Gibson Hummingbird Special Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Satin Vintage Cherry Sunburst

There’s a reason the Gibson Hummingbird has been a favorite of players since 1960. With its unmistakable square-shoulder body, warm, full-bodied acoustic tone, and iconic Hummingbird styling, the Gibson Hummingbird Special brings that classic Gibson sound and feel to a guitar built for everyday playing, recording, and the stage.

Finished in Satin Vintage Cherry Sunburst, this Hummingbird has a beautifully understated look that lets the wood and classic design speak for themselves. The satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives it a more natural, understated appearance, while the simplified Hummingbird pickguard graphics keep the look true to the original.

The solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides deliver a balanced, woody tone with plenty of warmth, clarity, and dynamic response. Dig in with a pick for a strong, punchy strumming sound, or ease up for a more nuanced response when fingerpicking. The traditional scalloped X-bracing helps the guitar breathe and respond to your playing, making it equally at home with singer-songwriter material, country, folk, rock, and blues.

One of the standout features is the slightly thinner concert-depth body. Compared with the Hummingbird Standard, it offers a tighter, more controlled bass response that sits nicely in a band mix, while also making the guitar more comfortable to hold during longer playing sessions. The rounded neck profile and rosewood fingerboard provide a familiar, comfortable feel, with pearloid parallelogram inlays that give the Hummingbird its unmistakable identity.

When it's time to plug in, the onboard L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle pickup and active preamp deliver reliable amplified sound for gigs, rehearsals, and recording. The conveniently placed soundhole-mounted volume control makes quick adjustments easy without cluttering the guitar with extra controls.

Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, this USA-made Gibson Hummingbird Special is a great choice for players looking for classic Gibson character, practical stage-ready electronics, and an iconic acoustic guitar that feels just as right on the couch as it does under the lights.

Features & Specifications

• Brand: Gibson
• Model: Hummingbird Special
• Model Number: MCSSHBSPCVCS
• Instrument Type: Acoustic-electric guitar
• Country of Manufacture: USA – handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana
• Finish: Satin Vintage Cherry Sunburst
• Finish Type: Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body Shape: Hummingbird square-shoulder
• Body Depth: Concert depth, slightly thinner than the Hummingbird Standard
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional scalloped X-bracing
• Neck Wood: Utile
• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Neck Joint: Compound dovetail joint with hot hide glue
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 20 standard frets
• Fingerboard Inlays: Pearloid parallelogram
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.73"
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Bridge: Traditional belly-up rosewood
• Saddle Material: TUSQ
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic, nickel-plated
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Pickguard: Tortoise with Hummingbird graphics
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle piezo pickup and active preamp
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume control
• Output: 1/4" endpin jack
• Factory String Gauge: .012–.053
• Included Case: Premium soft shell case

A classic Gibson Hummingbird look, solid-wood construction, comfortable concert-depth body, and dependable L.R. Baggs electronics make this a versatile acoustic-electric for players who want a guitar with plenty of character, whether they're playing at home, tracking in the studio, or taking it out on stage.

MJ