Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist LH (Baggs HiFi DNA Preamp) - antique natural

Discover the Gibson Modern Collection Songwriter Recording Artist Left-Handed, a refined steel-string acoustic guitar for musicians seeking unmatched acoustic performance.

Overview

Introduced in 1990, the Gibson Songwriter is a steel-string acoustic guitar designed to meet the expectations of professional musicians. Optimized for studio and live recording, it incorporates the fundamental characteristics of historic Gibson models while adding modern features. The Gibson Modern Collection Songwriter Recording Artist Left-Handed (MCSSSWRAHFANL) is a Square Shoulder Dreadnought, featuring a rosewood body, an ebony fingerboard, and a Baggs HiFi DNA preamp.

All-solid-wood construction for a warm, responsive tone

The Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist has an all-solid-wood construction. Here are the materials used:

• Roasted Sitka spruce top
• Rosewood back and sides
• Mahogany neck
• Ebony fingerboard (25.5" scale, 20 frets)

This combination of woods produces a full, warm, and responsive tone, with rich, well-defined bass, balanced mids, and generous highs. The ebony fingerboard musically compresses the sound, adding an interesting dimension in various musical contexts. In addition, the kiln-drying process imparts an elegant aesthetic while enhancing the instrument’s stability, sustain, clarity, and resonance, protecting it from temperature fluctuations, humidity, and mold.

An innovative preamp system for an exceptional sound experience

The Songwriter Recording Artist is equipped with the exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system. This system uses two sensors placed under the bridge plate, replacing the usual piezo pickup. These sensors pick up vibrations from both the strings and the soundboard, delivering a more natural and dynamic sound that faithfully reproduces the instrument’s original acoustic character. Each pickup has its own active preamp, and the volume and tone controls are located on the inner edge of the soundhole.

Versatility and functionality for all music styles

Equipped with a high-performance preamp, the Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist is a functional and versatile electro-acoustic steel-string acoustic guitar. It will suit most musicians, regardless of their musical style—whether folk, country, pop, or rock—or their playing style, whether fingerpicking or strumming.