Blue_Notes Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I picked up a 2011 Gibson Hummingbird True Vintage today and I'm starting to have a few little doubts about its authenticity. I'm hoping its just paranoia. Its looks and sounds amazing and the logo looks the real deal, the craftsmanship also looks top notch but just a few little things are bugging me. For instance the tuning pegs dont have Gibson Deluxe written on the back of them and the truss rod cover doesnt say Hummingbird. Did Gibson make this particular model without these details? Also, there is a small black fabric velcro loop inside the guitar that seems to have no apparent use considering the guitar has no pickup. Im hoping someone can help me with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Notes Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 I've played this thing for a few hours today now and if it is a fake, I want to know who made it because its the best damn acoustic guitar I've ever played lol. I think my fears are a little irrational here but feel free to alleviate them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalex Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Probably best if you can post some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Let's see pics... I wouldn't discount it based on what you have said so far. Here is an ad for one that sold a few years ago... custom shop VOS True Vintage. No truss rod cover with HUMMINGBIRD... Maybe yours is one of these VOS's http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362445 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Notes Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Not great photos. I havent had a chance to take some good ones but gives you an idea of what the guitar is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 There's nothing obviously wrong from the pictures. Not all tuners used by Gibson say "Gibson Deluxe", and not all Hummingbird truss rod covers are engraved. How about some close up photos of the back of the headstock and the label inside, as well as other details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 If its a fake then its the best fake ive ever seen. Im 99% sure its original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 For what it's worth - your picture looks identical to my 2011 H'Bird TV. Except, mine has the engraved "hummingbird" TRC. My tuners do Not have "Gibson deluxe" on them though.CONGRATS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Gibson is a wacky company and sometimes you will find supports or stuff inside which makes you scratch your head . That said your's is a real hummingbird and maybe the guy that owned it before lost or did not like the TRC that said Hummingbird.The tuners aren't always gibson deluxe JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 You got yourself a Bird. Nothing wrong with those tuners - go and check yourself. There are lots of head-stock close-ups to be found. Only 'different' thing - as mentioned above - is the tr-cover. Unlike the nice one in Sal's thread and every other HB, it appears to be all black. That's from the period before the Hummingbirds were born. Never mind, see it as personality, , , or find a white edged version - they should be affordable. Well, be glad, , , especially as the guitar hook you so well - and welcome to the voliere ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejohnny Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 do you want my trc? I have a 2013 TV bird and changed the trc to a vintage style lespaul trc, which looks much better on a bird, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 The truss rod cover really doesn't mean anything. They crack easily when being reinstalled after a TR adjustment and they're cheap on ebay. The Velcro loop could have been a factory mistake in that they thought it was going to be a standard bird or maybe someone installed a pick up then removed it. It sure looks like the real deal and your reaction to playing it pretty much dispels any chance of it being a knock off. Out of curiosity, did it come with a case? If so, is it tan with a pink interior? Of course, the only way to tell for sure is to mail it to E-minor7 and he'll check it out out for you. Assuming it's authentic, he'll send it back without the Cali-Girl case and the strings (especially if they're a few years old) but at least you'll be able to sleep at night if he says it's real. Congratulations on your new bird (and it's an elite one) and welcome to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Notes Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 Thanks for all the replies. I'm sure its not a fake and as I said earlier I think I was just being a little paranoid about it. I've taken it to my luthier for a full set up as the action was a little high. It was hard to part with it but I know the few days without it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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