Description
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood Left-handed brings the legendary square-shouldered workhorse into a richer, darker tonal world, perfectly voiced for southpaw players. With a solid Sitka spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides and the superb Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, it delivers that classic Hummingbird balance with added low-end depth, lush overtones and a beautifully natural amplified sound. From intimate fingerstyle to big, open strummed chords, this Hummingbird responds with nuance and authority. A comfortable Round mahogany neck, Indian rosewood fretboard and shorter 24.75-inch scale make it an inspiring companion for long sessions, while the Rosewood Burst finish, ornate pickguard and mother-of-pearl inlays ensure it looks every bit as special as it sounds. Classic Hummingbird Feel, Enhanced with Rosewood The Hummingbird Standard Rosewood retains the iconic square-shoulder body shape and familiar feel that has made the model a studio and stage staple for decades. The move to solid rosewood back and sides adds a richer low-end response and increased harmonic complexity, giving chords more depth and single notes extra bloom. You still get the Hummingbird’s renowned balance across the strings, but with a more luxurious, piano-like character that suits modern singer-songwriters, folk, country and beyond. Responsive Sitka Spruce Top with Scalloped Bracing A solid Sitka spruce top sits at the heart of the guitar’s voice, chosen for its dynamic range and clarity. Scalloped X-bracing helps the top move more freely, maximising resonance and projection whether you are playing softly with your fingers or digging in with a pick. The result is a guitar that feels alive under the hands, rewarding subtle touch and making it easy to sit perfectly in a mix without getting lost or overpowering other instruments. Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup for Natural Amplified Tone For live performance and recording, the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system captures the guitar’s acoustic character with impressive realism. Two lightweight sensors mounted to the bridge plate feed individually optimised preamps, delivering a full-bodied, natural sound with excellent gain-before-feedback. Because the system does not rely on an under-saddle element, it leaves the unplugged tone untouched. Discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls keep your stage setup simple while remaining almost invisible to the audience. Comfortable Playability and Timeless Detailing The mahogany neck with a Round profile offers a reassuringly solid yet comfortable feel, ideal for both chord work and melodic lines. A bound Indian rosewood fretboard with a 12-inch radius and 20 standard frets provides a smooth playing surface, adorned with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays for that unmistakable Gibson look. A TUSQ nut, TUSQ saddle and TUSQ bridge pins work together with the rosewood reverse-belly bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuners for stable tuning and consistent intonation, while the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and classic Hummingbird pickguard artwork complete a truly iconic aesthetic. Key Features Solid Rosewood Back and Sides – The rosewood body delivers a richer low-end response and enhanced harmonic complexity, giving chords extra depth and sustain. This creates a distinctive voice that remains balanced across the spectrum, ideal for players who want a more luxurious take on the classic Hummingbird sound. Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System – The Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system uses dual bridge-plate sensors and dedicated preamps to capture the guitar’s natural acoustic character. You get a full, realistic amplified tone with excellent feedback resistance, plus discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for quick adjustments on stage. Comfortable Round Neck and Short Scale – A mahogany neck with a Round profile and a 24.75-inch scale length offers an inviting, slightly slinkier feel. Chords are easier to fret, bends feel smoother and long s…







