The Gibson Hummingbird™ is known for its versatility. It has always been equally well suited for strumming first-position chords and taking the spotlight for picking lead lines.
The Hummingbird has become more versatile and expressive than ever with the introduction of the Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC. The Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC's rosewood body, paired with the Sitka spruce top, adds a bit more bass and harmonic complexity to the legendary Hummingbird tonal recipe. Like all Hummingbirds, it's more than capable of holding down the rhythm in the hands of a rock and roll sideman or accompanying the most nuanced performance under the fingers of today's alternative singer-songwriter, but with the addition of the cutaway on the Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC, the access to the upper frets is significantly increased, making this Hummingbird a great choice for lead players and others who require increased note range and enhanced expressiveness.
The Hummingbird's mahogany neck has a comfortable Round SlimTaper™ profile and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays.
The Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC is now fitted with the all-new Gibson-exclusive Baggs™ HiFi DNA™ pickup system. This active design utilizes two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with its own optimized preamp. The result is a natural, full-bodied amplified tone that faithfully represents the guitar’s inherent character, without altering its unplugged voice. The Baggs HiFi DNA system offers comparable gain-before-feedback to an under-saddle pickup. Discreet soundhole-mounted controls for volume and tone allow quick, intuitive adjustments on the fly, remaining virtually unseen by the audience. With its refined electronics and included hardshell case, the Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC is ready for both stage and studio use the moment it’s picked up.
Body
Back Rosewood
Binding Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Rosewood
Body Shape Hummingbird
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Side Rosewood
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20 Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Parallelogram
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile Rounded SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics
Pickup system Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls 1 volume, 1 tone
Hardware
Bridge Belly Up; Rosewood
Bridge Pins TUSQ finish Gold
Pickguard Tortoise with Hummingbird Graphics
Saddle Material TUSQ
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell; Black with White
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Miscellaneous
Case Hardshell
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053