The Illustrated Catalog of Guitars: 250 Amazing Models From Acoustic to Electric by Nick Freeth

Author:Nick Freeth
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781510756816
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

Although this J-50 no longer has an adjustable bridge, this stamp fitted inside its body indicates that one was originally fitted to it.

Gibson Hummingbird

The first Hummingbird, launched in 1960, was the first of Gibson’s square-shouldered acoustic guitars. It had an exquisite pickguard inlay, designed by staffer Hartford Synder. The company promoted the guitar as being the “big, round, and full...with the deep rumbly bass so prized by guitar players.” It had been specially tailored for vocal accompaniment, and promised prospective buyers that the Hummingbird could be relied upon to provide a combination of “resonant tone, carrying power and striking beauty.” The instrument lived up to expectations: folk and country pickers admired its mellow, rich timbre; pop and rock performers found it ideal for creating hard-driving rhythm.

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