Hummingbird Custom Koa
Custom Shop treatment of a Gibson Classic Guitar Acoustic Steel montana Natural
6string Acoustic Guitar Custom Shop Model with Hummingbird Inlays Engraved Tuners Sitka Spruce
The Hummingbird Custom is one of Gibson Montanas most popular custom shop models handmade at the Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop in Bozeman Montana This model is based on Gibsons famous Hummingbird model first released in 1960 that soon became a trademark of the times with artists like the Rolling Stones and is still seen today with mythical artists like John Mellencamp Tom Petty and newcomers like Michelle Branch The Hummingbird Custom features a headstock and bridge bearing custom inlaid Hummingbirds in flight each hand engraved and made of solid mother of pearl The body of the Hummingbird custom is highlighted with a custom selected flamed Koa back and sides abalone body trim and an elegant Orpheumstyle fretboard inlay of colorful abalone against a rosewood backdrop The pickguard of the Hummingbird custom alone works for framing with its ornate rendition of the Hummingbirds most famous trademark artistry all expressed in hand engraved abalone and pearl
