Epiphone Hummingbird 1960 Reissue LH Heritage Cherry Sunburst IBGCS
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
What you need to know
What you need to know
- "Inspired by Gibson Custom" Reissue: the aesthetics and details of a "first year" (1960) Hummingbird, featuring multi-ply binding and its iconic engraved pickguard.
- All-solid Woodwork: thermally aged solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides for a warm, full, and highly musical response.
- Immediate Gibson Feel: short 24.75" / 628.65 mm scale length and rounded neck profile, perfect for generous strumming as well as fingerstyle.
- Ready-to-Play Electro-Acoustic: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC system with controls mounted in the soundhole, and Red Line hard case included.
Manufacturer Information
Epiphone
https://www.epiphone.com
Service.Europe@gibson.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Gibson Europe B.V.
Email: Service.Europe@gibson.com
Address:
A "1960" Hummingbird: Gibson DNA, Vintage Spirit, Left-Handed Version
An Electro-Acoustic Dreadnought to Accompany, Record, and Play Live
Sound
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Technical specifications
| Shape | Square-shouldered dreadnought "Hummingbird" | Inlays | Split parallelogram mother-of-pearl |
| Top | Thermally aged solid spruce | Bridge | Traditional belly-up rosewood with compensated bone saddle |
| Back/Sides | Solid mahogany | Nut | Bone |
| Bracing | Traditional sculpted X-bracing; quarter-sawn solid spruce | Bridge Pins | Bone |
| Binding | Multi-ply on top and back; single-ply on fingerboard | Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe, green Keystone buttons |
| Finish | Heritage Cherry Sunburst | Hardware Finish | Gold |
| Pickguard | Engraved Hummingbird shape | Under-saddle Pickup | L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC (active preamp) |
| Neck | One-piece mahogany; thermally aged | Controls | Volume and tone mounted in the soundhole |
| Profile | Rounded | Orientation | Left-handed |
| Fingerboard | Indian rosewood, bound | Headstock | Gibson-style "open book" profile, black/white 2-ply truss rod cover |
| Scale Length | 24.75" / 628.65 mm | Logos | Epiphone and Gibson Crown in aged mother-of-pearl; double diamond Inspired by Gibson Custom logo on back |
| Nut Width | 1.74" / 44.196 mm | Case | Inspired Red Line hard case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics |
| Number of Frets | 20 (standard) | ||
You will also like
LĂąg
HyVibe 2 Series 50 Auditorium Bevel CW
Taylor Guitars
GS Mini-e Koa Plus Natural
LĂąg
HyVibe 2 Series 30 Dreadnought CW
Yamaha
Tag3 C Sandburst
Taylor Guitars
214ce-K Natural Grand Auditorium
LĂąg
HyVibe 2 Series 50 Dreadnought Bevel
LĂąg
HyVibe 2 Series 10 Auditorium CW
Takamine
Japan Ef341Sc
Questions frequently asked
Is this Hummingbird available for left-handed players?
This version is designed for left-handed players, with a dedicated setup and orientation indicated as such.
What sound does the Epiphone Hummingbird 1960 Reissue LH Heritage Cherry Sunburst IBGCS offer?
The thermally aged solid spruce top and solid mahogany back produce a quick attack, woody mids, and open trebles. The square-shoulder dreadnought shape provides body for strumming. The carved X-bracing favors projection and sustain.
Can it be plugged in for stage use?
The active L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics include an under-saddle pickup. Volume and tone controls are located in the soundhole.
What are the scale length and nut width?
The scale length is 24.75 inches (628.65 mm), and the nut width is 44.196 mm. The nut is made of bone.
Is a case included with this guitar?
A hard case inspired by Red Line with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics is included. Phosphor bronze steel strings in gauge 12-53 are recommended.
