{"product_id":"1964-gibson-hummingbird-3","title":"1964 Gibson Hummingbird","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1964 Gibson Hummingbird\u003c\/strong\u003e, a soulful, road-worn example of Gibson’s iconic square-shoulder dreadnought. With its \u003cstrong\u003esolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emahogany back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, this mid-’60s Hummingbird delivers the warm, woody compression, focused low end, and classic Gibson shimmer that have made this model a favorite among singer-songwriters for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is decidedly \u003cstrong\u003eplayer-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e, proudly wearing the marks of a life well played. Our master luthier performed a series of essential, professional structural repairs — including addressing loose and cracked internal bracing, a fretboard extension crack, installing a proper, \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003emaple laminate bridge plate sourced from a 1964 Epiphone Texan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and regluing the bridge — all executed cleanly and with an ear toward tone and longevity. The result is a structurally sound, fully stabilized vintage Hummingbird with tons of character and exceptional responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHummingbird’s square-shoulder body \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eforward X-bracing \u003c\/strong\u003eyield the bold projection and balanced tonal profile that helped define the sound of the 1960s folk boom. Despite its cosmetic wear — dings, finish checking, and honest battle scars — this guitar plays beautifully and is set up for comfortable action and strong, lively tone. Whether strummed or fingerpicked, it offers that unmistakable Gibson warmth and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal hardware includes \u003cstrong\u003eKluson Deluxe tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e (with one \u003cstrong\u003edouble-line replacement on the D string\u003c\/strong\u003e), the classic \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable ceramic saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eplastic nut\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eHummingbird pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e with engraved artwork. Binding, inlays, and rosette all retain their vintage charm and exhibit the craftsmanship characteristic of mid-’60s Kalamazoo production. This instrument also features a discreet \u003cstrong\u003eunder-saddle pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, installed using a jack at the endpin position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1964 Gibson Hummingbird\u003c\/strong\u003e comes housed its original hardshell case, offering reliable protection for both stage and studio use. 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