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    Which Hummingbird should I buy??

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    3 minutes ago, E-minor7 said:

    This seems to be a Vintage - which means the first torrefied wave after the non-t True Vintage. 

        When asking about difference I thought spec- not cash-wise.

    Of course I meant spec-wise, This one is 1100$ cheaper the the 60s fixed bridge, and so I'm interested really in the spec/sound variation between them

    Which Hummingbird should I buy??

    in Gibson Acoustic

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    6 minutes ago, E-minor7 said:

    I lOVE Hummingbirds with their weaknesses and strengths. Just put some 2 years old Gibson Masterbuilt 80/20s from the Firebird on my 2012 True Vintage - it sounds superb.                                    Tuned up 10 minutes ago and it blows my mind. Those situations where you melt into symbiosis with your Bird are fantastic. Makes you think they are pure wonders.

    Would choose to go for a second hand TV, a 1960 or the whatever they are called now. Torrefaction wouldn't necessarily scare me - and the engraved pick-guard is a treasured must here. 

    Let's hear what happens

    I hope I fall in love with the one I get as much as you are with yours :-))

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    Which Hummingbird should I buy??

    in Gibson Acoustic

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    1 minute ago, E-minor7 said:

    Not all updated with the latest variations. What would the difference between the Vintage and the 1960 fixed bridge be ? (True Vintage is non-torrefied)

    From what I can find online, the Vintage models are going for around 3300-3500$ and the 1960 fixed bridge for 4999$

    Do you know this one? https://reverb.com/item/39416888-custom-shop-aged-2018-gibson-hummingbird-nitro-cellulose-vintage-cherry-burst-ohsc-482

    The seller doesn't really know much detail about it himself 🙂

    Which Hummingbird should I buy??

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    2 hours ago, fortyearspickn said:

    Be Aware of a model called the "Hummingbird Pro".  It is not, in any way a Hummingbird.  

     There are two models - "Hummingbird True Vintage"   and "Hummingbird Vintage"  which are good. The later is the one with the thermally aged top/face. Virtually the same as the TV, but for the addition of the thermally topped face.  I don't recall if that change included a switch from Sitka Spruce to Adirondeck Spruce.    Conider -  if you layer on requirements for the shading of the burst - you will increase your degree of difficulty exponentially!   

    New or Used ?   Is usually the first question.  Well, second after you've decided on the general model.     G'Luck.  And, Welcome Aboard.   Let us know how your search moves along.   

    Thanks for the info!

    I'm looking for something New or mint, and that will ship to Israel 🙂

    I'm thinking of getting maybe the fixed bridge, and wondering if it's that much better than the Vintage, there's about 1300-1600$ price difference

    Which Hummingbird should I buy??

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    3 hours ago, E-minor7 said:

    A Dove !

     

     

     

     

    Nooo, only kiddin', , , 

    apart from the torrefaction, which is quite a big thing, the list above minus the 1960 adjustable will sound more or less the same. They'll do that from birth as built almost from identical drawings. Yet they will vary by nature - not always from ex to ex, but there will sweeter, rougher, sharper, softer, louder, quieter creatures among them. 
     

    When talking new models, this is one of my favorites on the web. And interesting enough it went on to a member here.                                                                                                                                                           You must take the Tube-journey - there are lots to choose from - and then take the chance. 

    Looks of course also play in - and here too you must feel what you are after yourself. Orange, yellow, red, caramel, brown, black, blonde, sir ?



    More talk than play, but worth finding the latter. 

     

    Thanks!!

    I've actually done some Youtube searching including listening to a few Doves in flight, which are beautiful, but I didn't like it sound-wise as much as the Hummingbirds.

    It is always different listening to videos than actually playing the instrument, and so I'm wondering if the 1960's models are worth the extra cash, the one the video truly sound awesome

    Which Hummingbird should I buy??

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    Posted

    Hey everyone, I would appreciate some assistance from you guys.

    I'm looking in to buy a Hummingbird guitar, and since it's quite hard to find the different models where I live (Israel), I'm gonna need your advice regarding the different models.

    There are a few models, and I can't really distinguish the differences: 


    1. Hummmingbird standard

    2. Hummingbird Deluxe

    3.  Hummingbird Fixed Bridge

    4. Hummingbird adjustable saddle 

    5. Hummingbird 125th anniversary model

    6. Hummingbird Custom shop with Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top


    Much thanks!

    Eyal

    Which Hummingbird should I buy??

    in Gibson Acoustic

    Posted

    Hey everyone, I would appreciate some assistance from you guys.

    I'm looking in to buy a Hummingbird guitar, and since it's quite hard to find the different models where I live (Israel), I'm gonna need your advice regarding the different models.

    There are a few models, and I can't really distinguish the differences: 


    1. Hummmingbird standard

    2. Hummingbird Deluxe

    3.  Hummingbird Fixed Bridge

    4. Hummingbird adjustable saddle 

    5. Hummingbird 125th anniversary model

    6. Hummingbird Custom shop with Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top


    Much thanks!

    Eyal

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