CindyC Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 My husband and I celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary this last March 20th! He saw me drooling over this guitar and told me to get it for our anniversary! Yes this forum is dangerous for bank accounts. Lol Luckily he's really impressed that I can play a lot of songs we grew up listening to together (high school sweethearts) now! I'm hoping to get him on drums once he retires in the next few years. The guitar arrived in better condition than I had expected! The marks on the guitar in the pics are reflections. It needed a good cleaning, polishing and new strings put on. It looked like it had been put in the case and forgotten about for some time. She's all clean and shiny now once again!! She sounds amazing and plays so easy! So here is my new Vintage 1965 Gibson Hummingbird w/ sound clip! I had my first lesson two years ago February 1st, and took lessons for 18mos. Taking a break from them now and working on getting my chords clearer, timing, strumming and other techniques along with beginning fingerpicking. Rhythm guitar is my passion and I usually play the rhythm guitar 1 or 2 parts in songs. I recently purchased the Boss Br800 for recording and am still figuring out how to do what I want to on it. It's going to take a little time considering it took me a week to figure out you need to turn on the phantom power manually each time. I'm getting it figured out little by little but for now here is a recording of the Rolling Stones, Heart of Stone done on the Hummingbird. I know it's a electric guitar song but I really liked how it sounded on the Hummingbird. Plus it was kinda easy for me to record. I'm still working on it but here's what I have for now. Hope you guys enjoy and I don't hurt your ears too much. https://soundcloud.c...-of-stone-01-01 Sound clip of Hummingbird alone https://soundcloud.com/cdsmith58/65-hummingbird-sound-clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Congratulations on a very nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 wow that really is a beauty ... really "true vintage" enjoy ! you have an awesome husband =D JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Cindy, that is a stunningly beautiful vintage Hummingbird, and in what great shape it is ! Many happy years of playing left Im sure, she is a beauty, strum away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks Guys! Yes, JC he can be pretty awesome at times! I'm a lucky girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Awesome looking Hummingbird ! Fun strummer, from the sounds of your clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Absolutely great looking '65. You are a lucky girl ! I think your husband a lucky man also.... You play well for recently beginning. Congrats and many more happy years togather! Again, a stunning vintage Bird.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Fantastic state for a '65 guitar. See why you are happy. Maybe at some point we'll be able and lucky enough the hear the Bird alone. Strum on - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Well thanks a lot guys I am enjoying it so much and am hoping to get a clip of just the guitar out soon, I was so excited to finally get something recorded I ran with it. Hopefully tomorrow I'll get one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Goergeous Hummingbird, Cindy! Knew you had to be in Florida the minute I saw the setting for your 'Bird portrait. It looks a lot like my back yard in Vero Beach, just up the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Goergeous Hummingbird, Cindy! Knew you had to be in Florida the minute I saw the setting for your 'Bird portrait. It looks a lot like my back yard in Vero Beach, just up the road. Yes, not far at all, Village of Pinecrest actually, 20 minutes south of the city of Miami. We've had a nice winter this year haven't we? I played outside as much as I could it's getting humid and hot already though. Too bad we can't stay those temps all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Fantastic state for a '65 guitar. See why you are happy. Maybe at some point we'll be able and lucky enough the hear the Bird alone. Strum on - As requested sir new clip of the hummingbird alone. I hope this gives you a better idea how it sounds. I'm hoping to get a few other samples up soon too. https://soundcloud.com/cdsmith58/65-hummingbird-sound-clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Cindy, that is a stunningly beautiful vintage Hummingbird, and in what great shape it is ! Many happy years of playing left Im sure, she is a beauty, strum away sorry, wrong post by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 As requested sir new clip of the hummingbird alone. I hope this gives you a better idea how it sounds. I'm hoping to get a few other samples up soon too. https://soundcloud.com/cdsmith58/65-hummingbird-sound-clip The 'Bird is a wonderful rhythm guitar, and yours is no exception. Nice clip to show it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Awright ! Sounds like a fun guitar - you're gonna have a blast ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tango Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Very nice guitar. I have great memories of a friend's big brother playing a hummingbird and I have wanted one ever since. Congratulations on the guitar and of course, your anniversary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 The 'Bird is a wonderful rhythm guitar, and yours is no exception. Nice clip to show it off. Awright ! Sounds like a fun guitar - you're gonna have a blast ! Very nice guitar. I have great memories of a friend's big brother playing a hummingbird and I have wanted one ever since. Congratulations on the guitar and of course, your anniversary Thank you guys! I know I don't make her sing like she can yet but hopefully you all will be seeing progress in my playing as I continue my journey on guitar. Recording and being able to hear myself is a big step in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Thank you guys! I know I don't make her sing like she can yet but hopefully you all will be seeing progress in my playing as I continue my journey on guitar. Recording and being able to hear myself is a big step in that direction. And you have one heluva guitar to keep you motivated to keep going and developing Cindy ! I can tell you personally that having a few Gibbys around has really motivated me to get better and its been a great journey the last 4 years since I took up guitar again after a 15 year hiatus .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 And you have one heluva guitar to keep you motivated to keep going and developing Cindy ! I can tell you personally that having a few Gibbys around has really motivated me to get better and its been a great journey the last 4 years since I took up guitar again after a 15 year hiatus .. Isn't that the truth! I'm definitely a Gibby believer now. My instructor misguidedly steered me away from Gibsons saying they were over priced and so so sounding! Fool, I replaced him with a few Gibsons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 As requested sir new clip of the hummingbird alone. I hope this gives you a better idea how it sounds. I'm hoping to get a few other samples up soon too. https://soundcloud.c...bird-sound-clip Thanx Cindy – it's easy to hear this guitar has a huge potential, , , , so have you. May you spend many happy years together. Hep again ▲ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyC Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanx Cindy – it's easy to hear this guitar has a huge potential, , , , so have you. May you spend many happy years together. Hep again ▲ Thanks, E-m7, about the guitar I'm sure your right so far as me I sure hope so. I appreciate your kind comment. I certainly cant practice any more than I do, usually 3-5 hrs a day most days! Only thing that stops me is occasional hand pain from over playing. I've been bitten bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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