The Ultimate Singer-Songwriter’s Companion
Ever wonder why so many legendary vocalists—from Keith Richards to Gram Parsons—strapped on a Hummingbird? It’s by design. The Hummingbird has a unique sonic EQ that sits beautifully with a singer. It has a rich, warm midrange and a “thump” to the low end, but its top end is sweet, not sharp. It doesn’t compete with the vocalist’s frequency; it complements and supports it. It’s the perfect partner for anyone who sings and plays, providing a full, professional-sounding backing track with every strum.
The Anatomy of a Legendary Tone
The Hummingbird’s magic comes from a perfect combination of materials and design, a formula Gibson nailed back in 1960.
Mahogany & Sitka Spruce: The Perfect Pairing
The heart of the Hummingbird’s voice comes from its mahogany back and sides, topped with solid Sitka spruce. The mahogany provides that woody, fundamental-focused warmth and classic Gibson midrange. The Sitka spruce top adds the perfect amount of clarity, articulation, and dynamic headroom, allowing you to strum softly or dig in hard without losing definition.
Square-Shoulder Dreadnought: Power and Presence
This is a big guitar designed to move a lot of air. The square-shoulder dreadnought shape produces a powerful, room-filling voice with a robust low end and incredible projection. It’s a strummer’s dream, capable of everything from delicate folk passages to driving rock and roll rhythms. This isn’t a shy, delicate instrument; it’s a confident powerhouse.
More Than a Guitar, It’s an Icon
Let’s be honest—the look is a huge part of the appeal. That famous, engraved Hummingbird pickguard is a piece of art. Paired with the elegant mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays and the classic Cherry Sunburst finish, the Hummingbird makes a visual statement on any stage. It looks exactly like what it is: a piece of music history.
Why a Hummingbird from Moore Guitars?
A world-class acoustic deserves a world-class setup. We know that the difference between a good Hummingbird and a great one is how it feels in your hands. Every one we sell gets our full Player-Perfect™ setup, ensuring the action is comfortable and the intonation is spot-on. We’re here to help you find the one that will write songs with you from the moment you open the case