Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged - Washed Cherry Sunburst

In 1960, Gibson released their first square-shoulder dreadnought, forever changing the landscape of acoustic music. This Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Heavy Aged in Washed Cherry Sunburst isn't just a tribute to that golden era; it is a time machine. Masterfully crafted by the artisans at the Murphy Lab, this instrument features a Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top. This specialized heating process mimics the cellular changes of vintage wood, delivering the dry, explosive responsiveness and rich complexity usually found only in instruments that have been played for decades. Paired with solid mahogany back and sides, the tone is warm, balanced, and incredibly vocal—the very sound that powered the Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. and countless Gram Parsons tracks.

The "Heavy Aged" finish is a work of art in itself, simulating years of honest wear, checking, and love. It doesn't just look the part; it feels broken-in from the moment you pick it up, with a rounded mahogany neck profile that fits the hand like an old friend. Unlike later 60s models with adjustable bridges, this 1960 reissue utilizes a fixed rosewood bridge with a bone saddle, ensuring maximum vibration transfer from the strings to the soundboard for superior sustain and projection. Whether you are chugging out rock rhythms or fingerpicking folk ballads, the 1960 Hummingbird offers a commanding yet sweet voice that sits perfectly in a mix.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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Murphy Lab Heavy Aging: Meticulously weathered finish provides the authentic look and feel of a vintage 1960 original that has seen decades of stages.

Thermally Aged Top: The solid Sitka spruce soundboard is heat-treated to replicate the cellular structure of old wood, delivering instant vintage resonance and projection.

Fixed Bridge Design: Features a period-correct bone saddle and fixed rosewood bridge for optimal string energy transfer and enhanced sustain.

Square-Shoulder Power: The classic dreadnought body shape offers a bold, full-frequency sound that supports vocals beautifully without overpowering them.

Iconic Aesthetics: Adorned with the legendary cast Hummingbird pickguard, mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, and a stunning Washed Cherry Sunburst finish.

Body Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: Indian Rosewood

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Parallelograms

Neck Profile: Rounded

Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Bridge Material: Rosewood

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Gotoh with Keystone Buttons

Electronics: None

Bridge: Traditional Belly Up

Manufacturer Part Number: CSSSHBHCSHA

Depth at 1st Fret: .885"

Depth at 10th Fret: .920"