Epiphone Hummingbird 12 Aged Cherry Sunburst Ibgcs

An Icon Revisited in 12 Strings, in the "Inspired by Gibson" Spirit

The Hummingbird is one of the most iconic acoustics in the folk and rock repertoire, appreciated for its distinctive aesthetics and dreadnought shape with square shoulders. This Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" model follows these codes with an Aged Cherry Sunburst finish featuring a vintage aged look, while adding the spectacular dimension of a 12-string, perfect for wider and more airy textures.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This Hummingbird 12 is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists (or motivated beginners) seeking an expressive and inspiring acoustic. It excels in folk, pop, acoustic rock, vocal accompaniment, and studio work to double 6-string guitars with extra brilliance. Its wider nut provides left-hand ease for chords and arpeggios, a real plus on a 12-string.

Sound Characteristics

The solid Sitka spruce top promotes attack, precision, and clarity, while offering a good dynamic range when played hard with a pick. The solid mahogany back and sides add warmth, midrange presence, and natural sustain, helping maintain clarity despite the harmonic richness of a 12-string. The dreadnought shape with square shoulders enhances projection and delivers solid bass, while the bone nut contributes to note definition and intonation stability. Plugged in, the combination of Fishman Sonicore (under-saddle pickup) and Fishman Sonitone (volume and tone controls in the soundhole) aims for a balanced acoustic output, practical for stage and direct recording.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For electronics, plan on a 9V battery (not included). For protection/transport, this guitar is compatible with the following case options: Acoustic AJ/Dreadnought 940-EDREAD hard case or EpiLite Dread/AJ Acoustic 940-EDREADHG case. For regular maintenance, a 12-string acoustic guitar string set (light or light-medium gauge depending on your playing style) is suitable.

Technical specifications

Type	12-string electro-acoustic guitar	Inlays	Pearloid Block
Body shape	dreadnought with square shoulders	Nut material	bone
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Bridge	12-string, reversed belly
Back and sides	solid mahogany	Tuners	Grover Mini Rotomatic
Binding	6-ply top, 4-ply back	Plating	nickel
Neck	mahogany	Under-saddle pickup	Fishman Sonicore
Joint	dovetail	Controls	volume and tone mounted in the soundhole, Fishman Sonitone
Profile	rounded "C"	Power	9V battery required (not included)
Scale length	24.75" / 628 mm	Pickguard	Hummingbird
Nut width	1.87" / 47.6 mm	Finish	vintage aged and glossy
Fingerboard	Indian laurel, antique ivory binding	Case	optional, Acoustic AJ/Dreadnought 940-EDREAD hard case; EpiLite Dread/AJ Acoustic 940-EDREADHG case
Number of frets	22