The Gibson Hummingbird Special is a modern take on one of Gibson’s most iconic acoustics, delivering legendary tone and craftsmanship at a more accessible price point. Hand-built in Bozeman, Montana, this square-shouldered beauty features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with genuine solid mahogany back and sides, all supported by traditional scalloped X-bracing for a warm, balanced sound with exceptional dynamic range.

Its slimmer “concert depth” body not only offers a more focused low end—perfect for fitting cleanly in a mix—but also enhances playing comfort for long sessions. The utile neck is joined with a precise compound dovetail and secured with hot hide glue, continuing Gibson’s tradition of premium craftsmanship. A comfortable Round neck profile, 12” radius rosewood fretboard, and classic pearloid parallelogram inlays ensure smooth playability and timeless aesthetics.

Equipped with 20 frets, a traditional belly-up rosewood bridge with a TUSQ® saddle, and matching TUSQ nut and bridge pins, the Hummingbird Special is built for stable, resonant performance. Grover® Rotomatic® tuners offer reliable tuning, while the simplified Hummingbird pickguard art adds a subtle touch of heritage charm.

Finished in smooth satin nitrocellulose lacquer, available in either Satin Vintage Cherry Sunburst or Satin Wine Red, the Hummingbird Special is a stunning blend of tradition, comfort, and sonic versatility—perfect for stage, studio, or songwriting sessions.

Features 

• Left handed Orientation
• Solid Mahogany Back and Sides
• Solid Sitka Spruce Top
• Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• TUSQ Nut, Saddle, and Bridge Pins
• Grover Rotomatics Tuners
• L.R Baggs Element Bronze Under-Saddle Pickup and Active Preamp
• Soundhole-Mounted Volume Control

Specifications 

Body

• Body Style: Square Shoulder
• Body Shape: Hummingbird
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back: Solid Mahogany
• Side: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top and Back
• Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Profile: Round
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: Utile
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Nut Width: 43.815 mm / 1.725 in
• Inlays: Pearloid Parallelogram
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood
• Saddle Material: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: Hummingbird with Simplified Stamped Graphics; Tortoise
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ

Electronics

• Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
• Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume
• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin
• Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze