Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC - Rosewood Burst

The Gibson Hummingbird has long been the crown jewel of the "square-shoulder" dreadnought world, but this Rosewood EC version takes that legendary flight to a whole new altitude. While the classic Hummingbird is known for its mahogany sweetness, this model swaps in Rosewood back and sides, offering a deeper, "glassy" tonal complexity. You can expect the full, deep basses and brilliant trebles that have made Rosewood a premier choice for steel-string players for decades. This isn't just a strummer; it's a high-fidelity acoustic engine that provides incredible note separation and a rich, warm voice that fills the room.

Up top, the guitar features premium Sitka Spruce, but it shares the high-velocity response and "legendary" clarity often associated with its cousin, Adirondack Spruce. Whether you are a light fingerstylist or an aggressive flatpicker, this top remains well-defined and clear no matter how hard you play it. The added cutaway ensures that you can reach those high-register "chimey" notes with ease. The Hummingbird has been a staple for legends like Sheryl Crow and Keith Richards, and this Rosewood edition provides that same iconic stage presence with a refined, modern sonic punch.

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Rosewood Resonance: Experience the deep, "chocolatey" richness and orchestral weightiness that only high-quality Rosewood can provide.

Articulate Clarity: Enjoy a "glassy" tone with brilliant trebles and exceptional note separation for complex chord voicings.

Vintage Soul, Modern Reach: The classic square-shoulder body meets an elegant cutaway for unrestricted access to the upper frets.

Built to Break In: Featuring a Spruce top that, much like the finest Adirondack, will continue to gain tonal complexity and character as it ages.

Iconic Aesthetics: Finished in a stunning Rosewood Burst that highlights the natural beauty and interlocking grain of the wood.

Body Wood: Rosewood

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms

Neck Profile: Advanced Response

Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Bridge Material: Rosewood

Nut Material: TUSQ

Tuners: Grover Rotomatic

Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC

Bridge: Traditional Belly Up

Manufacturer Part Number: MCSSHRECRB

Depth at 1st Fret: .872"

Depth at 10th Fret:  .916"