DISC Gibson Hummingbird 12-String 2018, Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Full Description

Premium Sitka Spruce & Mahogany Construction

The Gibson Hummingbird 12-String features a sitka spruce top that delivers a broad dynamic range and yields a crisp and articulate tone, making the Hummingbird incredibly versatile to play. Its sitka spruce top offers a sparkling high response and a tight, clear attack, perfect for pronounced players. In addition, the Hummingbird's sonically-versatile top is accompanied by mahogany back and sides which produce a resonant distinct warmth. Additionally, used as back and side panels, the mahogany delivers a meaty mid-range, producing punchy, woody tones with plenty of depth and complexity that will please most playing styles. This sonically-pleasing mixture of tonewoods is well-known among guitarists as the 'classic' acoustic sound, providing versatility, warmth, and resonance with a powerful response, perfect for a wide range of genres and playing styles.

Square Shoulder Dreadnought

With a square shoulder dreadnought body, this distinctive 12-string projects an enormous acoustic voice and maintains overall tonal balance. The Hummingbird's square shoulders deliver a superb bass response due to the sound having more room to reverberate around the body. In addition, when the player attacks the flat-top with a more aggressive strumming pattern, the Gibson 12-String 2018 screams out deep, full, and rich tones. Furthermore, the Gibson Hummingbird is perfectly-suited to both meatier chords and heavier strumming patterns as well as country licks and flat-picking lead lines. Lastly, with a 12-string construction combined with the sonically-powerful dreadnought body, the player is certain to achieve a bright, clear tone with a beautifully balanced and defined sonic-range.

Mahogany Neck & Rosewood Fingerboard

To provide a strong and stable playing experience the Hummingbird 2018 features a neck constructed from mahogany, offering a rich and resonant sound with a quick, dynamic response. Mahogany's sonic-footprint falls on the warmer end of the tonal spectrum whilst its nature allows it to respond superbly to numerous playing styles and techniques, perfect for unleashing creativity and receiving a sonically pleasing tone in response. In addition, the neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard that adds clarity and a pleasing warmth to the guitar's overall sound whilst providing a smooth and energetic playing experience. Furthermore, the fingerboard is graced with eye-catching mother of pearl parallelogram inlays, adding elegance to its already premium appearance.

L.R Baggs Element VTC

The Gibson Hummingbird comes equipped with the popular VTC Element Pickup from L.R Baggs, which features a low-profile undersaddle pickup that's proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickups. Combined with an unobtrusive and removable volume/tone control mounted just inside the soundhole, the Element delivers a performance not previously attainable from an undersaddle pickup. Its sleek and effective design removes unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the guitar, and improve the sensitivity for a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and delicate high end. The Element works with a standard 9V battery, which is housed inside the guitar. With this, the Gibson Hummingbird 12-String 2018 is perfect for the more professional performing musician, whether you take the Hummingbird to the stage, on tour, or to the studio, it is certain to perform superbly.

Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing

As with many of Gibson's acoustic range, the Hummingbird features traditional hand scalloped X-bracing. This specific type of bracing structure consists of two braces forming an 'X' shape across the soundboard which not only enhances the sound and offers a well-balanced tone, but also provides a reinforced stable and durable structure. Furthermore, with traditional hand scalloped X-bracing the Hummingbird's tone is enhanced beautifully, providing superior projection and volume for a truly expressive sound.

Real Bone Nut

The Gibson Hummingbird 2018 features a real bone nut, which offers excellent resonance and sustain, along with an authentic appearance. A bone nut also delivers a very balanced tone, and will last a long time. In addition, this type of nut naturally self lubricates and helps you stay in tune for longer.

Features

• Equipped with L.R Baggs electronics, perfect for added volume at larger events
• 12-string construction projects remarkable resonance and sustain with a full, rich sound
• Perfect for the player that craves an incredibly rich and versatile tone
• Dreadnought body and 12-string construction project a bold and powerful twang
• Vintage cherry sunburst finish & authentic ornate details provide a modern twist on 60's styling
• Round neck profile for smooth and easy playability
• Scalloped X-bracing for superb projection and volume
• Mini grover machineheads for precise and easy tuning
• Intricately designed pickguard and mother of pearl inlays add to elegant, performance-ready appearance
• Bone nut for added resonance and sustain
• Rosewood bridge for added clarity

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Type: Square Shoulder Dreadnought
• Body Style: Hummingbird
• Bridge Type: Belly Up
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Saddle: Bone
• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
• Finish: Nitrocellulose
• Colour: Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Round
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Parallelograms
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Scale Length: 24.75 ''

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Mini Grover
• Pickguard: Hummingbird
• Pickup: L.R Baggs Element VTC
• Controls: Volume/Tone
• Case: Gibson Hardshell