Gibson Hummingbird Special Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Satin Honey Burst

Square-shoulder dreadnought with satin finish, Sitka spruce top, thinner mahogany back/sides, rounded neck profile, and L.R. Baggs electronics Item ID: MCSSHBSPCHB

Highlights

  • Square-shoulder dreadnought with thinner body depth
  • Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides
  • Utile neck with rounded profile
  • 12" radius rosewood fingerboard
  • TUSQ bridge pins, saddle, and nut
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners
  • L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup system with soundhold-mounted volume control
  • Premium softshell case
Description

The Gibson Hummingbird Special pays tribute to the legendary square-shoulder dreadnought of the '60s, while offering players a contemporary twist. With a slightly thinner body depth and a satin honey burst finish, the Hummingbird Special is an reimaging of a fan-favorite classic. 

Built in Bozeman, Montana, the dreadnought combines a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides. Traditional scalloped x-style bracing supports the body, producing a warm, balanced tone suited for various playing styles. The reduced body depth compared to earlier Hummingbird models creates a tighter low end while improving comfort. Single ply cream binding frames the top and back, while the signature hummingbird pickguard completes the aesthetic.

The neck joins the body with a compound neck-to-body joint and hot hide glue, like all Gibson acoustics. With a rounded profile that feels familiar in hand, a 12-inch radius rosewood fingerboard carries the signature pearloid parallelogram inlays. Strings are loaded into the traditional belly-up rosewood bridge with TUSQ pins, then extend to the open-book headstock fitted with Grover Rotomatic tuning machines.

An L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle piezo pickup amplifies the guitar, offering studio grade sound on the go. Fitted with a soundhole-mounted volume dial, output can be managed conveniently. 

Included with the guitar is a premium softshell case for protection and portability. For an acoustic that honors its heritage while meeting the needs of the modern player, look no further than the Hummingbird Special. 

Specs

Top Material
Sitka Spruce
Back/Sides Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Utile
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Fingerboard Inlay
Pearloid Parallelogram
Body Shape
Hummingbird
Fret
20, Standard
Neck Profile
Round
Scale Length
24.75"
Tuning Machines
Grover Rotomatic
Nut
1.725", TUSQ
Bracing
X-Bracing, Scalloped
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Controls
Volume
Bridge
Rosewood, Traditional Belly Up
Finish
Satin Honey Burst
Case
Premium Softshell