Stringbreaker Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, a new Hummingbird Pro is coming to me via GC and UPS! I played a J50 around 30 - 35 years ago, and a small small B25 before that. I've always wanted to get back into Gibson, so here we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Congrats....please pics and sound bites when you get it!! Play it till your fingers bleed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Excellent timing on this topic. Just got back yesterday from three days in Branson, Mo. Saturday night I went to an "open mic" at The Branson Landing. There was a guy there who played a Hummingbird Pro. This was definitely a beast in sheep's clothing. This guitar kicked-butt, and in a big way. The guy played a Dylan song, a Cash one, and two Loving Spoonfull songs. A superb instrument. Sounded exceptionally good. I talked to the guy afterwards and got to play it a bit. Real sweet setup (the way it came). Very user-friendly. I think this guitar should have been named something else, because it's not a Hummingbird, BUT like "the bird," this guitar is its own kind of beast and deserves its own name. Ideal for fingerpicking "Darlin' Be Home Soon," but equally up-to-the-task of roaring on Cash's "Big River." In the past I've played 5-6 of them as they come-and-go at GC and I thought they sounded pretty good. But then on Saturday I got to see and hear one in the "real world." It definitely stood-out and I wasn't the only one who noticed. Congrats on a sweet guitar. I suspect you're going to love it. I know that I could easily live with a Hummingbird Pro like the one I saw on Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringbreaker Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Excellent timing on this topic. Just got back yesterday from three days in Branson, Mo. Saturday night I went to an "open mic" at The Branson Landing. There was a guy there who played a Hummingbird Pro. This was definitely a beast in sheep's clothing. This guitar kicked-butt, and in a big way. The guy played a Dylan song, a Cash one, and two Loving Spoonfull songs. A superb instrument. Sounded exceptionally good. I talked to the guy afterwards and got to play it a bit. Real sweet setup (the way it came). Very user-friendly. I think this guitar should have been named something else, because it's not a Hummingbird, BUT like "the bird," this guitar is its own kind of beast and deserves its own name. Ideal for fingerpicking "Darlin' Be Home Soon," but equally up-to-the-task of roaring on Cash's "Big River." In the past I've played 5-6 of them as they come-and-go at GC and I thought they sounded pretty good. But then on Saturday I got to see and hear one in the "real world." It definitely stood-out and I wasn't the only one who noticed. Congrats on a sweet guitar. I suspect you're going to love it. I know that I could easily live with a Hummingbird Pro like the one I saw on Saturday night. Thanks for the review! Now I'm not on the edge of my seat, thanks to you I'm standing at the window staring out . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markini Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Agreed, I have a couple of Hummingbird standards and a Hummingbird Pro. The Pro is totally different in tone in a good way, the best I can describe it is if Martin made a Gibson or vice versa. Its a long scale with superb note separation. She really shines at being picked, not so much love for the flesh. She records well too, if interested I will put up a sound cloud link. Enjoy your new Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringbreaker Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Agreed, I have a couple of Hummingbird standards and a Hummingbird Pro. The Pro is totally different in tone in a good way, the best I can describe it is if Martin made a Gibson or vice versa. Its a long scale with superb note separation. She really shines at being picked, not so much love for the flesh. She records well too, if interested I will put up a sound cloud link. Enjoy your new Pro. Thanks! I'll have to wait an extra day however - the guitar was at the UPS facility in Okie City when the tornado hit, so delivery has been postponed for a day. I'll get it tomorrow instead of today. Life is cruel i guess ♫ ♪ ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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