Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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I've always been intrigued by the look of the Gibson Hummingbird and as a short scale square shoulder mahogany dreadnought it makes a lot of sense to me in theory as a versatile instrument.

However - the vintage 1960s Hummingbirds I have played over the years have left me a bit disappointed - maybe it's the ADJ ceramic bridge, the huge pick guard, the slim neck or a combination of all these factors.

With the Murphy Lab 1960 Hummingbird Gibson have produced a guitar that lives up to the promise of the specs - I did not expect to like it as much as I did but I really enjoyed my time with this instrument. If you hate the looks then fine but you should definitely try one if you get the chance. I personally think it looks darn fine.

Thank you to Gibson UK for the loan of this beautiful guitar - learn more here
gibson.com/en-GB/p/Acoustic-Guitar/1960-Hummingbird-Heritage-Cherry-Sunburst-Light-Aged/Heritage-Cherry-Sunburst-Light-Aged

I'll see you in the next one

Until then, stay tuned

Michael