Gibson Hummingbird Standard Left-handed Electro Acoustic Guitar with Baggs HiFi DNA in Vintage Cherry Sunburst

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard Left-handed Electro Acoustic in Vintage Cherry Sunburst brings one of Gibson’s most iconic acoustics into the modern stage and studio world, now voiced with the exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. With its square-shouldered body, warm mahogany and Sitka spruce construction, and unmistakable Hummingbird pickguard, it delivers the rich, resonant tone and bold visual flair that have inspired songwriters and performers for over six decades.

Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, this left-handed Hummingbird pairs classic Gibson build techniques with contemporary, performance-ready electronics. The result is a guitar that feels instantly familiar under the fingers, responds beautifully to everything from delicate fingerpicking to full-blooded strumming, and translates its natural acoustic character faithfully when you plug in.

Iconic Hummingbird Tone and Style

With its solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the Hummingbird Standard delivers the warm, woody low end and clear, singing highs that have made it a studio and stage favourite since 1960. The square-shoulder body shape offers a broad, open voice that fills the room, while the Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish, multi-ply binding and signature Hummingbird pickguard give it a timeless, instantly recognisable look that stands out under any spotlight.

Left-handed Comfort and Playability

Designed specifically for left-handed players, this model offers the same feel and response that right-handed Hummingbirds are famous for. The mahogany neck with a comfortable Round profile and bound rosewood fretboard makes chords, riffs and intricate fingerstyle passages feel natural and effortless. With a shorter 24.75 inch scale length and 20 standard frets, it has a slightly softer string feel that encourages expressive bends, vibrato and dynamic playing.

Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System

The Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system brings a premium, modern amplified voice to the Hummingbird without compromising its acoustic soul. Twin lightweight sensors mounted to the bridge plate, each with its own optimised preamp, capture a full-range, natural sound that reflects the guitar’s true character. The system offers impressive gain-before-feedback performance and features discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls, so you can fine-tune your live sound quickly without altering the guitar’s classic appearance.

Traditional Construction, Modern Reliability

A compound dovetail neck joint secured with hot hide glue ensures a strong, resonant connection between neck and body, enhancing sustain and tonal depth. The rosewood reverse-belly bridge, along with TUSQ nut, saddle and bridge pins, provides consistent transfer of vibration and reliable intonation. Grover Rotomatic tuners work with the self-lubricating TUSQ nut to keep tuning stable, so you can focus on your performance rather than constant retuning.

• Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Mahogany Back and Sides - This classic tonewood pairing delivers a rich, balanced voice with warmth, depth and clarity. It responds dynamically to your touch, making it equally at home with gentle fingerpicking, strummed chords and articulate flatpicking.
• Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System - The active dual-sensor design captures the full acoustic character of the Hummingbird while offering excellent feedback resistance. Individual preamps for each sensor and soundhole-mounted controls give you a natural, controllable amplified tone for stage and studio.
• Left-handed Neck with Comfortable Round Profile - The mahogany neck and bound rosewood fretboard are shaped for an easy, inviting feel in the left hand. Combined with the 24.75 inch scale, it offers a slightly slinkier string tension that encourages expressive playing and reduces fatigue during longer sets.
• Timeless Hummingbird Aesthetics - Multi-ply body binding, gloss nitrocellulose finish and the iconic Hummingbird pickguard create a visually striking instrument that looks as inspiring as it sounds. It is a guitar that commands attention on stage and becomes a centrepiece in any collection.

Body

• Body Shape: Hummingbird
• Top Material: Sitka spruce
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Sides Material: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body Binding: 5-ply top, 3-ply back
• Fingerboard Binding: Single-ply
• Colour: Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Round
• Scale Length: 24.75 in. / 628.7 mm
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Number of Frets: 20
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl parallelograms
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1.725 in. / 43.81 mm
• Neck Joint: Compound dovetail, hot hide glue

Hardware

• Bridge: Reverse-belly
• 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