{"product_id":"pearl-model-680-hummingbird-acoustic-guitar-made-in-japan-used","title":"Pearl Model 680 \"Hummingbird\" Acoustic Guitar – Made in Japan (used)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePearl Model 680 \"Hummingbird\" acoustic dreadnought guitar is an incredibly rare and highly collectible piece of Japanese guitar history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eManufactured in the early 1970s by the legendary Hayashi Gakki factory in Japan (commissioned by Pearl Musical Instrument Co.), this top-of-the-line model is a stunning example of the famous \"lawsuit-era\" craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Model 680 was one of Pearl's most premium acoustic offerings from this short-lived era. It is a highly accurate, beautifully crafted tribute to the iconic Gibson Hummingbird. It features the signature Cherry Sunburst finish, distinct split-parallelogram fretboard inlays, and the iconic ornate pickguard detailed with a hummingbird and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA fantastic feature of this guitar is the factory-original adjustable saddle\/bridge, allowing you to easily adjust the string action to your exact preference with just a screwdriver. Having aged naturally for over 50 years, the tonewoods have opened up beautifully, delivering a deeply resonant, warm, and articulate vintage voice that modern guitars simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePremium MIJ Lawsuit Craftsmanship: Built during the golden age of Japanese guitar manufacturing at the renowned Hayashi Gakki workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIconic Aesthetics: Stunning multi-tone Cherry Sunburst finish with the classic Hummingbird pickguard and fretboard markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAdjustable Bridge: Original design makes setups quick, precise, and effortless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCollector's Item: Pearl only produced acoustic guitars for a very brief window in the 1970s, making the high-end Model 680 exceptionally hard to find today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: There is a thin, visible hairline crack on the wooden bridge\/saddle area (see dedicated close-up photo). It appears to be stable and does not currently affect the guitar's tuning stability, playability, or structural integrity, but it is mentioned here for full transparency.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eApart from that, the guitar is in Good vintage condition for its age. The neck is straight, the original paper label is fully intact inside the soundhole (Model No. 680), and it plays beautifully across the entire fretboard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59599512797532,"sku":null,"price":447.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2097\/2987\/files\/PearlModel680_Hummingbird_AcousticGuitar_MadeinJapan_used__1.jpg?v=1792502110","url":"https:\/\/www.aronsoitin.com\/products\/pearl-model-680-hummingbird-acoustic-guitar-made-in-japan-used","provider":"Aron Soitin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}