Gibson Custom Dealer Select 1960 Hummingbird Historic Light Aged Ebony w/case 21504044

Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Hummingbird Ebony Light Aged 

This Gibson Custom Murphy Lab Hummingbird represents Tone Shop Guitars’ exclusive take on one of Gibson’s most iconic acoustic designs. Finished in Ebony and treated with Murphy Lab Light Aging, this square-shoulder classic blends the unmistakable visual identity of the Hummingbird with the feel and character of a well-preserved vintage instrument.

Introduced in 1960 as Gibson’s first square-shoulder acoustic, the Hummingbird quickly became a defining voice in folk, rock, and country music. This Murphy Lab version stays true to those early examples while incorporating modern Gibson Custom craftsmanship. A thermally aged Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides delivers a warm, balanced voice with strong midrange presence and clear note definition.

The traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and responsiveness, while the 24.75" scale length provides a comfortable feel for both strumming and fingerstyle playing. The mahogany neck with a rounded profile offers a familiar vintage-inspired grip, paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays.

Murphy Lab Light Aging subtly checks the nitrocellulose lacquer and gently ages the hardware to replicate decades of careful play, giving the guitar the look and feel of a vintage Hummingbird while maintaining the reliability of a new Custom Shop instrument.

Highlights

• Tone Shop Guitars exclusive Murphy Lab Hummingbird specification
• Ebony finish with Murphy Lab Light Aging treatment
• Thermally aged Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides
• Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing for resonance and balance
• Murphy Lab casted Hummingbird pickguard

Specifications

Body

• Body Style: Square Shoulder
• Body Shape: Hummingbird
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top: Thermally aged Sitka spruce
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back, single-ply fretboard
• Finish: Murphy Lab aged nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.724"
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl parallelograms
• Neck Joint: Compound dovetail

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood traditional belly-up
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: Gotoh with keystone buttons
• Pickguard: Murphy Lab casted Hummingbird
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply bell, black

Miscellaneous

• Case: Period correct Gibson hardshell case included
• Country of Origin: USA
• Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?
• At Tone Shop Guitars, we work closely with Gibson Custom to bring in exclusive builds that combine historic design with the feel and tone players are looking for today. Every instrument is professionally inspected and set up, stored in climate-controlled showrooms, and backed by a knowledgeable team trusted by players and collectors nationwide.