1964 Gibson Hummingbird

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1964 Gibson Hummingbird, a soulful, road-worn example of Gibson’s iconic square-shoulder dreadnought. With its solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, 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.

This example is decidedly player-grade, 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, vintage maple laminate bridge plate sourced from a 1964 Epiphone Texan, 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.

The Hummingbird’s square-shoulder body and forward X-bracing yield 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.

Original hardware includes Kluson Deluxe tuners (with one double-line replacement on the D string), the classic adjustable ceramic saddle, plastic nut, and the distinctive Hummingbird pickguard 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 under-saddle pickup, installed using a jack at the endpin position.

This 1964 Gibson Hummingbird comes housed its original hardshell case, offering reliable protection for both stage and studio use. For players seeking a vibey, seasoned vintage Gibson with a professionally stabilized structure and rich, played-in tone, this Hummingbird is an outstanding opportunity.

Specifications

Model & Year

• Model: Gibson Hummingbird
• Year of Manufacture: 1964
• Serial Number: 163776

Body

• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid mahogany
• Body Shape: Square-shoulder dreadnought
• Bracing: Forward X, non-scalloped
• Binding: Cream top and back binding with black accent lines
• Rosette: Multi-ring cream and black pattern
• Finish / Color: Natural top; cherry back, sides, and neck
• Pickguard: Original engraved Hummingbird pickguard
• Body Depth: 4 1/2"
• Weight: 4lbs 4oz

Neck

• Wood: Mahogany
• Construction: Set-in dovetail joint
• Profile: Mid-’60s rounded C
• Nut Width: 1.68" (1 11/16") — the desirable wider mid-’60s spec
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Brazilian rosewood
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl split parallelograms
• Frets: Very Good condition with light divoting
• Headstock: Gibson block logo with crown inlay

Hardware

• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, single-line; one double-line replacement (D string)
• Bridge: Original adjustable bridge
• Saddle: Adjustable ceramic
• Nut: Original plastic
• Strap Buttons: Replaced endpin to accommodate pickup jack; aftermarket button at heel of neck

Condition: Good Player-Grade

• Cosmetic: Heavy, honest play wear; finish checking; dings and scratches throughout
• Structural: Professionally repaired and fully stable; internal bracing repairs, fingerboard extension crack repair, corrected bridge plate, and reglued bridge
• Notable Blemishes: Various marks consistent with extensive play; no structural issues remaining

Playability / Setup

• Setup: Comfortable action, clean fretting, no buzzing (insert measurements)
• Character: Warm, balanced vintage Gibson voice with excellent projection

Case & Accessories

• Case: Original hardshell case