Gibson Hummingbird 12string

Subject: Gibson Hummingbird 12string
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 27 Jul 21 - 01:17 PM

A local guitarist friend has picked one of these (and an Axeman electroacoustic 6 string)at a yard sale for not much money. I believe the Gibson alone could be worth £3-4k and the Axeman a couple of hundred pounds, am I right (I'm not a guitarist).
RtS

Subject: RE: Gibson Hummingbird 12string
From: gillymor
Date: 28 Jul 21 - 08:37 AM

I owned a 6 string Hummingbird for a brief time back in the '70's but I never was aware that Gibson made a 12 string HB back in those days but I see they made a limited run of them a few years ago that weren't cheap and seem to be fetching a pretty high price as a used instrument. You might want to check the serial number against Gibson records which are pretty easily found on the net.

Subject: RE: Gibson Hummingbird 12string
From: gillymor
Date: 28 Jul 21 - 09:07 AM

Btw, I've seen very good counterfeit Gibson electrics, a Les Paul and an ES-335. Just putting that out there.

Subject: RE: Gibson Hummingbird 12string
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 31 Jul 21 - 04:37 AM

Refresh in case anyone else has anything to contribute.
RtS

Subject: RE: Gibson Hummingbird 12string
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 31 Jul 21 - 06:32 AM

In my experience, irrespective of rarity, twelve string guitars made by the more notable companies, usually have a lesser value than their six string equivalents.

Subject: RE: Gibson Hummingbird 12string
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 17 Jul 22 - 11:05 AM

Update. He put it up for sale today for £65. I copied his post (with photos) to the Mudcat Facebook page. It sold the same day, I don't know how much for.
RtS

Subject: RE: Gibson Hummingbird 12string
From: gillymor
Date: 17 Jul 22 - 02:16 PM

"£65". Is that a typo?

Subject: RE: Gibson Hummingbird 12string
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 18 Jul 22 - 03:50 AM

No. I had showed him my earlier research but that's what he advertised it for.
RtS