Gibson
Gibson Hummingbird
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Ranked #4 in Acoustic Guitars
724 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
A classic all-rounder that feels great and sounds great right away.
Consolidated from 38 cited sources across 27 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 enthusiastic source
- 31 positive sources
- 3 mixed sources
- 2 unconvinced sources
Pros & cons
- ✓ Premium feel
- ✓ All-round sound
- ✓ Rich, resonant sound
- ✓ Balanced midrange
- ✓ Solid build
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 12 articles, 18 video reviews and 8 community sources
31 positive sources
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If you're looking for the best acoustic guitar overall, it's, in my opinion, the Gibson Hummingbird . It's a premium-level instrument and a brilliant all-rounder when it comes to tone, well worth the investment. If the price of a Hummingbird leaves you feeling a little sweaty, don't worry, you can still get amazing acoustic tones for a lot less with my favorite budget acoustic, the Yamaha FG-800 .Read S
Great sounding Hummingbird. Thanks, Don. It's This is the Hummingbird from our original line this year. Hummingbird first introduced in 1960, very unique look. The pick guard just kind of makes it pop. It's one of the most recognizable acoustic guitars made by anybody. And this version is kind of a throwback to a time.Watch G
Well, Gibson guitars and a hefty price tag often go hand-in-hand, so when this great value Hummingbird fluttered onto my radar, it was too good to pass up. Make no mistake, this isn't some watered-down version of a Hummingbird; it's a full-on, honest-to-goodness Gibson. We're talking USA-made, solid tonewoods, quality electronics, and a gorgeous premium satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish.Read N
This guitar plays great, too. Plugs in, rosewood board. Yeah, with the hummingbird insignia looks great. I love white Gibson guitars, even like the obviously the white Les Paul Custom, the white SG Custom. >> I rarely see them, though. It's I don't see a lot of white acoustics. >> Not acoustics. >> Yeah, acoustics.Watch H
When I received it, it actually looked better than before. There was no sign of repair and he went out of his way to correct some of the finishes into the correct period. He was also very professional, knowledgeable, and timely. I would highly recommend and use him for any repair in the future.Read A
And they're both really nice feeling nice sounding square shoulder dreads from Gibson, but that wood pairing is definitely a little more commonly requested than this one. Here's a question. How come there aren't more bird named guitars? Well, you got the Heritage Eagle. >> Yeah.Watch F Facebook Stephen Gasque · owner
This is my first Hummingbird - and finally I know why it's one of the greatest guitars of all time. It plays as fast and tight as my '69 Les Paul, and the sound is so good! Shimmering highs, crunchy mids and a big, deep bass. A guitar full of surprises - and all of them good.View post O
A wonderful guitar if you are a acoustic player that also needs to play lead guitar right with that cutaway design here. getting easy access to those upper register notes on this guitar. You're going to notice a solid rosewood back and sides for that extended lowend range. Got a Sika spruce top here, thermally aged. And then we've got an ebony fretboard with mother of pearl split parallelograms.Watch M
From top to bottom, this Hummingbird creates a buzz. It’s such a simple guitar to play that it’s rare to ever feel like you’re incapable of striking the right chord – especially on a neck that’s just 12” in radius. A versatile instrument that can cover a lot of ground.Read J
I finally got to play a Gibson HummingBird and I loved it! The Gibson HummingBird Natural.Watch F Facebook peachguitars
The Hummingbird is such an iconic acoustic design, so it’s great to see it available at a range of price points. Here at Peach Guitars, we pride ourselves on our wide selection of acoustics, so if you’re in the market, make sure to head over and check them out.View post C
These sound as good or better in some ways. It's you know, it's it's a little and it's That's not a sales pitch. That's just pure straight guitar. Now that is the question though.Watch G
My top choice for the majority of players is the Epiphone 'Inspired By Gibson' Hummingbird. With its all-solid wood construction, classic looks and superb playability, it’s a great-sounding guitar that works well for so many different styles of music.Read E
Um walnut is nice because it uh is in the rosewoodish family sonically. So you know while the traditional hummingbird would be mahogany, a little bit more punchy, walnut is more lush, a little bit more rich.Watch P
Now, Epiphone is very proud to introduce the Hummingbird Standard EC, an Inspired by Gibson version of the world-famous Hummingbird with some notable updates that make this iconic guitar better than ever.Read A
The tone is punchy and crisp. From the playing position, it maybe feels a bit lacking in low-end and volume, but from out front there's plenty of clean bass and projection. The guitar feels very responsive as well. Although there was a point where playing harder didn't result in much more volume, so the dynamic range is a little limited. However, that natural compression makes for a great strumminWatch 1 1964 Gibson Hummingbird Facebook post
Folkway’s repair shop manager @davidmartinguitars presents an incredibly cool ‘64 Hummingbird that he’s just finished working on.View post M
But uh I definitely have got a lot of love for this. It's that sort of tobacco finish that it feels like the classic vibe. I do love it. And over here, what a what a gorgeous back and sides and front this guitar has. But look at that. That flame maple there. Beautiful. Stunning. Stunning. So these are the two square shoulder dreadnots that Gibson put out.Watch F Facebook Scott Moses · owner
In all cases, it was always worth waiting for the Gibson. Especially in the acoustics, there’s a real difference between them.View post M
The best cases without a doubt. These high-end Gibsons coming with beautiful timber cases. Just what you want. You want to store this thing. It's a beautiful piece of of craftsmanship and art, and you want it to be stored correctly, and this is how you go about doing so. Three, two, one. Oh my gosh. Beautiful. Now, some of the case candy that you're going to get with this.Watch C
Great guitar in excellent to like new condition. Made in the U.S.A.Read T
The price is that's why uh for other reasons, but anyway, just killer killer acoustics. One of the most uh used acoustics that's ever been there uh ever been in the business. So, um as far as the 60 specs, a lot of them very very same. So, it is a mahogany back and sides with a spruce top. This is a SA Sitka spruce top.Watch I Instagram Instagram post
These are great value for money and really are worth checking out!View post C
Um this thing plays amazing. Really nice. Uh my friend that bought it, he have the strings lowered on it. Uh just what a pleasure. Listen to how how this thing comes out. the tones, the mid-range tones in this thing and stuff are really standing out in this thing and stuff. So, it's not it's not really got that rosewood and and stuff on it.Watch F Facebook peachguitars
The Gibson Hummingbird Special is seriously good value for money!View post G
The Gibson actually seems to have a little bit more depth and breadth. Uh very interesting. >> All right, let me just play something in a different key. >> All right, let's hear the Martin. >> All right, one more time back on the Gibson. Are we hearing more depth? Is there something a little extra in the low end here? >> Man, very impressive. All right, two great guitars.Watch I Instagram Instagram post
The Gibson Hummingbird Special is seriously good value for money!View post J
Um, it again it's this I just I can't get over how beautiful and how wellmade these are. Again, it comes down to the neck, man. All I did was tune it up. I did put new strings on it. You'll hear that. Um, and so yeah, amazing. Amazing. So, let me play it for you. >> Heat. Heat. >> Heat. Heat. >> Heat. Heat. >> Heat. Heat. >> Bam. Heat.Watch Q
The Hummingbird's a classic acoustic-electric guitar that a lot of people consider one of the nicest high-end guitars you can buy. And with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, you get a nice clear projection that's powerful but still nice and warm, too.Watch J
All right, so far, so good. With the uh other guitars the uh two Taylor knockoffs has a different setup on the the preamp and the pickups. This one has the same one looks to be the same one the Martin knockoff has, which is far better than the ones that come on the Taylor knockoffs. There's more adjustment on the sound on this type.Watch J
>> And that's pretty good action to me. So, that's where I left it. And I'm not no professional. So, I'm just kind of learning as I go on a lot of this stuff on setups. So, I don't I try not to bite off more than I can chew.Watch
3 mixed sources
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GuitarPlayer Article · Jun 2022
The Canadian Flatpicker The Canadian Flatpicker · 7.6K subscribers · Jun 2025
MusicRadar Article · Sept 2025
If you're looking for a great value for money acoustic-electric, the Hummingbird Studio is hard to beat.Read T
I have a hard time playing these Gibsons. Honestly, the neck is the neck is too good or something. The neck is too nice. I like the authentic neck. I like the big bulky, excuse me, neck because I have, you know, kind of bulky hands. I don't know. I like it better. But this is well enough, you know, pretty good. It's a little tricky to get around on it. Heat. Heat. Not bad.Watch M
Quality of build and tone belies price point.Read
2 unconvinced sources
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Guitar Forum - The Gear Page Canuckman · reviewer · Jan 2026
I tried one out at a local Long and Mcquade and I was far from impressed. It was the VOS not the Murphy Lab. I wasn't too thrilled with the finish preferring a deeper red heritage cherry. It was a little more washed out and not quite that red. However that alone wouldn't be a deal breaker. Second, the break angle over the saddle was very shallow and the action was pretty high up at the 12th fret.Read F Facebook Mitch Ashford · owner
All things considered I couldn’t bring myself to spend the 9k on a guitar I had such high hopes for.View post
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #4 of 13 on our acoustic guitars tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 38 cited sources across 27 outlets.
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