Gibson 1960 Hummingbird With Fixed Bridge Acoustic Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson’s 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge acoustic guitar brings a classic model into the modern era. Featuring a thermally-aged solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the 1960 Hummingbird produces a bright yet warm tone with outstanding resonance and harmonic richness. The solid spruce top has been specially aged using thermal treatment to give this guitar the musical character of a well-loved vintage instrument right out of the case.

Thermally-Aged Solid Sitka Spruce Top Unlocks Rich Tone

The thermally-aged solid Sitka spruce top is the key to this guitar’s inspiring tone. Through a precision thermal aging process, the cellular structure of the spruce has been altered to mimic the tonal qualities of spruce that has aged naturally over decades. The result is a guitar that sings with a voice reminiscent of a cherished vintage instrument. Strum your first chord and you’ll hear the 1960 Hummingbird come alive with ringing overtones, woody warmth and bell-like clarity.

Mahogany Back and Sides Add Warmth and Resonance

The mahogany back and sides provide an ideal tonal complement to the Sitka spruce top. Mahogany produces a resonant tone with rich overtones and a warm, woody character. Paired with the bright and open spruce top, the mahogany back and sides help create an acoustic voice that is both lively and sweet, with gorgeous harmonic richness and sustain.

Authentic 1960s Style and Hand-Painted Pickguard

With its vintage cherry sunburst finish, 1960s-style pickguard and other period-correct appointments, the 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge looks every bit the acoustic icon. The hand-painted pickguard is a classic Hummingbird design element and the thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives this guitar a vintage patina while also enhancing its resonant qualities. From its visual style to its acoustic voice, this guitar evokes the cherished sound and appearance of a vintage classic.

Fixed Bridge Provides Optimal Tone Transfer

The 1960 Hummingbird Fixed Bridge is equipped with a fixed bridge in place of a traditional adjustable bridge. A fixed bridge provides more direct and efficient transfer of string vibration to the guitar’s top, which can lead to enhanced volume, resonance and sustain. For players looking to tap into the musical spirit of the 1960s folk era, the fixed bridge Hummingbird is an ideal choice.