Gibson Hummingbird Original Left-handed Electro Acoustic Guitar with Baggs HiFi DNA in Heritage Cherry Sunburst

The Gibson Hummingbird Original Left-handed in Heritage Cherry Sunburst brings one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever made into the modern era for southpaw players. With its classic square-shoulder body, warm mahogany and Sitka spruce tonewood pairing, and beautifully detailed Hummingbird aesthetic, it delivers the rich, versatile voice that has defined countless recordings, now paired with the discreet, natural-sounding Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system for stage-ready performance.

Introduced in 1960 as Gibson’s first square-shoulder acoustic, the Hummingbird has long been a favourite across genres, from folk and country to rock and pop. This Hummingbird Original stays true to that legacy with vintage-inspired appointments, a gloss nitrocellulose finish and the unmistakable Heritage Cherry Sunburst, while modern Gibson craftsmanship ensures rock-solid reliability and consistency. Whether you are strumming big open chords or picking intricate lines, it responds with balance, warmth and clarity.

Left-handed players are fully catered for with a comfortable Rounded mahogany neck profile, a rosewood fingerboard and a shorter 24.75 inch scale length that makes chords and bends feel instantly inviting. Mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, multi-ply body binding and the famous Hummingbird pickguard give it a timeless, premium look that stands out on any stage.

For live use and recording, the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system captures the guitar’s acoustic character with impressive realism. Twin bridge-plate sensors and individually voiced preamps provide a rich, dynamic amplified sound with excellent resistance to feedback, while soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls keep everything within easy reach but out of sight from the audience. Combined with its hardshell case, this makes the Hummingbird Original Left-handed a complete, professional-grade tool for serious performers and discerning collectors alike.

Vintage Hummingbird Tone and Feel

The classic combination of a Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides, supported by scalloped X-bracing, gives the Hummingbird Original its signature blend of warmth, clarity and dynamic range. It is equally at home underpinning a song with big, open-position strums or carrying a mix with articulate melodic lines, making it a true all-rounder for songwriters and performers.

Left-handed Playability with Rounded Neck Profile

A mahogany neck with a comfortable Rounded profile and a 24.75 inch scale length offers an inviting, familiar feel for left-handed players. The 12 inch radius rosewood fingerboard with 20 standard frets provides a smooth playing surface for both chords and single-note work, while the bone nut helps maintain tuning stability and tonal clarity across the neck.

Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System

The Baggs HiFi DNA system uses two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each with its own optimised preamp, to deliver a natural, detailed amplified sound. It preserves the guitar’s acoustic voice while offering impressive gain-before-feedback, and discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls let you fine-tune your sound quickly on stage without altering the guitar’s classic appearance.

Iconic Hummingbird Aesthetic

From the Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish and gloss nitrocellulose lacquer to the multi-ply body binding and famous Hummingbird pickguard, this guitar has unmistakable visual presence. Gold Gotoh Keystone tuners, mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays and a traditional belly-up rosewood bridge complete a look that is as inspiring as its sound, making it a centrepiece in any collection.

• Sitka Spruce Top with Mahogany Back and Sides - This time-honoured tonewood pairing delivers a versatile voice with a clear top end, warm midrange and supportive low end. It suits a wide range of styles, from delicate fingerpicking to powerful rhythm work, making the guitar a reliable companion for any musical setting.
• Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System - Twin bridge-plate sensors and individually voiced preamps capture the guitar’s natural acoustic character with impressive realism. The result is a rich, dynamic amplified tone with excellent feedback resistance, ideal for live performance and studio recording alike.
• Comfortable Rounded Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard - The Rounded mahogany neck profile, 24.75 inch scale length and 12 inch radius rosewood fingerboard combine to offer an easy-playing feel for left-handed musicians. Chords, bends and melodic runs all feel smooth and controlled, encouraging longer, more expressive playing sessions.
• Heritage Cherry Sunburst and Classic Hummingbird Styling - The gloss nitrocellulose Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish, iconic Hummingbird pickguard, multi-ply binding and gold Gotoh Keystone tuners create a visually striking instrument. These vintage-inspired details not only look stunning under stage lights but also reinforce the guitar’s connection to over six decades of musical history.

Body

• Body Shape: Hummingbird square-shoulder
• Top Material: Sitka spruce
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Sides Material: Mahogany
• Body Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
• Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Colour: Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 24.75 in / 628.7 mm
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12 in
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.725 in / 43.81 mm
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl parallelograms

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional belly-up
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
• Truss Rod Cover: Hummingbird

Electronics

• Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (soundhole mounted)

Case

• Case: Hardshell