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Jordan Guitars
37 Clarence StreetLeicesterLE1 3RWUnited Kingdom
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USD$8,000

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GIBSON PULLED OUT ALL THE STOPS ON THIS ONE!!! LIMITED RUN!!! ONLY 30 MADE OF EACH COLOR!!! IN A WORD, "ORNATE"!!! BEAUTIFUL QUILT BACK!!! Love the decorative center back seam also!! Incredible inlays!! DEFINITELY AN INVESTMENT!! Even the Grover kidney tuner buttons are engraved Real close to mint. Plays and sounds awesome!!! Nice medium/slim C neck!! Plus it's electric also(LR Braggs)!!! Current setup is with medium action plenty of saddle height left if buyer wants to lower action. Truss rod works fine and neck is straight! Typical Gibson clear coat check mark underneath the nut due to expansion and contraction w/temp change (see photo). Typical Gibson pickguard lifting (see photo) barely noticeable (when pushed back down it stays down for a while. Case candy including COA. Original hard case is real clean also!! The guitar weighs 4.75.lbsNeck dimensions 1st fret .822"/9th fret .882"Nut width 1 11/16inchGorgeous AAA quilted maple body with elegant inlaid hummingbird, butterfly, and flower inlays.Masterfully recreated in this limited run of 30 guitars, the legendary Hummingbird has been given an abalone rosette and binding, hand-engraved iconic birds and butterflies and beautiful AAA quilted maple adorn this classic cornerstone ofthe acoustic line. Finished in a stunning, hand-sprayed new Autumn burst top finish.The tonewood combination of spruce and maple allow for abright, but balanced sound true to the Hummingbirds reputationas a players dream. Limted to a run of 30 guitars. Includes hardshell case.FeaturesBodyBody type: Square shoulder dreadnoughtCutaway: Non-cutawayTop wood: Solid Sitka SpruceBack & sides: AAA Quilted MapleBracing pattern: Traditional Scalloped XBody finish: Nitrocellulose lacquerOrientation: Right handedNeckNeck shape:Nut width: 1.725" (44mm)Fingerboard: RosewoodNeck wood: MahoganyScale length: 24.75"Number of frets: 20Neck finish: Nitrocellulose lacquerElectronicsPickup/preamp: NoBrand: Not applicableConfiguration: Not applicablePreamp EQ: Not applicableFeedback filter: Not applicableTuner: Not applicableOtherHeadstock overlay: OtherTuning machines: Engraved gold Grover 15:1Bridge: RosewoodSaddle & nut: BoneNumber of strings: 6-stringSpecial features: Limited EditionCase: Hardshell caseAccessories: Certificate of authenticityCountry of origin: United States

About Hummingbird

The Gibson Hummingbird is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars in history, known for its distinctive square-shoulder dreadnought shape, rich sound, and stylish cherry sunburst finish.