Gibson
Hummingbird Standard, Southwestern Turquoise
AcousticHummingbirdUS
No ratings yet$4,499
An acoustic guitar from Gibson, the Hummingbird Standard, Southwestern Turquoise uses a Hummingbird body. Construction pairs a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard. Specifications include a 24.75" scale and 20 frets. It is fitted with LR Baggs VTC. Made in the United States and typically listed around $4499. It is commonly associated with Rock, Classic Rock and Folk.
Best for
RockClassic RockFolkCountry
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews74
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
60
Build
91
Value
63
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 20 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs VTC |
| Back | Mahogany |
| Binding | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Hummingbird |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder |
| Bridge | Reverse Belly, Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ |
| Case | Gibson Hardshell |
| Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Parallelograms |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | MCSSHBSWT |
| Nut | TUSQ |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin Jack |
| Pickguard | .060'' Hummingbird |
| Preamp | LR Baggs VTC |
| Profile | Rounded |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ |
| Side | Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell, Black and White |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs VTC |
| Street price | $4,499 |
