opinions on Hummingbird Pro

[Rose Morris 1996]

I played one today....very nice instrument...the Hummingbird Pro Vintage Sunburst, not the Cutaway version.

It's a "Guitar Center-exclusive release."

 

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Acoustic-Instruments/Square-Shoulder/Gibson-Acoustic/Hummingbird-Pro.aspx

[Danner]

This one doesn't resonate with me. The colors and the pickguard aren't quite balanced with the overall style of the guitar.

 

But, what the heck do I know about it

[je302]

Ive had my H-bird pro for about 6 months now and I love it. I also have a j-45, and they are definately two different beasts, but both sound amazing in their own way. The looks and build quality are as good as anything else Gibson makes these day's, I would recommend. I Also got to try the new Advanced jumbo pro recently, a very nice instrument.

[GotTheSilver]

I've played several of them at GC over time. Nice guitars. Some that I played sounded really great. Some not so great, although that could be because of dead strings. As with any acoustic guitar, I would recommend playing before you buy.

[emmonsh]

Ive had my H-bird pro for about 6 months now and I love it. I also have a j-45, and they are definately two different beasts, but both sound amazing in their own way. The looks and build quality are as good as anything else Gibson makes these day's, I would recommend. I Also got to try the new Advanced jumbo pro recently, a very nice instrument.

can you tell me how you compared the aj pro and hummingbird pro?

[je302]

I think its one of those situations where you should go play both on your own and see which sound you prefer. The AJ being rosewood / round shoulder, and Bird being mahogany w/ square shoulders, both are booming guitars, with great gibby tone, I thing the Aj is a little tighter and more crisp. I like them both, but if I had a choice between the two back when I bought the H-bird, I probabaly would have chose the Aj instead. Good luck!

[Jinder]

It's a shame these aren't available in the UK, the vintage burst non-cut is beautiful.

 

What is the scale length on these?

[drathbun]

I played one today....very nice instrument...the Hummingbird Pro Vintage Sunburst, not the Cutaway version.

It's a "Guitar Center-exclusive release."

 

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Acoustic-Instruments/Square-Shoulder/Gibson-Acoustic/Hummingbird-Pro.aspx

 

I take it from your handle you own a Rose Morris 1996? What year is it? Any chance of some photos? I know this is a Gibson forum but the RM1996 is just a unique instrument... inquiring minds want to know!

[Coelo]

Hi there,

 

I've been comparing a few guitars at my GC, including the AJ pro and the hummingbird pro.

 

I have to say that I am surprised in the differences in guitars, even the same model. Buying a guitar is a really personal experience, not like buying a cup of coffee where it is always the same 24/7 (not saying you thought it was, but that I thought the guitars would be more standardized.)

 

I've been playing the same four or five Gibsons for about a week and I cam down to this conclusion:

 

They are all nice guitars.

 

Ok seriously...

 

hummingbird Pro had a little wider range of sound, but less projection and perhaps a little less treble than the AJ pro.

However, I found the AJ pro with the sunburnt finish to be tinny, not good compared to the AJ pro with a natural finish.

I thought the J-45 Standard was a bit reserved, it didn't project like either the hummingbird pro or the AJ pro, but it itself had a slight bit more refined sound which was also nice.

And I played a studio deluxe which was really nice, didn't project as much as the AJ pro but it had a clarity to the sound which was very nice. Lastly I played a J-100 which was the loudest of them all and was really easy to play, sounded great, but again different than the others.

 

That probably didn't help at all, sorry.

All I know is that every guitar sounded different, and mostly good. I sat with four or five guitars for an hour and still was very confused at the end which one I liked. I picked up a $2k Taylor and immediately put it down. I'd rather have any of the Gibsons. The taylor sounded flat, but I'm going off topic.

 

If you play both the hummingbird and the AJ and you can't decide then try a third guitar like a studio deluxe, then go back to the AJ and the hummingbird. It might help you to figure out what you like by moving a little away from it and coming back.