The Gibson Hummingbird Standard
First introduced in 1960 as Gibson's inaugural square-shoulder acoustic, the Hummingbird has earned its place as one of the most recognizable and beloved acoustic guitars ever produced. For generations, musicians spanning countless styles have relied on its distinctive sound, bold visual identity, and remarkable versatility. Equally comfortable delivering powerful rhythm accompaniment or expressive lead passages, the Hummingbird offers rich, resonant tone across a wide range of playing styles. The Hummingbird Standard now features the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, faithfully capturing its unique acoustic character and the subtleties of every performance when amplified.

Handcrafted in Bozeman, Built to Last
Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, by Gibson's skilled acoustic luthiers, the Hummingbird Standard features a square-shoulder body built with solid mahogany back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top strengthened with scalloped X-bracing. This time-tested tonewood combination delivers warmth, depth, and dynamic responsiveness, making it equally suited for driving rhythm work and nuanced singer-songwriter accompaniment. Multi-ply binding accents both the top and back, while a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish completes the guitar's classic appearance. Together with the instantly recognizable Hummingbird graphics adorning the pickguard, these signature details have helped make the model a favorite among players and music fans for decades.
Comfortable Neck, Traditional Hardware
The mahogany neck is joined to the body using a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint secured with hot hide glue and is carved to a comfortable Round profile. A bound rosewood fretboard carries 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, while a rosewood reverse-belly bridge continues the traditional specification. TUSQ components, including the nut, saddle, and bridge pins, contribute to dependable performance, and Grover Rotomatic tuners work with the self-lubricating nut to provide excellent tuning stability.
Baggs HiFi DNA Electronics
Internally, the Hummingbird Standard is equipped with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active design employs a pair of lightweight sensors mounted to the bridge plate, each paired with its own optimized preamp to reproduce a natural, full-range amplified acoustic sound. The system preserves the guitar's inherent personality without affecting its unplugged tone and offers gain-before-feedback performance comparable to that of an under-saddle pickup. Convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide quick access for on-the-fly adjustments while remaining virtually invisible to audiences.
A trusted companion for live performance and studio work for more than 60 years, the Hummingbird Standard arrives ready for any musical setting in a Gibson hardshell case.
Why We Love This
Our Gear Experts reach for the Hummingbird Standard when a player wants an instantly recognizable icon that still performs like a modern instrument. The custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA electronics faithfully capture this guitar's distinctive character when amplified, while the square-shoulder body and scalloped X-bracing deliver the warmth and dynamic response that's made it a favorite for over 60 years. It's a true classic, refined for today's stage.
Features:
- Square-shoulder Hummingbird body
- Solid mahogany back and sides
- Solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
- 5-ply top, 3-ply back binding
- Mahogany neck, Round profile
- Bound rosewood fretboard, mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays
- Iconic Hummingbird pickguard graphics
- Grover Rotomatic tuners, self-lubricating TUSQ nut
- Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system
- Includes Gibson hardshell case