Gibson Generation G Bird with Padded Case

The Gibson G-Bird is part of the Generation Collection, representing a modern, player-focused take on the classic Gibson square-shoulder dreadnought, most famously known as the Hummingbird. It's built in Bozeman, Montana, and is typically sold with a Gibson Gig Bag (which is a padded, high-quality soft case).

This model is known for blending traditional aesthetics with an innovative feature designed to improve the player's experience.

Key Features and Specifications

Body and Tone

• Body Shape: Square Shoulder Dreadnought (Hummingbird style)

• Signature Feature: Gibson Player Port

  • This is a unique soundhole located on the upper side bout of the guitar, facing the player. Its purpose is to project sound directly to the guitarist, allowing you to hear your playing with more clarity and detail similar to how your audience hears it.

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce

• Back & Sides Wood: Solid Walnut

  • This tonewood combination delivers a balanced, crisp, and resonant tone, with the walnut offering a response often described as a blend between the dark warmth of rosewood and the clarity of mahogany.

• Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer (less glossy than traditional finishes, which some players find more comfortable)

• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing

Neck and Playability

• Scale Length: 24.75" (Short Scale)

• Neck Material: Utile (a mahogany-like hardwood)

• Neck Profile: Advanced Response

  • This modern neck shape is designed for fast, comfortable, and easy playability.

• Nut Width: 1.725" (43.82mm)

• Fingerboard: Striped Ebony

• Inlays: G-Collection Single Bar inlays

Electronics and Hardware

• Pickup System: Factory-installed LR Baggs Element Bronze Under Saddle Pickup

• Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume control (discrete placement)

• Nut & Saddle: TUSQ (provides excellent coupling with strings for tone and sustain)

• Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic (Chrome Plating)

• Case: Includes a Gibson Gig Bag