Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC Left-Handed Electro Acoustic Guitar with Baggs HiFi DNA in Heritage Cherry Sunburst

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC Left-Handed takes one of the most iconic acoustics ever made and tailors it for modern stage use, with a comfortable cutaway and a powerful Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. With its solid Sitka spruce and mahogany construction, classic square-shoulder body and instantly recognisable Hummingbird pickguard, this is a left-handed electro acoustic that delivers rich, versatile tone and a timeless look, whether you are strumming big chords or picking intricate lead lines.

First introduced in 1960, the Hummingbird has long been a favourite for singer-songwriters and rock players alike, and the Standard EC version builds on that heritage with improved upper fret access and a premium onboard pickup system. A comfortable SlimTaper mahogany neck, smooth rosewood fretboard and high-quality TUSQ and Grover hardware keep the feel fast and reliable, while the gloss nitrocellulose finish lets the Heritage Cherry Sunburst top really shine.

Iconic Hummingbird Tone, Modern Playability

With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the Hummingbird Standard EC delivers the warm, balanced voice that has made this model a studio and stage staple for decades. Scalloped X-bracing helps the top respond quickly and dynamically, so you get a lively acoustic tone that works just as well for delicate fingerpicking as it does for bold, percussive strumming. The addition of a cutaway means you can now take that classic sound all the way up the neck, opening up more melodic and soloing possibilities.

Left-Handed Comfort with SlimTaper Neck

This left-handed model is built from the ground up for southpaw players, with a mahogany neck carved to Gibson’s comfortable Round SlimTaper profile. The bound rosewood fretboard with a 12-inch radius and 20 standard frets feels familiar and easy under the fingers, making long sessions and live sets less tiring. Mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays complete the classic look while helping you navigate the neck with confidence.

Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System

The Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system is designed to capture the natural character of the Hummingbird without compromising its acoustic voice. Two lightweight sensors mounted to the bridge plate feed dedicated preamps, delivering a rich, full amplified tone with impressive gain-before-feedback performance. Discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls keep your stage sound easy to tweak mid-song, while remaining out of the audience’s line of sight.

Classic Looks and Reliable Hardware

Multi-ply body binding, a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and the famous tortoiseshell-coloured Hummingbird pickguard give this guitar a look that is instantly recognisable on any stage. A rosewood belly-up bridge with TUSQ saddle, TUSQ bridge pins and a TUSQ nut work together with Grover Rotomatic tuners to provide stable tuning and consistent intonation, so you can focus on the performance rather than the setup.

• Solid Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Construction - A solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides produces a rich, balanced tone with clear highs, warm mids and focused lows, ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle playing.
• Cutaway Hummingbird EC Body - The square-shoulder Hummingbird EC body with cutaway blends classic Gibson acoustic character with improved upper fret access, giving you more freedom for solos, melodic lines and modern playing styles.
• Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System - The Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system uses dual bridge-plate sensors and dedicated preamps to deliver a natural, dynamic amplified sound with excellent feedback resistance, plus discreet soundhole volume and tone controls.
• SlimTaper Neck and Premium Hardware - A comfortable Round SlimTaper mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, Grover Rotomatic tuners and TUSQ nut and saddle provide a smooth playing feel, solid tuning stability and reliable performance on stage or in the studio.

Body

• Body Shape: Hummingbird EC
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Sides Material: Mahogany
• Body Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Colour: Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Round SlimTaper
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Binding: Single Ply (Top)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12 inches
• Number of Frets: 20
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1.725 in / 43.81 mm

Hardware

• Bridge: Belly-up
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Saddle Material: TUSQ
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic

Electronics

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

Case

• Case: Hardshell