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Old 03-19-2014, 10:59 AM
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Default GIbson Hummingbird

The best Hummingbirds other than the original early 60's models are the ones being made today in Bozeman.

Now there are some gems to be found from different periods between now and then but the ones being made today are consistently better .

I've auditioned several different Hummingbirds.
Depending upon your budget, here would be my preference in order.

True Vintage
Custom Koa
Custom Walnut
Modern Classic
Custom Quilted Maple.

Used models do come up from time to time .
Before my True Vintage, I owned a great 2011 Modern Classic. I would have kept it but I desired the more responsive True Vintage tone.
The Modern Classic sounded superb with a heavy hand and under a pick . I normally play with a lighter touch and strum with my fingers so the lighter braced True Vintage was a better fit for my personal playing style.
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