Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1960 Hummingbird Light Aged Acoustic Guitar in Heritage Cherry Sunburst (52102)

Name: Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1960 Hummingbird Light Aged Acoustic Guitar in Heritage Cherry Sunburst (52102)
Brand: Gibson
SKU: CSSSHBHCSLASNT_22414036
Availability: InStock

£5,999.00

Gibson have impressed us with this New Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1960 Hummingbird Light Aged Acoustic Guitar in Heritage Cherry Sunburst (52102) in Guitars, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitars, additional Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. The Gibson Hummingbird defined a whole era of music that was adopted by the pioneers of the time. The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Light Aged in Heritage Cherry Sunburst replicates the appearance and performance of those iconic musicians…

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The Gibson Hummingbird defined a whole era of music that was adopted by the pioneers of the time. The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Light Aged in Heritage Cherry Sunburst replicates the appearance and performance of those iconic musicians of the time. Lightly aged by the craftsman at the Murphy Lab, the Hummingbird gets the top-level custom shop treatment to give you a work of art that replicates decades of love and character.

The thermally aged Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany body produces a loud, articulate, and warm sound, with a beefy low-end in the bass, giving you a massive tone that brings back the swinging ‘60s. The “C” neck profile offers superb comfortability for all players and playing style, staying true the innovation of the time, and giving you the ability to easily move up and down the neck. The Gibson Murphy Lab Hummingbird represents the golden age of the guitar revolution.

Key Features

Murphy Lab Treatment – Created by the best luthiers Gibson has to offer, this recreation of the original Hummingbird has undergone top-notch treatment to create a resonating masterpiece that has been lightly aged to simulate decades of playing.
Loud and Beefy – The Hummingbird is known for its loud projection and incredible low-ends; this guitar is no exception.
Comfortably Playable – Rounded to perfection, the “C” shape neck profile offers superb playability that is comfortable to play for hours on end.

Specifications

Body

Body Shape: Hummingbird
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Binding: Multi-Ply

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Rounded
Nut Width: 43.81mm
Nut Material: Bone
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75”
Number of Frets: 20
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Parallelograms

Hardware

Bridge Material: Rosewood
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone Buttons
Hardware Colour: Aged Gold

Miscellaneous

Case: Period Correct Hardcase (Included)

Additional information

Weight	36.5 kg

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