Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic 1963

Hi Lynne!

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I purchased a Gibson Hummingbird from its original owner. The serial number is 131892, and is stamped on the orange, oval label and also on the back of the top of the neck of the guitar.

My research suggests that the vintage of this guitar is 1963.

It is in excellent condition, with original case.

I would like to know how much it's worth. Thanks!

B

ANSWER

Hi, B--

The serial number does indicate that your guitar was manufactured in 1963.

Here is the general info:

HUMMINGBIRD Add to Collection
- dreadnought style, spruce top, round soundhole, tortoiseshell pickguard with engraved floral/hummingbird pattern, three-stripe bound body/rosette, mahogany back/sides/neck, 14/20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl parallelogram inlay, rosewood bridge with black pearl dot pins, blackface peghead with pearl plant/logo inlay, three-per-side gold tuners with pearl buttons, available in Vintage Cherry Sunburst (most common) or Natural finish, mfg. 1960-1996.

The pricing info:

1960-1964
Excellent $3,600 - 4,500
Average $2,150 - 2,750

Lynne