Product Overview
The Ultimate Iconic 'Bird First introduced in 1960 as Gibson’s debut square-shoulder model, the Hummingbird™ marked the beginning of a transformative era in music and quickly gained favor among the most influential artists of the time. Featuring a thermally aged Sitka spruce top, the 1960 Hummingbird captures both the timeless look and exceptional performance of its legendary predecessors. Equipped with a fixed bridge, it boasts Gibson's innovative Thin Finish, enhanced by a hand-rubbed VOS process for a truly classic touch.
Body
Body Style
Square Shoulder
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
Body Finish
Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Neck
Profile
Rounded
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
20
Frets
Standard
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
43.81 mm / 1.724 in
Inlays
Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint
Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Hardware
Bridge
Traditional belly up
Saddle Material
Bone
Tuning Machines
Gotoh Keystone
Pickguard
Casted Hummingbird
Truss Rod Cover
2-ply Bell; Black
Bridge Pins
Bone
Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup
None
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge
0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Case
Period Correct Case
Accessories
Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
