The Interstellar Tone Traveler believes that legendary tone shouldn't require a flagship investment — and the Gibson Hummingbird Special in Satin Vintage Cherry Sunburst proves that point beautifully. The Hummingbird has been one of the most beloved and recognizable acoustics in the known universe since its 1960 debut, and this Special brings that iconic heritage to players at an exceptional value without cutting corners on what matters most. Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, it pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides — real tonewoods throughout — supported by traditional scalloped X-bracing that enhances resonance and projection across the full dynamic spectrum. The concert-depth square-shoulder body delivers that unmistakable Hummingbird silhouette with a satin nitrocellulose finish that lets the wood breathe naturally, wrapped in single-ply binding on both top and back for a clean, classic aesthetic. The iconic Hummingbird tortoise pickguard with its simplified stamped graphics keeps the legendary visual identity front and center — recognizable from across any room in the galaxy.

The mahogany neck joins the body via a compound dovetail joint with traditional hot hide glue for maximum sustain and tonal transfer, topped with a rosewood fretboard featuring pearloid parallelogram inlays at a comfortable 12" radius — familiar, inviting, and smooth across all 20 frets. A TUSQ nut, TUSQ saddle, and TUSQ bridge pins, a traditional belly-up rosewood bridge, and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep tuning stable and performance dependable across any mission. The onboard L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze under-saddle pickup with soundhole-mounted volume control makes this Hummingbird stage- and studio-ready straight out of the premium softshell case, delivering clear, natural amplified tone that honors the guitar's acoustic voice. From folk and country to blues and rock, the Hummingbird Special covers the full sonic universe with warmth, balance, and that unmistakable Hummingbird character — the legendary bird, now accessible to every explorer ready to take flight.

Model: Hummingbird Special
Body Back/Sides: Mahogany (Solid)
Body Top: Sitka Spruce (Solid)
Body Shape: Hummingbird (Square Shoulder)
Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
Body Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Binding: Single Ply Top and Back
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Parallelograms 
Nut: Tusq, 1.73" 
Neck Profile: Rounded
Scale: 24.75"
Radius: 12" 
Frets:  20 (Standard)
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail to Body Joint, Hot Hide Glue
Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo and Crown in Gold Silkscreen
Bridge: Traditional Belly Up: Rosewood
Pickguard: Hummingbird with Simplified Stamped Graphics; Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Bell: Black
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge Pins: Tusq
Saddle Material: Tusq
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics 
Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume 
Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack 
Case: Premium Softshell Case 
String Gauge: .012. .016, .024, .032, .042, .053