Gibson’s Studio-series Hummingbird Gets a Gloss-top Makeover
Now featuring a gleaming gloss nitrocellulose lacquer top, the full-depth Gibson Acoustic Hummingbird Studio Rosewood soars even closer to its standard-series siblings. This acoustic-electric guitar’s balanced power and comfortable dimensions make it ripe for studio tracking, and built-in LR Baggs electronics ensure studio-grade sound extends onstage while preserving tonewood nuance. Solid tonewoods comprise the Hummingbird Studio Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar’s top, back, sides, fingerboard, and neck, with selections including rosewood back and sides and a Sitka spruce top. Of course, it’s all meticulously assembled by Gibson Acoustic luthiers and sealed with an inviting satin nitrocellulose finish on the back and sides. For a do-it-all 6-string that’s built in the USA, Sweetwater wholeheartedly recommends the Hummingbird Studio Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar!
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A full-body-depth, gloss-top reimagining of the Studio series
The instruments in Gibson Acoustic’s Studio series have historically featured three distinct qualities that differentiate them from their higher-end counterparts: Restrained aesthetics, unique tonewoods, and a slimmed-down body depth. That all changes with the Hummingbird Studio Rosewood. Now boasting a full-depth body, the Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood is now nearly identical to a rosewood-laden standard Hummingbird all but visuals. Almost all this guitar’s “Studio” features rest firmly in the cosmetic category, ensuring that the Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood is ready to provide you all the depth and nuance of Gibson's historic ’bird. Finally, Gibson has deigned to grace this Studio-series model with a full gloss nitrocellulose lacquer top — the same finish found on Gibson’s top-of-the-line models — to pair with the understated appeal of its satin back, sides, and neck.
Peak tonewood quality
The Hummingbird Studio Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar’s gorgeous tone is as clear as mountain air. In fact, the Hummingbird is assembled within a stone’s throw of the mountains in Bozeman, Montana, where favorable weather assures the best possible instrument! Rosewood back and sides give this Hummingbird classic Gibson tone that’s focused and powerful with remarkably clear note separation. All-purpose fingerpickers, country artists, and recording engineers all love the timeless sound of a rosewood Gibson acoustic guitar. What’s more, a spruce top enhances rosewood’s clarity with a snappy response, allowing for a direct, punchy sound with volume that roars as well as delicate ballad-worthy sweetness.
Advanced neck design
The Hummingbird Studio’s neck is made from utile, a cousin of mahogany with superb tonal characteristics. The neck features Gibson’s Advanced Response neck carve, which feels fast and smooth but has a substantive feeling that provides ergonomic support. With a neck this advanced, you’ll be able to play longer with less fatigue.
LR Baggs electronics
The LR Baggs Element Bronze system in the Hummingbird Studio Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar makes plugging in with confidence easy! This renowned system has won over legions of players for its incredibly authentic acoustic tone. The Element under-saddle transducer has a minimalist design and broad surface contact area that help you get the most out of your instrument. It is engineered to sense every movement of your guitar's top, delivering natural tone that is free of the typical piezo "quack" that can plague many under-saddle designs. It is also a fantastic way for modern fingerstyle players to get the most from their percussive techniques!
Gibson Acoustic Hummingbird Studio Rosewood Features:
- All-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitar packed with professional features
- Square-shouldered body provides voluminous power with more clarity than round-shouldered dreadnoughts
- A return to vintage body dimensions yields a fuller sound with additional sustain
- Gloss Sitka spruce top delivers rich, full tone with a dash of enticing sparkle
- Premium satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish on the back and sides protects tonewoods without dampening tone
- Rosewood back and sides for rich tone with distinct note separation
- Hardwood utile neck with smooth Gibson Advanced Response neck carve for a fast but full-bodied feel
- Comfortable rosewood fingerboard paired with a supple 24.75-in. scale length
- Premium hardware, including Grover tuners and TUSQ nut and saddle, deliver solid tuning stability and powerful resonance
- LR Baggs Element electronics for authentic plugged-in tone
- USA-made in Bozeman, MT
