nid2007 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Yesterday I purchased a 2012 True Vintage Bird. I've been gassing for Hummingbird for a few weeks ever since playing one of the 2016 Vintage models in my local GC. I did the usual gas related scouring; Posted wtb Craigslist ads; guitar center website and calls to stores on the used options; and lots googling. I was narrowing down the options, thinking I'd have to buy unseen from out of town. But yesterday on my way back from a long car trip, I thought I would call a local store (again) to see if anything had come in. This time I was was told "y'know I'm not sure, but I think we may have a TV model in the back somewhere still boxed up that we would be able to give you a great deal on because it is old stock--I'll check and call you back." We hang up, I change my Waze setting, and I get the call back telling me "we have an unopened TV, but it's from 2012." Jackpot. Nice cherry burst and a seemed about a pound lighter than the modern classic I was a/b'ing it with. I got my Bird. **And if you are curious at all about how unplayed Gibson light gauge strings hold up for 5 years--not so well. It needed to be restrung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 A great find, and local, as well. It just goes to show how it never hurts to ask; you never know what’s “in the back”. It’s surprising how well the TV Hummingbirds have held their value; for a while, True Vintage J-45’s were able to be had for around $2k, and for a ‘Bird TV, anything upper 2’s would be the norm. NOS would be worth digging a bit deeper into the pocketses. A nice story, your search-only-to-find-it-close-to-home; of course, without pics . . . ; ) (and get the case in the pic!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Congratulations - something deeply satisfying in finally bringing a Bird home. And 12 should be recommendable. Both my pretty different TV-HBs were born in the spring of that year. How about yours (you know it's hidden in the serial#). Look forward to see pics and hear sounds ▲ Congs again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 I added some pics. The inspection card is dated November 2012. Much more cherry to the burst than pics make it seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Congratulations on a great purchase and beautiful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Wow Gorgeous! Congrats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 . Seems a few 'Birds have been brought home in the last while. Very nice TV. Congrats. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Beautiful guitar (and case) just like we lOVE them. A hovering little long beaked bird with a trusting butterfly in a yard of dripping flowers 10 white'n'black rings upon that warm glowing burst 16 just as white yet slightly turquoise shimmering geometric figures on a soil-like rosewood board Then the sight of dream-cream-green tulip petals and something between a crown and a frog on top of it all What more is there to want on a plain day in February, , , but some sounds and songs. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Awesome. Almost more classic Sunburst than Cherryburst, but it might be just the time of day and light at that moment. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdd707 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Congrats .... nice story and nice looking HBTV I think you will be well satisfied with the TVs built in 2012. I have two(L00tv and J50tv) and love them both ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Oh so close- much thanks for putting up the pics- but in making a case for framing a 'Bird (and this one from Reverb): Happy ngd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Wow and Congrats! Serial numbering scheme will be the 5th number form the left will tell you the year your Bird was born. Trans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Serial numbering scheme will be the 5th number form the left will tell you the year your Bird was born. We know the year, Trans ! - it's a 2012. Would be good to find the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 We know the year, Trans ! - it's a 2012. Would be good to find the date. October 23, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 October 23, 2012 Nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Am I the only one thinking.. how the heck do you not put a TV ' bird out on the floor for 5 years. Chumley, did you put the new Hummingbird out on the floor yet? Not yet boss I'll do it tomorrow (for five years). Please divulge your source, I am looking for a '63 or there about. They may have one back there. Good find!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 This is better than those stories of finding a 50 year old mint Gibby at a garage sale! You will absolutely LOVE it ! Having sat 'hermetically sealed on Funk & Wagnal's back porch" for 5 years - it will take a bit of time to awaken. I found mine kept getting better for nearly 2 years. Not to say it didn't blow me away on day one - just kept getting better. G'Luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalex Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Congrats on the sweet Bird👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 .............any clips to share? Would be nice to hear her!! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I think this is an old post... Anyways, I know that TV must be special. He also bought my Hummingbird Vintage, played both for a few weeks, and then released my Vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I think this is an old post... Anyways, I know that TV must be special. He also bought my Hummingbird Vintage, played both for a few weeks, and then released my Vintage. Aha, , , interesting. So nid2007 had the choice between a burned top and the straight 2012 True Vintage. Would like to hear the story behind that, , , and how the relationship to this one developed. (yes, yours was excellent - glad we have it on film'n'tape) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Absolutely no doubt that a TV can go square shoulder to shoulder with the toasted Vintage model. An amazing find- a 2012 new old stock TV model for nid. I was in the queue to get the n.o.s. bird behind the scenes if he'd decided to go with Sal's Vintage. If memory serves, the reason he ultimately went with the TV was the warranty, as he'd be the original owner. Also- note to the members of the All Access Band- In checking nid's profile for recent activity/most recent post to see if he'd likely add anything to this thread(last activity 3 months ago, now), I got the dreaded pink banner across the top of the page telling me I didn't "have access to that page"; I was not signed in yet. Access denied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozz Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 A great story and a great find. You just never know what you're going to stumble into. That is a really nice guitar and I hope it brings you much enjoyment! I have a 2014 Hummingbird NV which has the same specs as yours. It's light and loud and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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