Gibson Hummingbird Faded 2022

Part of Gibson's new "Faded" series of guitars.
Sitka Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, 24.75" scale, Gold Gotoh Tuners, Baggs Element pickup. Finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer.
I like this guitar a lot - great feel and tone. I just wish it was a little more affordable, in line with what Gibson is charging for the faded J35 and J45 - it's a hefty price tag for what is essentially a "stripped down" Hummingbird, but that's the way it goes.
Recorded with Shure KSM32, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, Logic Pro, no additional processing.
Strumming 0:01 Flatpicking 1:33 Fingerpicking 2:20 Capo 3:20
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[@flattopbill3305]

I just received my Gibson Hummingbird Faded I can't put it down. I love the tones coming out of it. The 'openness' of the wood due to the non-gloss finish is awesome. I literally feel the vibrations of the woods all throughout. The guitar is an awesome beast.

[@stephenfogle319]

Congratulations!! The new Hummingbirds coming out of Bozeman are very nice.

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Sounds great I hope you are keeping that one...

[@maxwellfan55]

That's one pretty guitar. Prefer natural over the traditional sunburst finish.
These really come into their own when evenly strummed, as the demo proves. Conclusively.
Forget the Gibson J200, every player should own a Hummingbird at least once during their lifetime on earth.

[@mickymillersson4376]

I bought mine, 2010 sb model, about 4 years ago at a really good used price. Folk are asking at least a grand more for used Hummingbirds now.

[@pcbif]

Thanks Ian. In was hooked from the first strum. Great playing on a lovely guitar.

[@jj339c]

Shorter scale length gives it a more mellow tone, but very sweet in my opinion. Great demo!

[@andrewbowen6875]

Sounds awesome.

[@andrewbowen6875]

Like all good players you make it look incredibly easy.

[@marclegault6986]

Great demo as usual Ian. Do you find any notable differences between these satin Hummingbirds and the regular high gloss ones in terms of playability or sound?

[@joeyschreiner]

Hummingbird or Southern Jumbo?

[@chestnutjuice]

Where are both bridge MOP dots?

[@shaddyhacker]

Nice one but incredibly expensive.

[@jixxxxer17]

what is different about the faded version vs original hummingbirds ?

[@DB-jf6fm]

Satin finish

[@deborahmcalister3936]

is the pickguard different from an original Bird pickgaurd?

[@theotherside001]

Looks like the original. I have a 2013.

[@fusion2000]

what are the strings, please?

[@frankstephenson1746]

That sucker would really ring with some attack
Too much time on the couch
Great sounding guitar

[@frankstephenson1746]

That bird would really ring out with some attack
Too much time on the couch
Great sounding guitar

[@rogerd9150]

Very nice tone! But this model has too much decoration on it for me.

[@Engineers_disease]

Is it just my speakers or does it sound a bit muffled and muddy?!

[@coreyjohnston4673]

No. You are thinking of Martin probably. They are brighter and more punchy.

[@mickymillersson4376]

It's a Gibson!

[@zachelmquist4932]

Sounds terrible.