The Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird 'Inspired By Gibson Custom' Acoustic Electric Guitar in Cherry Sunburst is a faithful reissue of one of the most iconic acoustic guitars in music history. Originally introduced in 1960, the Gibson Hummingbird marked a new era with its square-shoulder design and rich, full-bodied sound. Now, Epiphone’s reimagined version reflects the spirit and performance of the original, enhanced with modern features to bring vintage style and exceptional playability to today’s musicians. The solid thermally aged spruce top and solid genuine mahogany back and sides offer a warm, resonant tone perfect for a variety of playing styles.

This beautiful instrument comes with a new rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays and a new rosewood bridge, giving it a luxurious feel. The thermally aged neck with an era-correct profile ensures a smooth and familiar playing experience, while the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup system allows for pristine amplified sound. The vintage gloss finish enhances the guitar’s visual appeal, and the bone nut and compensated bone saddle provide optimal tone and sustain. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, the Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird is a versatile and stunning instrument that carries the legacy of the original while offering modern features for today's players.

Features

• Vintage-Inspired Design: Reflects the original 1960 Gibson Hummingbird with new features like a rosewood fretboard and vintage gloss finish.

• Enhanced Tonal Quality: Solid thermally aged spruce top and solid genuine mahogany back and sides deliver a warm, resonant sound.

• Comfortable Playability: Thermally aged neck with an era-correct profile for a smooth, familiar feel.

• Exceptional Amplification: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup system for clear and dynamic amplified tones.

• Timeless Aesthetics: Mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, new rosewood bridge, and vintage-inspired Cherry Sunburst finish.

Specs

• Body Shape: Square-Shoulder Dreadnought

• Top: Solid Thermally Aged Spruce

• Back & Sides: Solid Genuine Mahogany

• Fretboard: Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Parallelogram Inlays

• Bridge: New Rosewood

• Neck: Thermally Aged with Era-Correct Profile

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Nut: Bone

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Pickups: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC

• Finish: Vintage Gloss, Cherry Sunburst

• Strings: D'Addario® Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)

• Case: Red Line-Inspired Hardshell Case with Leather Strap Adapter

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