Gibson Custom Shop Hummingbird — Custom Shop example

Square‑shouldered Gibson Hummingbird from the Custom Shop. Asking $4,638.35 (used).

Why we selected it today

The Hummingbird is a classic square‑shouldered Gibson acoustic, known for its decorated pickguard and strong rhythm voice. This example is identified as a Custom Shop model, which makes the specification and era important for comparisons. It is also a notable asking‑price differential: the listing at $4,638.35 sits about 14% below a historical like‑for‑like asking‑price benchmark of $5,394.86 and below a thin live median of $6,460. The current like‑for‑like pool only shows two listings (below our normal four‑listing threshold), so the benchmark used here is a historical like‑for‑like asking‑price metric assembled for the daily feature. These are observed asking prices, not confirmed sale prices. The pricing evidence helped too: AG currently rates the asking price as Great Price against its like-for-like comparison set.

The model’s pedigree

Gibson Hummingbird (square‑shouldered) with the Custom Shop tier noted — the Hummingbird has a strong rhythm voice and recognisable decorated pickguard. Era and detailed specification materially affect value.

How we matched this guitar

Detected identity: Gibson Hummingbird · Custom Shop (high confidence). The Hummingbird’s era and spec must be separated carefully when comparing prices.

Key features

Square‑shouldered body, decorated pickguard and a voice suited to strong rhythm playing. Custom Shop designation is part of the detected identity and will influence specification and finish options.

How the asking price compares

At $4,638.35, this sits against a current median asking price of $6,460 across 2 other closely matched listings. For now, the current market median remains the main AG benchmark at $5,394.86. The featured guitar is about 14% below that level. That earns AG’s Great Price rating: on the evidence available, it is notably keener than the centre of the current asking-price market. These are observed eBay asking prices, not confirmed sold prices.

What a buyer should check

Check neck angle, bridge, top movement and cracks. Verify the serial number, factory and originality before comparing prices.