fast Eddie Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hi Ive got the bug for a great Gibson acoustic. Any opinions on a1972 reissue of A 1960 humminbird as far as sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I never knew of such a guitar? I had no knowledge that Norlin-Gibson was doing RI's in the early 70's. I did know that they made some 'interesting' transitional models at the time. Do you have any pics or more info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 The seventies era was not a notable time for Gibson acoustics. 'Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 If it exists, it's one of a kind. We need a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast Eddie Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 I never knew of such a guitar? I had no knowledge that Norlin-Gibson was doing RI's in the early 70's. I did know that they made some 'interesting' transitional models at the time. Do you have any pics or more info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast Eddie Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Its on ebay. Has double inlays on neck and adjustable saddle. Serial points to 1972. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Its on ebay. Has double inlays on neck and adjustable saddle. Serial points to 1972. Mmmm, , , something tells me 1968 - though there's no p-guard screws. The bridge points the wrong way for a correct early copy, but it could be a detail. Riddles like this are always popular here - let's wait and hear what people say. Nice Bird - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I do not have the ambition to go look for the thing on eBay but as far as I know Gibson did not roll out reissues. I have seen HBs with serial numbers in the 900000 range (placing them in the early 1970s) that had the double block inlays and adjustable bridges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast Eddie Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks that helps. My computer crashed and i dint know how to upload photos from my phone to this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarLight Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks that helps. My computer crashed and i dint know how to upload photos from my phone to this site. Check this GC link out for lots of used Gibson Hummingbirds http://www.guitarcenter.com/Search/Default.aspx?src=gibson%20hummingbird&storenumber=856&storename=allentown&localstoresearch=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I have seen HBs with serial numbers in the 900000 range (placing them in the early 1970s) that had the double block inlays and adjustable bridges I don't doubt you Z, and you know I respect your golden-age-eyewitness-status, but finding a photo of one of these would be like goin' for a needle in a haystack , right !?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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