1976 Gibson Hummingbird — decorated square‑shouldered classic

A stated 1976 Gibson Hummingbird in Cherry Sunburst with full original claims; Hummingbirds are prized for their decorated pickguards and strong rhythm voice.

Why we selected it today

Selected because the asking price of £2,169.50 compares very favourably with the live like‑for‑like asking‑price pool. The AG data shows a current like‑for‑like median of £2,694.17 and a benchmark of £2,696.39; this listing sits about 19.5% below those observed asking prices. These are observed eBay asking prices, not confirmed final sale prices, and era and specification materially affect value. 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

Model family: Gibson Hummingbird. The Hummingbird is a square‑shouldered Gibson acoustic known for its decorated pickguard and strong rhythm voice. Era and specification materially affect value.

How we matched this guitar

Detected identity: Gibson Hummingbird (stated year 1976). The listing states 1976; that year is reported by the seller rather than independently verified by AnotherGuitar.

Key features

Square‑shouldered acoustic with the Hummingbird’s recognised decorated pickguard and strong rhythm voice — era and exact specification are important to confirm.

How the asking price compares

At £2,169.50, this sits against a current median asking price of £2,694.17 across 6 other closely matched listings. Allowing for the like-for-like asking-price history we have collected, the AG benchmark is £2,696.39. The featured guitar is about 19.5% 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, and verify the serial number, factory and originality before comparing prices.