Gibson Hummingbird Special Electro Acoustic Guitar in Satin Vintage Sunburst

Name: Gibson Hummingbird Special Electro Acoustic Guitar in Satin Vintage Sunburst
Brand: Gibson
SKU: MCSSHBSPCVCS
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £1,899.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Gibson, the Gibson Hummingbird Special Electro Acoustic Guitar in Satin Vintage Sunburst is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

Description

First introduced in 1960, the Gibson Hummingbird is one of the most distinctive and well-loved acoustic guitars ever made. Handcrafted with care in Bozeman, Montana, by Gibson’s expert acoustic luthiers, the new Gibson Hummingbird Special offers players a USA-built Gibson Hummingbird model at a very attractive price.

Key Features

Classic Design – Beautifully crafted in the USA, the Gibson Montana Special Hummingbird perfectly encapsulates the tone, feel and look of one of the most iconic and instantly recognisable acoustics ever designed!
All-Solid – Crafted with a solid Sitka Spruce top with solid Mahogany back and sides in combination with an Utile neck with Rosewood fingerboard, the Gibson Montana Special Series offers a bright and bold tone with an exceptionally full sound and rich sustain.
L.R. Baggs Element Bronze – Built to capture the full spectrum of warmth, articulation, dynamics, power and sensitivity found in high-end acoustics, the L.R. Baggs Element under-saddle transducer with soundhole-mounted volume control is the perfect onstage solution for any performance.

Montana Special

The Hummingbird Special has a traditional square-shouldered body constructed using genuine solid mahogany for the back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top that is reinforced with our traditional scalloped X-bracing. This combination of tonewoods delivers a warm, balanced tone with excellent dynamic range that is perfect for any style of music. The “concert depth” body is slightly thinner than the body on a Hummingbird Standard, giving it a leaner and tighter bass response that sits perfectly in the mix and also makes it easier to hold. The utile neck is attached to the body with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint, and like all Gibson acoustic guitars, it is affixed with hot hide glue. The neck has a comfortable Round profile, and the rosewood fretboard has a 12″ radius and features pearloid parallelogram inlays, which is one of the visual hallmarks that makes the Hummingbird easily recognizable. The fretboard is fitted with 20 standard frets. The traditional belly-up rosewood bridge is equipped with a TUSQ saddle, and the nut and bridge pins are also TUSQ. High-quality Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability. The pickguard features a simplified version of the world-famous Hummingbird pickguard graphics.

The Hummingbird Special is finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer in your choice of Satin Vintage Cherry Sunburst and Satin Wine Red. It comes equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze under-saddle piezo pickup and active preamp with an easily accessible soundhole-mounted volume control, so it’s stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included premium soft-shell case.

Specifications

Body

Shape: Hummingbird
Material: Solid Mahogany
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top & Back

Neck

Neck: Utile
Profile: Round
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale length: 24.75”
Number of frets: 20
Nut: TUSQ
Inlay: Pearloid Parallelogram

Hardware

Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up Rosewood
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
Plating: Nickel

Electronics

Under saddle pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume

Case

Case: Premium Soft Shell

Additional information

Weight	36.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

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Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Electro-Acoustic Guitars

Electro-acoustic guitars combine the natural sound and feel of an acoustic guitar with built-in electronics for amplification. Fitted with pickups and preamp controls, they allow you to plug directly into an amp, PA system, or recording setup while retaining an acoustic character. They’re ideal for live performance, rehearsal, and home recording, offering volume control and tonal adjustment without relying solely on microphones. Electro-acoustic guitars suit players who want the warmth and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility to play amplified when needed.

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Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

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Electro-acoustic guitars are acoustic instruments fitted with built-in pickups or microphones that allow them to be amplified or connected directly to a PA system or amplifier. They retain the natural acoustic tone and feel of a traditional acoustic guitar while adding the convenience of onboard electronics.

They are commonly used for live performance and recording, especially in situations where consistent volume and clarity are needed. Electro-acoustic guitars often include controls for volume and tone, and sometimes built-in tuners, making them a practical choice for gigging musicians who want an acoustic sound with modern flexibility.

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