Late 90's (98-99) Gibson Hummingbird 60's Reissue

[SalFromChatham]

Hi,

I am taking a chance on one that came for sale. Has anyone owned these? Can you tell me the good, bad, ugly? Pictures of yours? What strings you like?

I am drawn to the older wood on this one - it looks real clean.

[Jim Owen]

Originally Posted by themissal

Hi,



I am taking a chance on one that came for sale. Has anyone owned these? Can you tell me the good, bad, ugly? Pictures of yours? What strings you like?



I am drawn to the older wood on this one - it looks real clean.

Ah, the lure of the bird! Let us know when it gets there.

Peace,
Jimmy

[SalFromChatham]

Thanks Jimmy...

I suppose the hunt keeps me young!

Peace brother...

[Looburst]

They can be really great sounding guitars. I had one from the early to mid 90s and it had a great tone. Good luck, Sal!

Perry

[SalFromChatham]

I’ll find out on Monday gents. Thanks ...

I have to be patient now!

I am curious as heck about what to do expect...

[semolinapilcher]

For me, the hummingbirds I've played are maybe the "smoothest" guitars I've played. It's so hard to articulate... When I first dated my wife she drove a 1983 Mercedes diesel sedan. Dang, that car really knew how to roll.

[Looburst]

What wood, back and sides and what year, Sal? I used D'Addario 12s on my Maple b&s model.