With its engraved pickguard and cherry sunburst, the Hummingbird is the most recognizable square-shoulder dreadnought ever built, and it sounds as bold as it looks. From the faithful Original to Custom Koa and 1960 Custom Shop reissues, every Hummingbird here is inspected and set up before shipping.

About the Gibson Hummingbird

Introduced in 1960 as Gibson's first square-shouldered dreadnought, the Hummingbird pairs a spruce top with mahogany back and sides for a rich, balanced voice with a strong midrange, famously strummed by Keith Richards on 'Angie' and a fixture of country and rock records ever since. The Original recreates the 1960 specs, Studio models offer a plainer working-player take, and Custom Shop versions, including Custom Koa and Murphy Lab aged 1960 reissues, elevate the appointments. Our acoustic inventory is one-off and rotates constantly; if a specific finish or year is listed, it's the actual guitar you'll receive.

Why Buy at Righteous Guitars

  • Humidity-controlled showroom
  • Every Hummingbird over $3K is PLEK'd in-house on Georgia's only PLEK station
  • Inspected and professionally set up before shipping
  • Ships same day from Roswell, GA

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a Hummingbird and a J-45?

The Hummingbird is a square-shouldered dreadnought with a longer scale on some versions and a bolder, more direct voice; the J-45's round shoulders give it a softer, warmer response. Visually, the Hummingbird's engraved pickguard and parallelogram inlays are unmistakable.

Is the Hummingbird Studio worth it?

The Studio keeps the Hummingbird body shape and scale with simplified cosmetics and a friendlier price. If you want the look and feel without the Original's appointments, it's the value pick of the line.