1963 Gibson Hummingbird

[buffalonickle]

Hi everyone, I'm new here and figured someone could hopefully help me out?

I just got a 63 Hummingbird in a trade with my 68 J-200 and it's got the adjustable bridge, but the saddle is made of ebony rather than the better sounding ceramic one.

Anyone have or know where I can locate a ceramic one?

Whatever it costs!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Hummingbird2000]

The ceramic saddle for your 1963 Hummingbird should be identical to the ceramic saddle on some of the new Epiphone Elitist acoustics (Elitist J-45 and Elitist Texan). Call Epi's service department at (800) 444-2766 and have them send one out to you.

[buffalonickle]

Thanks for that, I'll give it a go!

[Dwell]

Probably not- the '63 will be SAE and the Elite will be metric. I'd call Gibson and see what they could sell you- there have to be some ceramic saddles floating around their Custom Shop.

[sinner]

Just a thought, are you sure you want that ceramic chunk back in there? I mean no dis-respect, I know you know the sound you want. They are ok to be sure, kinda bright sounding for my taste. I had my tech remove mine and install a nice piece of Brazilian Rosewood in that huge space and a bone saddle. I like the realistic woody tone better. Sorry I can't offer you my ceramic part though, got to keep it in the case just incase I sell at some point and can offer the buyer original parts, you know.