Gibson Hummingbird Special, Satin Ebony - Secondhand

Full Description

Balanced tone with clear definition

The combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides gives you a dependable, well-rounded voice. You’ll hear warmth in the lows, clarity in the highs, and a controlled midrange that works across different playing styles. Scalloped X-bracing helps the top respond more freely, so your dynamics come through whether you’re strumming or picking. This makes it a reliable choice if you move between genres or need one acoustic that covers multiple roles.

Comfortable body with focused low end

The concert depth body is slightly slimmer than a standard Hummingbird, making it easier to hold during longer sessions. It also tightens up the bass response, helping your sound sit more neatly in a mix without becoming boomy. Whether you’re recording or playing live, this more controlled low end keeps your parts defined. And if you often play seated or on stage for extended periods, the reduced depth makes a noticeable difference in comfort.

Ready for stage and studio use

With the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze system onboard, you can plug in and perform straight away. The under-saddle pickup captures the natural character of the guitar, while the active preamp ensures a consistent signal. A soundhole-mounted volume control keeps adjustments simple and within reach mid-performance. It’s a straightforward setup that works well for live sets, rehearsals, or quick recording sessions without extra gear.

Reliable feel and stable tuning

The round-profile utile neck offers a comfortable grip that suits a wide range of players. Paired with a rosewood fingerboard and 12-inch radius, it feels familiar and easy to navigate across all 20 frets. TUSQ components at the nut, saddle, and bridge pins help with consistent tone and tuning stability. Grover Rotomatic tuners keep everything locked in, so you can spend more time playing and less time retuning. It’s a dependable setup built for regular use.

Specifications

• Product Code: MCSSHBSPCEB
• Body Shape: Hummingbird
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back: Solid Mahogany
• Binding: Single Ply Cream, Top And Back
• Case: Premium Soft Shell

Neck

• Neck Material: Utile
• Neck Profile: Round
• Nut Width: 1.725” / 43.815mm
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.75” / 628.65mm
• Number Of Frets: 20
• Nut: Tusq
• Inlay: Pearloid Parallelogram

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional Belly Up; Rosewood
• Tailpiece: N/A
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
• Plating: Nickel

Electronics

• Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
• Bridge Pickup: N/A
• Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume