Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood Electro-Acoustic in Rosewood Burst

£3,999.00

Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood Electro-Acoustic in Rosewood Burst is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Gibson Acoustic Guitars straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Gibson crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff. Gibson’s Hummingbird has been embraced by some of the world’s most…

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Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood Electro-Acoustic in Rosewood Burst is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Gibson Acoustic Guitars straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Gibson crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff.

Gibson’s Hummingbird has been embraced by some of the world’s most famous guitarists spanning several genres of music. The key to its success is versatility. From folk to rock, country to blues. It can do it all. Fingerpicking, big open chord strumming, capos; the Hummingbird tackles anything.

This version in particular has a Rosewood back & sides complete with all the tonal characteristics of a regular Hummingbird but has a slightly fuller bass response due to the Tonewoods.

Key Features

  • 50s Rounded Neck – The Hummingbird has a ’50s style rounded neck profile, which gives you plenty to anchor down when fretting the Indian Rosewood fingerboard.
  • Grover Tuners – Grover tuners are highly sought after due to their reputation for keeping guitars in tune for longer!
  • Baggs VTC Pickup – This pickup & pre-amp is designed to capture and amplify harmonious tone and deliver it pristinely.
  • Hardshell Case – This guitar comes with a Gibson Hardshell Case, designed to fit the guitar perfectly and protect it from harm, in style.

Construction

Gibson have stuck with the classic pairing of a mahogany back and sides and Sitka spruce top, know for their rich, all-encompassing character when combined for dreadnought body acoustics. You’ll get beautiful warmth from the mahogany, with the spruce adding crisp projection.

50s Neck Profile

The Hummingbird has a ’50s style rounded neck profile, which gives you plenty to anchor down when fretting the Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The 24.75-inch scale length gives the Hummingbird Standard a snappy sweetness and responsiveness and makes it a little faster in transition across the fretboard.

Electronics

The Hummingbird comes loaded with the award-winning LR Baggs VTC soundhole pickup system, lauded for its ability to re-produce the voicing of a studio mic’d acoustic. You’ll have stunning projection and accuracy, further adding to this guitar’s incredible versatility.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: Hummingbird
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Back: Rosewood
  • Side: Rosewood
  • Binding: Multi-Ply Top & Back, Single Ply Fingerboard
  • Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose

Neck

  • Material: Mahogany
  • Profile: Round
  • Scale Length: 24.75″
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
  • Number Of Frets: 20
  • Nut Material: TUSQ

Hardware

  • Finish: Gold
  • Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
  • Saddle Material: TUSQ
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
  • Pickguard: .060” Hummingbird
  • TrussRod: Adjustable
  • Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell, Black and White
  • Bridge Pins: TUSQ
  • Strap Buttons: 2

Stuff About 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.

The Important stuff

Acoustic Guitars — Acoustic guitars are timeless instruments known for their natural tone, warmth, and versatility. Using a hollow wooden body to amplify the sound of vibrating strings, they produce a rich and resonant voice that suits everything from gentle fingerpicking to lively strumming. Favoured by singer-songwriters, folk musicians, and performers across countless genres, acoustic guitars are valued for their simplicity and expressiveness. Available in various body shapes such as dreadnought, concert, and parlour, each offers a unique tonal character and feel. Whether played around a campfire or on stage, acoustic guitars continue to connect people through their pure, organic sound.. Burst. Electro-Acoustic — An electro-acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar fitted with built-in electronics, allowing it to be plugged into an amplifier or PA system without losing its natural tone. It’s ideal for live performance, recording, or busking, as it captures the warmth and resonance of an acoustic while offering the volume and control of an electric. Most feature piezo pickups or internal microphones, often paired with onboard EQ controls for tone shaping. Electro-acoustics come in a wide range of body shapes and wood types, giving players the same feel and character as a traditional acoustic with added versatility and convenience.. Rosewood.