Sam From Dallas Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Just became an incredibly happy owner of a 1964 Hummingbird Natural top which looks more like my Adirondack topped guitars than sitka. I know that Gibson used red spruce tops on some of its war time J-45's but was unsure if there is any instance of utilization during the early sixties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Just became an incredibly happy owner of a 1964 Hummingbird Natural top which looks more like my Adirondack topped guitars than sitka. I know that Gibson used red spruce tops on some of its war time J-45's but was unsure if there is any instance of utilization during the early sixties... Short answer is "No, ... but, with Gibson, nothing can be completely ruled out." How about posting a picture? -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 During WWII is when Gibson went to Sitka spruce and it would be rare indeed to see any Gibson made after 1942 up to the establishment of the Bozeman shop with a red spruce top About the only guitar I am truly hungering for is a '60-'64 Hummingbird. So I am envious no matter what the top is made of. Congrats - a fantastic score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam From Dallas Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Many thanks guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam From Dallas Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Many thanks to you both... I'm so in love with these guitars... they remind me why we love to play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleo Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 That's damn fine, sir. Hummingbirds are my "kryptonite"; They make me weak and helpless in their presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvguit Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Sam, that looks to be quite a fine example of a 'bird. My guess would be Sitka. Beautiful Gibson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam From Dallas Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thanks to you both... I think you're right...there's such a complexity of sound ( is that English?) that makes me look for a magic answer as to the why- " oh it's the top"... They just knew how to put these pieces of wood together and a few short years later they forgot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 That's damn fine' date=' sir. [/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eds111 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Just perfect. I think I will go play my Bird now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Sam' date=' that looks to be quite a fine example of a 'bird. My guess would be Sitka. Beautiful Gibson![/quote'] +1 Looks like nicely aged spuce. And man, that is in gorgeous shape for a 64. Smokin' looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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