mackles73 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Hello, Wondering where I could find an affordable Gibson Hummingbird? Wanted one for years and have been saving up my pennies. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 You gotta define "affordable". New? Pristine? I've seen them go for 5-6 hundred bucks....not preferred years, and with lots of wear, (Mojo?). STILL can be a great guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 This question gets asked a lot here. If you are looking for a brand new guitar and looking to buy sight-unseen, reach out to EM Shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 For many buying a guitar is a compromise between what you want and what you can afford. One route is to go with a "player's guitar", one that has been oversprayed, had the bridge replaced, body refinished or other modifications that knock down value but do not necessariy hurt sound and feel. An even more affordable way to go is to look at some of the Made in Japan clones from the 1970s. The Ibanez take on Gibsons is probably about as good as it got. And sometimes it is best just to be patient and wait until you have the loot to get just what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 it depends how much you have in your pocket and if you want new or vintage JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Maybe in a petshop .. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 another option might be the new Epiphone version : http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Acoustic/Hummingbird.aspx JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 another option might be the new Epiphone version : http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Acoustic/Hummingbird.aspx JC Looks pretty. Interesting the Epiphone version is long scale while the Gibson is short scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 The Epi Hummingbird, which I've played many times at a friend's house, is a nice starter guitar, and will fulfill your visual need, but sound-wise it's not a Gibson. Not as deep, not as overall impressive. It's like playing a nice Yamaha or Ibanez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 No such thing as a cheap Hummingbird. I would go for a second even third or forth hand, dinged Standard. If you're lucky, a guitar like that would be affordable. An Epiphone will cover your immediate needs, but sooner or later leave you with an urge for the real thing. There's a chance you'll keep the Gibson 'till your sun goes down. And as you know, it'll only get better. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Yes another option would be something from the working man series. Not sure if they did a dreadnaught but the WM45 is a sweet guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Newbie, I'm zeroing in on three key words in your op: Gibson, Hummingbird and affordable. So, assuming you didn't really want alternatives and that is why you didn't ask for them... First make sure you know the difference between the pro which is the GC version and is a Hummingbird in name only, the standard which is the mainstay, and the newer TV which is the more expensive version. Assuming you define affordable as well below new in box, retail - scour the Internet sites for the big box stores that also sell used instruments and stand behind them. Safer overall than eBay and Craigslist, but a little costlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I believe people are throwing suggestions because there isn't such a thing as an affordable hummingbird? If there is ive never seen one. Maybe a 70s. To me affordable is a $1000 or under and there isn't such a thing. I think you need to define affordable? A used hummingbird will sell anywhere between 1600-2000 maybe a little more depending on various things. They are approximately $2900 new. This is the standard model. The true vintage model is about $600 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Personally I like this one the first couple pictures it looks great! :) http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330876224265 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Personally I like this one the first couple pictures it looks great! :) http://item.mobilewe...Id=330876224265 My wife said I'm not allowed to buy that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenumber2 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Personally I like this one the first couple pictures it looks great! :) http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330876224265 I'm sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerohead Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 1362271802[/url]' post='1337764']Personally I like this one the first couple pictures it looks great! :) http://item.mobilewe...Id=330876224265 But where's the guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerohead Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 1362253071[/url]' post='1337660']Maybe in a petshop .. ? Now I don't care who you are that's funny right there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hype Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Give us a price range in terms of your definition of affordable. If you are talking up to $1000 I've never seen it. Expect between $1800 to $3000 and I'm referring to used (vintage) & brand new for the Standard version only. That being said though, you maybe lucky and come across a once in a lifetime opportunity like this guy did with a J-200: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughdiamond Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 An even more affordable way to go is to look at some of the Made in Japan clones from the 1970s. The Ibanez take on Gibsons is probably about as good as it got. And sometimes it is best just to be patient and wait until you have the loot to get just what you want. Yep not bad for the money..this one's circa '69-73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hello, Wondering where I could find an affordable Gibson Hummingbird? Wanted one for years and have been saving up my pennies. Thanks! If well discounted new today is $2300..You should be able to find one for $1700 with a lot of new still evident in it..That new warranty is good to have though. But Ive see nice played in ones sell for $1500.. And $1500 is realistically not much for a good guitar. What ever you do dont buy a mid 60's thru most of 1980's..unless you are looking for furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 What ever you do dont buy a mid 60's thru most of 1980's..unless you are looking for furniture. Excuse me merseyb, 1965-66-67* is still the light-braced years. Nuts narrow in, but the sound and feel remain the same. In 1968 the braces are fortified and the soul of the models change – so does the nut width as they return to 1 11/16. From 1970 the double X-bracing is introduced (an extra fortification) and from there – as you say – it slides down till the ship is turned in the late 80's. Essence : from 1960 to '67 the creature is the same, , , if you accept the 9/16. *I encountered an excellent sounding '67 a few years back. Unfortunately it was worn to the point of ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Excuse me merseyb, 1965-66-67* is still the light-braced years. Nuts narrow in, but the sound and feel remain the same. In 1968 the braces are fortified and the soul of the models change – so does the nut width as they return to 1 11/16. From 1970 the double X-bracing is introduced (an extra fortification) and from there – as you say – it slides down till the ship is turned in the late 80's. Essence : from 1960 to '67 the creature is the same, , , if you accept the 9/16. *I encountered an excellent sounding '67 a few years back. Unfortunately it was worn to the point of ugly. Really..damn.. but those 60's Gibson acoustics were a bit crate like sounding. The Dove I had in the late 70's was a 60's with I think it had a tune o matic bridge(I didnt look at the body much cause it hurt to look at it : ) ..only the neck I loved. These Bozeman are much better don't you think? Im curious now,next time I see an early 60's Hummingbird or early Dove I wont just curse at it..Ill try it. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Mersey listen to toms 62 hummingbird on his thread. It's beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Mersey listen to toms 62 hummingbird on his thread. It's beautiful I don't see it..Ill look some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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