Space Pup Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 A friend of mine wants a Hummingbird but he can't stand the illustrated pickguard. I suggested that he order one with a plain pickguard but he seems to think that would be sacriledge and then it woudn't be a Hummingbird. To use his words "like having a '57 Chevy without the tailfins.". So I want to get everyones opion on this. Would ordering a Hummingbird with a different pickguard be seen as a sacriledge or a custom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 So I want to get everyones opion on this. Would ordering a Hummingbird with a different pickguard be seen as a sacriledge or a custom? A Hummingbird's not a Hummingbird, without the pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 This: A Hummingbird Minus this: A hummingbird Equals this A Crow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 This:Hummingbird Minus this: hummingbird Equals this: CROW! That was pretty good, LSG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 i like the way this one looks: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Hummingbird-Artist-New_W0QQitemZ220260127192QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I seem to remember a thread a few weeks back when somebody , might have been TLSG told me that the Dove and Hummingbird super dooper twin turbo or something or other came with a plain scratchplate. Can't remember someone will? ^^^^^^^^^ Sorry too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modac Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Just find an old Bozeman J-30....that's a Hummingbird without any of the bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 The Bozeman Gospels A/B pretty well with the Bird as well, despite the laminated backs. I've tried it. Also, isn't the Sheryl Crow a natural topped bird without the blingy pickguard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I see Mike made my Crow observation already--I guess I'll eat some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houvin Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 i like the way this one looks: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Hummingbird-Artist-New_W0QQitemZ220260127192QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'm with you... I love the traditional look of the Bird...but this one is really clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesLawrence Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 This:A Hummingbird Minus this: A hummingbird Equals this A Crow! Ha Ha. I resemble that remark. Though, to my ear my Crow sounds different than the Hummingbirds I've played and I think it a bit larger in size too. Cheers, Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 i like the way this one looks: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Hummingbird-Artist-New_W0QQitemZ220260127192QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The HB Artist and the regular HB are not built the same, so I hear. So, the only thing they would have in common is "hummingbird" being part of the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 i like the way this one looks: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Hummingbird-Artist-New_W0QQitemZ220260127192QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33025QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem touche' date=' JG. gorgeous with and w/o. as for sheryl crow, i'm single......[img']http://forum.gibson.com/public/style_emoticons/default/eusa_whistle.gif[/img] O:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Wow, it looks like the custom order idea is getting no love. Maybe I should tell my friend to just man-up and get use to the idea his next guitar will have flowers and a birdie on it. O:)/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 A friend of mine wants a Hummingbird but he can't stand the illustrated pickguard. I suggested that he order one with a plain pickguard but he seems to think that would be sacriledge and then it woudn't be a Hummingbird. To use his words "like having a '57 Chevy without the tailfins.". So I want to get everyones opion on this. Would ordering a Hummingbird with a different pickguard be seen as a sacriledge or a custom? Tell him to forget about the 57 Chevy and buy the Cadallac....... Gibson Advanced Jumbo! It has a great manly pickguard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I've asked him about other models but I think he's set on a Hummingbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I say if he wants a bird with no guard, so be it. Who are we to say? He plays it, he looks at it, he knows what he paid for it, he enjoys it, so be it. Who are we to care if it has a pickguard, as long as he enjoys the instrument? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Tell him to get the bird without the pickguard. I think... the less flash... the better. Kinda like the mid-seventies Trans Ams...Would've been a decent looking car if they didn't stick that "chicken" on the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOESTONE Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I agree, I'd love to have a 57 Chevy without the fins. How cool would that be? Make it your own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Here we go again. A 57 Chevy Without the fins equals a 55 Chevy Belaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 i like the belaire! i drive a vw golf and i can even fit a guitar case in the hatch. but the bellaire....look at that trunk! man, that's the original 'band in a box'! love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ha Ha. I resemble that remark. Though' date=' to my ear my Crow sounds different than the Hummingbirds I've played and I think it a bit larger in size too. Cheers, Les[/quote'] I happen to love that model myself. Trust me, I would have a Sheryl Crow model if I could find someone interested in swapping a Les Paul for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 The HB Artist and the regular HB are not built the same' date=' so I hear. So, the only thing they would have in common is "hummingbird" being part of the name. [/quote'] actually, this guitar looks like an orange SWD to me. not sure of the structural differences of any of them but i do like the clean lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 My dad had a 4 door, '57 Bel Aire when I was little. It was turquoise colored. I enjoyed chewing on the back of the vinyl bench seat. I sat in the middle. It was really cool! You could bite it, it would leave you teeth marks, then it would, magically, lay back down as if you hadn't bit it at all. Quite entertaining for a 5 year old! =P~/ 'Course, Dad didn't like it. I think that was about the time he had seatbelts installed and I got moved to the driver's side against the door so I couldn't bite on the seat back.... Heh, heh, I chewed on the door panel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 '57 Chevy without the tailfins? More like a Mustang GT without a racing stripe. I'd go for a Hummingbird with a plain pickguard anytime, as long as it sounded and played like a Hummingbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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