Gibson Hummingbird Faded Natural Satin 2023
GIBSON HUMMINGBIRD FADED 2023
- Year: 2023
- Country of manufacture: USA
- Serial number: 20933044
- Body Type: Square Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
- Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Natural)
- Neck Material: Mahogany with Rounded Profile
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Parallelogram inlays
- Nut Width: 1.725" (43.815 mm)
- Nut & Saddle Material: Genuine Bone
- Bridge: Rosewood Traditional "Belly Up"
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh SD90-SL Tuners
- Electronics: LR Baggs VTC undersaddle pickup and preamp
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top and back, single-ply fingerboard
- Condition: 9/10
- Case: Original Gibson Hardshell Case
Comments:
The Hummingbird Faded is a modern iteration of Gibson's iconic square-shouldered dreadnought, designed to offer a more vintage-inspired feel and price point by using a thinner satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish. It retains the signature large hand-painted hummingbird and butterfly pickguard that defines the series. The "Faded" satin finish is often preferred by players who believe a thinner lacquer allows the wood to "breathe" more freely, resulting in a more open, resonant, and "woody" sound compared to thick gloss finishes. It comes factory-equipped with an LR Baggs VTC undersaddle pickup system, which includes volume and tone controls discreetly mounted in the soundhole for live performance without invasive body modifications. The "Demo" engraving on the back of the headstock indicates the guitar was destined for artist demonstration / promotional purposes.
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GIBSON HUMMINGBIRD FADED 2023
- Year: 2023
- Country of manufacture: USA
- Serial number: 20933044
- Body Type: Square Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
- Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Natural)
- Neck Material: Mahogany with Rounded Profile
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Parallelogram inlays
- Nut Width: 1.725" (43.815 mm)
- Nut & Saddle Material: Genuine Bone
- Bridge: Rosewood Traditional "Belly Up"
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh SD90-SL Tuners
- Electronics: LR Baggs VTC undersaddle pickup and preamp
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top and back, single-ply fingerboard
- Condition: 9/10
- Case: Original Gibson Hardshell Case
Comments:
The Hummingbird Faded is a modern iteration of Gibson's iconic square-shouldered dreadnought, designed to offer a more vintage-inspired feel and price point by using a thinner satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish. It retains the signature large hand-painted hummingbird and butterfly pickguard that defines the series. The "Faded" satin finish is often preferred by players who believe a thinner lacquer allows the wood to "breathe" more freely, resulting in a more open, resonant, and "woody" sound compared to thick gloss finishes. It comes factory-equipped with an LR Baggs VTC undersaddle pickup system, which includes volume and tone controls discreetly mounted in the soundhole for live performance without invasive body modifications. The "Demo" engraving on the back of the headstock indicates the guitar was destined for artist demonstration / promotional purposes.
ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID
All purchases include EU taxes/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.
WHY BUY FROM US
We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.
SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN
If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.
WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY
We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
VALUATION SERVICE
If you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.
