nrand Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I believe these were not made during the 60's but I cannot find a starting date. Are these fairly new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I don't think I've ever seen an H'Bird 12 string. Do you have one, or have you seen one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltonwce Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Fullers has a new one for sale. I don't know when the first one was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Here's another... I think it is from the 60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Here's another... I believe that's a B-45-12 actually. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrand Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 This is the one I saw that made me wonder - I think these were available new in 2008 as a Custom line of some sort. I think these are actually copies of the Ibanez Lawsuit 12 strings from 1974-1975. Makes me wonder if maybe Ibanez should be suing Gibson - LOL. I own a mint 75 Concord Hummingbird that apparently sat in its case for 25-30 years untouched. Once I add some Grover tuners there will only be a couple of minor cosmetic differences. I hope your moderators have a sense of humour. http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=8&pos=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I think Hummingbird 12s have only been made as small runs or Custom instruments. I am unaware of 12-string versions of the Hummingbird from the 1960s thru the 1980s, although -- who knows? -- maybe some were made. The 12-string Hummingbird has only emerged, to my knowledge, in the last few years from Bozeman. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 The one at Fuller's I posted the image of is most definitely a Custom Shop model. It has the emblem on the back of the neck. I don't think they were ever a standard production model. Also, I think Bob R is right about the B45-12 model. It does have the same finish as the birds, and it sure is a good looker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I believe that's a B-45-12 actually. -- Bob R Oops... you're right of course Bob. Not a hummingbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I believe that's a B-45-12 actually. -- Bob R I believe you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrand Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 The one at Fuller's I posted the image of is most definitely a Custom Shop model. Jeremy Fuller from Fullers Vintage Guitar sent me this meaasge today: "This special run was built exclusively for us in 2008, there was one run also built in 2007 also." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrand Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 The one at Fuller's I posted the image of is most definitely a Custom Shop model. Jeremy Fuller from Fullers Vintage Guitar sent me this meaasge today: "This special run was built exclusively for us in 2008, there was one run also built in 2007 also." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haudenasaunee Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 This Hummingbird is now mine. I bought an Ibanez Concorde 12 copy in 1974. Played it to death. It wouldn't intonate properly right from the very beginning and the cheap plywood top caved and the instument finally became unplayable. I had looked for a replacement even when the Ibanez was new, always wanting the original. 35 years later the one at Fullers was the first I had encountered for sale. I couldn't buy it fast enough! It is a far better instument, worlds apart in every aspect. I was told by the rep at Gibsons Nashville Showcase store that these were in fact limited runs for Fullers but one had been made for the Nashville store. I own 6 twelve strings, used to be 7 but I gave one to my cousin in Nashville. The Hummingbird is now not only my favorite 12 string, it is my favorite guitar period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 here is a rare Takeharu 12 strings Hummingbird http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4399318239_e490110bd8_m.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4399317561_52250b9d3b_m.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Oh my word, that Fullers Hummingbird is completely, jaw-droppingly sexy. How is the tone? I would love one of those to go alongside my 6-string 'Bird. That would be the ultimate stage setup. Did it come with a pickup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I bought that guitar some 30 years ago, gave it to my niece 23 years ago and just got it back to relearn. That guitar is a Takeharu with no pickup since i used it only at home for pleasure. Godin guitars are made close to my home as i read you have one of them. I had it revised by a luthier yesterday and the guitar is in perfect shape and he's never seen cords so close to the frettboard or a 12 stringers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavychevy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Here is a nice Fake from the eary 70's, They even left the headstock blank so no sading required, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haudenasaunee Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Jinder. I have two other acoustic twelve strings. A Guild and a Martin. Both are beautiful to play and listen to. The Guild is a dreadnaught and the Martin is a Jumbo 12-41. Many people are of the opinion the J-12-41 is the ultimate 12-string acoustic and I know why. I am confident that every one of them would change their minds after playing the Hummingbird. It is richer, louder, more melodic, stunning. It may even be shocking to some people that such beautiful sounds are coming from a guitar. People sit and stare, mesmerized, unable to speak, even after I stop playing, it bring tears to women’s eyes. More than once I’ve been told “that’s the most beautiful guitar I’ve ever seen or heard”. If you can find another, grab it, it will be you favourite too. I wouldn’t sell this one for 10 times what I paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolf Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I agree. I bought a Hummingbird 12 string about a year and a half ago. Then, in what I can only describe as an episode of stupidity, sold it. I'd just bought a used Rainsong 12 for gigs, and thought, " man, why do I need two, and I'm playing the Rainsong more, it's too nice of a guitar to sit in the case, and maybe free some cash up for another 6 string...etc, etc." Any rate, within a couple weeks I was kicking myself and really missing it. So, I called Fuller's and they had another in stock, so I bought it. Expensive and stupid mistake. I'm keeping this one. It's really unlike any other 12. Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I've really got a case of GAS for a 12 string. My ultimate guitar would be a Hummingbird 12 - to match my 6 string. ever since I saw the Fullers I've wanted one- but $$$ is an issue. Last week I toured the new Guild factory in New Hartford, CT. They are making really fine guitars in their new facility - really fine. A new line of lower priced guitars (less finish, but the same level of workmanship in the actual woodworking) is coming out soon. The Standard series is really going to sell quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I've really got a case of GAS for a 12 string. You can't go wrong with a J-185 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter O'Brien Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 howdy, I have my dad's 1960 Hummingbird 12 string, it's apparently an "experimental" instrument - I'm dying to learn more about it, actually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 howdy, I have my dad's 1960 Hummingbird 12 string, it's apparently an "experimental" instrument - I'm dying to learn more about it, actually... Cool! How about some info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I was in Macaris in Charing Cross Road a couple of months ago and there was one in the window. Said on the label it was a special order for them. Didn't play it but would love to have one, some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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