson Hummingbird was winner of "Acoustic Guitar's" Player's Choice Award for the Dreadnought Category in 2000, and was described thus: "The Hummingbird has a very wide range of sound, from gutsy and loud, to sweet and soft. Superb for all styles of playing, whether just chording or playing intricate solo's". It is a great Gibson guitar that many people have played.Notable Hummingbird players
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External links
* [http://www.gibson.com/Products/Gibson%20Acoustic%20Guitars/Gibson%20Acoustic%20Guitars/Square%20Shoulder%20Dreadnought/Hummingbird/ Gibson Hummingbird]
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