Gibson Hummingbird Gets a Cutaway and 4 New Models

Gibson has unveiled a new era for its iconic Hummingbird acoustic guitar. The latest models feature a rare body cutaway, enhancing accessibility to the upper frets and expanding the guitar’s expressive range.

Gibson Hummingbird EC

Since its debut in 1960, the Hummingbird has been a cornerstone of Gibson’s acoustic lineup, renowned for its square-shouldered design and elegant pickguard.

While the classic shape has remained essentially unchanged, adding a cutaway marks a significant departure from tradition.

• Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC Tri-Burst Satin at Andertons
• Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC Tri-Burst Satin at Thomann
• Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC Heritage Cherry Sunburst at Thomann

Four Models

The new Hummingbird EC series offers four distinct models, each with its unique features:

• Hummingbird Studio EC: The most affordable option, featuring a Tri-Burst Satin finish, mahogany back and sides, and a 16″ radius fingerboard.
• Hummingbird Standard EC: Available in Heritage Cherry Sunburst, this model offers multi-ply binding, a gloss nitro finish, and a 12″ radius fingerboard.
• Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC: Similar to the Standard EC, but with a Rosewood Burst finish and rosewood back and sides.
• Hummingbird Standard Ebony EC: The premium model features an Ebony finish, mahogany back and sides, and a 12″ radius fingerboard.

L.R.Baggs

All the models have L.R. Baggs electronics, SlimTaper mahogany necks, rosewood fingerboards, Sitka spruce tops, and Grover Rotomatic tuners. Meanwhile, TUSQ bridge pins, saddle, and nut provide stable tuning and intonation.

“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 EC. With the addition of the cutaway on the Hummingbird Standard EC, the access to the upper frets is significantly increased, making this the Hummingbird of choice for lead players and others who require increased note range and enhanced expressiveness.” – Gibson

Guitar Bomb Verdict

With the introduction of the cutaway, Gibson has breathed new life into the legendary Hummingbird, making it even more versatile and expressive for players of all styles.

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