1963 Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar Sunburst Finish w/HSC

1963 Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar In Sunburst Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Fair Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Heavy Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Marks, Dings, And Deep Scratches Visible Throughout

Several Large Repaired Cracks On Back With One Patched Area On Treble Side Lower Bout (See Photos)

Plugged Input Jack Hole On Lower Bout Side With Some Finish Touch Up In That Area

Added Piezo Pickup Testing Functional With Lower Output

Top Shows Crack At Seam Near Sound Hole And Evidence Of Broken Braces And Notable Top Sinking In That Area (See All Photos)

Additional Sound Hole Damage Near End Of Fingerboard With Some Wood And Binding Missing

Pickguard Shows Normal Shrinkage And Some Lifting

Top Shows Slight Separation On Treble Side Lower Bout

Slight Separation At Heel, Appears Stable And Does Not Require Immediate Attention

Visible Overspray In Several Areas

Made In Kalamazoo, MI

Square-Shoulder Jumbo Body With Mahogany Back And Sides And Sitka Spruce Top

Mahogany Neck With Bound Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard And Split-Parallelogram Inlays, Touch-Up Repair On Headstock Face On Treble Side

Headstock Patch Repair On Side As Shown

Side Dots Added On Treble Side Of Fingerboard

Older Refret, Frets In Good Playable Condition With Some Play Wear Visible Throughout

Original Gold Kluson Deluxe Tuners With Keystone Buttons

24.75" Scale Length

1 11/16" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.80"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 0.99"

Weighs 4lbs 11oz

Comes As Shown With Newer Gibson Hard Shell Case

The 1963 Gibson Hummingbird is a highly sought-after vintage acoustic, celebrated for its warm, balanced tone and unmistakable square-shoulder design. Introduced in 1960, the Hummingbird quickly became one of Gibson’s most iconic flat-top guitars, known for its rich resonance, strong projection, and beautifully ornate pickguard. A well-preserved 1963 example represents a classic era of Gibson craftsmanship and remains a prized instrument for players and collectors alike.