Gibson Hummingbird Standard Left-Hand

First introduced in 1960 as Gibson's inaugural square-shoulder acoustic, the iconic Hummingbird has earned its place among the most beloved acoustic guitars ever produced, finding favour with players from every era and musical style. The Hummingbird Standard EC builds on that legacy by incorporating a cutaway design that provides easier access to the upper frets. It also features the Gibson exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, faithfully capturing the instrument's distinctive tonal character and the subtleties of your performance with remarkable authenticity when amplified.Like the Hummingbird Standard, the Hummingbird Standard EC combines a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides. Scalloped X-bracing helps shape its responsive voice, while multi-ply binding accents the classic square-shoulder body design. This time-tested construction is equally at home driving rhythm parts in a rock 'n' roll setting or supporting the dynamic expression of today's singer-songwriters. A gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish completes the guitar's timeless appearanceThe addition of a cutaway opens up improved access to the higher frets, making the Hummingbird Standard EC especially appealing to lead players and anyone seeking an expanded playing range and greater expressive possibilities. Its mahogany neck features a comfortable SlimTaper profile and is paired with a bound rosewood frzetboard with a 12-inch radius, 20 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. A rosewood belly-up bridge equipped with a TUSQ saddle works in conjunction with a bone nut and Grover A rosewood belly-up bridge equipped with a TUSQ saddle works in conjunction with a bone nut and Grover Rotomatic tuners for dependable performance. The tortoiseshell-coloured pickguard showcases the renowned Hummingbird graphics that have made this model instantly recognizable to generations of guitarists and music lovers alikeInternally, the Hummingbird Standard EC is equipped with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active design utilizes two lightweight sensors mounted to the bridge plate and pairs them with dedicated, optimized preamps. The result is a rich amplified acoustic sound that accurately reflects the instrument's natural character without affecting its unplugged voice. The Baggs HiFi DNA system also delivers gain-before-feedback performance comparable to an under-saddle pickup. Convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls are easy to reach during performance while remaining discreetly out of sighBlending the celebrated versatility and unmistakable style of the Hummingbird with the added benefits of a cutaway
design, the Hummingbird Standard EC is equally prepared for the stage or the studio and ships in a hardshell case.FeaturesHummingbird EC (Cutaway) Body with Mahogany Back, Mahogany Sides, Sitka Spruce Top and Multi-ply Top and Back, Single Ply Fretboard BindingMahogany Round SlimTaper Profile Neck with Rosewood FingerboardAcoustic Pickup: Baggs HiFi DNAControls: 1 Volume, 1 ToneBridge: Belly-upNickel Grover Rotomatic TunersHardshell Case Included