{"product_id":"1965-gibson-hummingbird-1","title":"1965 Gibson Hummingbird — 1 11\/16\" Nut","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1965 Gibson Hummingbird\u003c\/strong\u003e, a square-shouldered classic featuring the highly desirable \u003cstrong\u003e1 11\/16\" nut width\u003c\/strong\u003e retained from earlier production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1960 as Gibson’s first square-shoulder dreadnought, the \u003cstrong\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/strong\u003e quickly became a flagship model, admired for its warm, woody deep mahogany voice and striking visual presence. By 1965, Gibson had begun transitioning many models to a narrower nut width, a change that some players and collectors find less desirable and accommodating. This example, however, retains the earlier 1 11\/16\" specification, offering \u003cstrong\u003ea more substantial feel in hand and enhanced string spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e—an important and increasingly sought-after distinction within mid-’60s production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the spruce top displays beautiful grain beneath the iconic Hummingbird pickguard, while the mahogany back and sides deliver the focused fundamental and dry, balanced response for which these guitars are known. Appointments remain quintessentially mid-’60s Gibson: multi-ply top purfling, a simple multi-ply rosette, cream binding, and \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Kluson Deluxe tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e. The adjustable rosewood bridge with ceramic saddle remains intact, preserving both originality and the characteristic tonal flexibility of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good for its age, showing \u003cstrong\u003ebelow-average cosmetic wear\u003c\/strong\u003e overall. Prior to our acquisition, a strap button was installed, likely without a pilot hole, resulting in a hairline crack at the heel cap that extends slightly\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003einto the heel. Both are currently stable and structurally sound. (The price has been adjusted accordingly.) Otherwise, the instrument is crack-free and does not require a neck reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1965 Hummingbird represents a superb opportunity to acquire a clean, structurally excellent example with the preferred wider nut width—equally compelling to the vintage purist, the working musician, and the Gibson collector alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with an aftermarket Gibson hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHummingbird\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1965\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e356693\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Spruce\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSunburst nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosette:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMulti-ply\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurfling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMulti-ply\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpruce\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Maple (original)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\/Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDreadnought (square shoulder)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; 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