Grifster Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Hi After being a long time Gibson electric fan (1991 Les Paul Standard) I finally added a Gibson acoustic to the stable of Martin, Taylor Larrivees I already have. I purchased a Hummingbird standard in cherry burst from a private seller. The guitar is beautiful and although it is fairly new, it has the warm open Bird sound I was looking for. I am looking forward to the sound opening up even more with good use! I have done guitar set-ups for years and tuned this one up a bit. I shaped a bone compensated saddle to give it a try even though i had read on this forum that many actually prefer the Tusq with the UST. Tried both with the same strings and I did prefer the Tusq to the bone, so the original will stay I guess, for now. I also tried some different strings before settling on the Elixir 80/20 12's. Having quite a few very nice guitars, I can say this Gibson Hummingbird is truly a special guitar. Even though I am a Gibson Acoustic newbie, I am already starting to understand the reason there are so many loyal fans. Fit and finish on my Bird is not perfect - I was surprised at a few of the imperfections I found, but where the guitar counts - the resonance, the tone - this thing sings! I have been reading as much as possible on this forum as i was looking for the guitar. Great forum with lots of very helpful information. Looking forward to many hours of Gibson acoustic playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Static Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Welcome to the fam! I'd love to see a picture! Love the bird in cherry burst. Glad you found a good one, man. Play the crap out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Congrats on your new 'bird and welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Having quite a few very nice guitars, I can say this Gibson Hummingbird is truly a special guitar. A lot of them are - they count among the most hypnotic acoustics on the planet. At the same time simple and highly sophisticated. Glad you brought one home - now it must have time to settle. Pictures are a must - and sounds if possible. We never grow tired of burst-nuances here. Good to have another flier on board. Would give some perspective to hear what else you got. Re-hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirNed Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Hope you will find much joy from your bird. Would love to see pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Congrats and welcome! Plenty of Bird fanatics on this forum, myself included. A great Bird is a lifetime guitar. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Welcome and congrats on your new Bird! They are puzzling guitars. I won’t got through my history here, but I will say that for me there has never been a model of any guitar like the Bird. It’s scorned me, confused me, left me flat, seduced me. I have one again. :) A complex guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Congratulations Grifster Nice guitars...I own one and love it.. Good selection..enjoy it and Welcome to the club of bird and this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 ....this thing sings! Major congrats and HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grifster Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Great to see there are many Hummingbird fans here. I am really enjoying this guitar - I have had a few friends over that are far better guitar players than me and they have all been impressed with this one. E-minor7 asked what other guitars I have to compare the Hummingbird to. Fortunately (or unfortunately according to my wife) I have quite a few around here but never owned a Gibson acoustic. For years i have done custom guitar setups and repairs for individuals and in doing so, have seen some wonderful guitars and have picked up some nice examples along the way (Taylor 814/414/214, Martin D35,D28,000-16, 00-15, Larrivee LV-10, L-03, P-09, + others) all having something unique about them at least to me. This Hummingbird falls right in to that mix! It has a unique sound and tonality all of its own. Here is a picture - hope it comes through. The color does change in different light and angles - I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Oooh A proper coloured one Love them red hummingbirds Cool collection you’ve got there We like videos and songs here too (most of us anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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