Triumph1050 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Sure looks sweet. My Pops is a Hummingbird guy thru and thru and I like 'em but I prefer a vintage sunburst without all the regular Hummingbird bling. My hats not big enough to pull that off. So I stumbled across one of these at the Gibson site. I prefer dreads and swoopy pickguards. LOL Looks great! Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Corret me if im wrong but the HB Pro is like that HB Artist which means a shortscale version of the SWD in mahogany, same body shape. A lot of love for this model, couple threads ran on this recently, or was on it the AGF ? Anyway, its a great guitar, i played on and it was a winner for sure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph1050 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Upon further research the HB Pro is the smaller square as you mentioned like the SWD. So its got no birds, its a different shape than a large square 'Bird....why call it a Hummingbird???? Its basically a SWD but in mahogany. And that's fine but I have a SWD already. I'm still wanting a Country Western or Southern Jumbo. I like the Kristofferson but its pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Upon further research the HB Pro is the smaller square as you mentioned like the SWD. So its got no birds, its a different shape than a large square 'Bird....why call it a Hummingbird???? Its basically a SWD but in mahogany. <_< I get it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdogg Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Just one thought, BUY IT! Hummingbird PRO is also available in cherryburst in limited production as well as a shortscale version the Hummingbird Artist which I own and am very fond of. They are propriatary to GC and MF and worth a checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgwoods Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Specs say it's long scale- 25.5" It is a mighty attractive guitar and i fit was short scale I would think of buying one. I want a hog Gibson and I like the neck inlays, but can't do the big time bling on the traditional Hummingbird- like you said- my hat isn't big enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 <Hummingbird Pro> . . Its basically a SWD but in mahogany. And that's fine but I have a SWD already. I'm still wanting a Country Western or Southern Jumbo. I like the Kristofferson but its pricey. Hmmm . . . . So now, what's your question again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph1050 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hmmm . . . . So now, what's your question again? My original post had the question...not the 2nd one that you quoted me from. It's right there in the title..."Any love for the Hummingbird Pro?" I simply hadnt heard much about this model and didnt know much about it but thought it looked great. After researching more AFTER the thread started I learned it was smaller than a Hummingbird and was very similar in shape to a SWD...and 'hog instead of rosewood. Title still applies... Does anyone like this guitar or have any thoughts on it. There's not alot out there about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdogg Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have owned two traditional birds and currently Hummingbird Artist which I think is the best Gibson acoustic I have owned. I have played 4 Pros and they are very nice. Not the balanced mellow sound of a tradinal HB known for strumming so well, has the Gibson mahogany sound with a bit of growl, very sweet strong mids, strong defined bass. I played many Gibsons before buying mine and the j35 seemed closer to the Pro than a tradinal bird. Mine has opened up beautifully and is very loud and warm. Personally I think its one of the best deals Gibson offers. Also there have been some previous owners and sound clips on the Pro if you care to search the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdogg Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Ooop double post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Okay. From your OP I thought you were looking to buy. I like both the alternatives - the HB Pro and the HB Artist. They provide somewhat less expensive and less blingy choices, without giving up quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Just a SongWriter Deluxe with a vintage sunburst finish! A great guitar! Where do they get the Hummingbird affiliation from? Beats me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Here are the differences between the HB Pro and the reg. HB HB Pro Body Custom Line Body Scale Long Nut Width 1.6875" Finish Vintage Sunburst HB Standard Body Traditional Square Shoulder Scale Short Nut Width 1.725" Finish Heritage Cherry Sunburst The Hummingbird Pro is not a limited run; GC can order as many as they want. But these are only for guitar center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 sorry if this is a noob question guys, but what would the Hummingbird Pro sound like compared to a J-45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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