USED Gibson / 1973–1975 Hummingbird Custom Cherry Sunburst [12]

A Hummingbird Custom built between 1973 and 1975 has arrived.
Among Gibson acoustic guitars, the Hummingbird is second only to the J-45 in popularity.
This particular Hummingbird Custom features small-block mother-of-pearl inlays on the fingerboard and, based on its serial number, was manufactured between 1973 and 1975.

The body features a spruce top with mahogany sides and back, and the neck is a three-piece mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard.

Guitars from this era are characterized by a well-defined, crisp sound with good compression, thanks to the double-X bracing used in the top. Rather than offering the deep resonance typical of square-shouldered guitars, this model is better suited for cutting and percussive playing styles that take advantage of its crisp articulation.

Since the sound is better suited for band ensembles than for solo singing and playing, we hope you’ll make good use of it.
The nut and bridge saddle have been replaced at our repair center, but all other parts are in their original condition.
There is a history of neck resetting, and there are signs of repair on a crack in the neck heel; however, it has been securely glued and does not interfere with current use.
There is some paint transfer on the neck and body binding, and numerous scratches and dents are scattered throughout the body; however, considering its age, the exterior is in good condition.
The neck has some slight waviness and twist, and the frets are set slightly low; however, proper string action is maintained, and there are no issues with playability as is.
Condition Grade: B: Shows significant wear and signs of use, but is suitable for normal use

Serial Number: A003859
Year of Manufacture: 1973–1975
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Original hard case
Truss Rod: Tested to 60 degrees in both directions; no issues (some twisting and warping present)
Fret Wear: Replacement should be considered during the next repair
String Height (Low String Side): 2.5 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.7 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 44.1 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.5 mm
Scale: 643 mm (25.31")
RADIUS: 254 mm (10")
Strings at Setup: GHS strings / .012-.054 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, action adjustment, nut replacement, saddle replacement

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. While we strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, updates are not always made in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.