Gibson Hummingbird

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a warm, sweet tone. Mother of pearl parallelograms are inlaid in the rosewood fingerboard, and the headstock features the Gibson script and crown in mother of pearl as well. Includes hardshell case.Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Split Parallelogram InlaysThe fingerboard of Gibsons Hummingbird is constructed from the highest grade rosewood on earth, which is personally inspected and qualified by Gibsons team of skilled experts before it enters the Gibson factories. The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The Hummingbirds split parallelogram inlays are made of genuine mother of pearl, and are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps. The fingerboard also sports a rolled edgeinstead of the usual right angle where the fingerboard surface meets the neck, Gibson Acoustics rolled edges are slightly beveled for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the Hummingbird.Body Tonewoods back, sides and topThe body design of the Hummingbird is known as a square shoulder dreadnought. The top is made from AAA grade Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from mahogany, giving the Hummingbird a perfectly balanced midrange tone, with unbiased rich lows and clear treble registers. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibsons guitar build
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