USED GIBSON / Custom Shop Historic Collection 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge Heritage Cherry Sunburst Heritage Cherry Sunburst [06]

A Hummingbird featuring a thermally aged & ultra-thin VOS finish!

In 2020, Gibson Acoustic underwent a major lineup overhaul, and the “Custom Shop Collection” garnered significant attention. In addition to the vintage reissue models Gibson has long specialized in, a diverse range of models—including Custom models incorporating modern specifications—were added to the regular lineup.
This model is the 1960 Hummingbird (straight saddle configuration) from the “Custom Shop Historic Reissue Collection,” which adheres to vintage specifications.

The body is, of course, all-solid, featuring Sitka spruce for the top and mahogany for the sides and back.
The top has undergone a “Thermally Aged” treatment, which plays a key role in reproducing that vintage sound. This new technology “replicates the characteristics of wood as it ages over time, the loss of natural oils from the wood’s interior, and the process by which the wood itself matures into a higher quality.”
The pickguard, featuring a hummingbird design, is a cast pickguard based on vintage manufacturing methods, with the design carved into the surface.
Hand-scalloped X-bracing and a glue-in dovetail neck joint are familiar features.
It features a thin lacquer finish—half the thickness of a standard finish—and is built to V.O.S. (Vintage Original Spec) specifications.
It delivers the expansive sound characteristic of a square-shoulder design, with excellent response; even when played lightly, the entire body resonates.
With a vintage-like finish in every aspect—looks, sound, and feel—this is a guitar that truly makes you think, “This is Gibson.”
There is some slight warping and bulging around the bridge, but it shows minimal signs of use and is in relatively good condition.
It has been cleaned, fully adjusted, and had its frets leveled since arrival.

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 22712003
Year of Manufacture: 2022
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Hard Case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Wrench
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement tested up to 60 degrees in both directions with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.8 mm at the 12th fret
String Height (Treble Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 44.32 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.77 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EJ-16 / .012-.053 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, fret leveling, bracing re-gluing (2 times)

* 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.

* Where specifications such as truss rod adjustment, remaining fret height, or string action are listed, these measurements 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.

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