Epiphone Hummingbird Standard EC Cherry Sunburst IBG

From the 1960 Hummingbird to the "Inspired by Gibson" Series

Born in 1960, the Hummingbird was the first square-shoulder dreadnought from a major American brand. Epiphone here offers an Inspired by Gibson interpretation that respects the historical DNA (spruce/mahogany, square-shoulder format) while adding a discreet cutaway, refined finishes, and modern electronics. The result: a vintage icon reimagined for today's guitarists' demands.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Versatile and comfortable, it suits the ambitious beginner as well as the intermediate/advanced player. It excels in folk, country, pop, and acoustic rock, naturally accompanying vocals and responding equally well to open rhythms and detailed arpeggios. The cutaway facilitates melodic lines and arrangements high up the neck.

Sound

The solid spruce top offers attack, clarity, and dynamic range, while the solid mahogany back and sides emphasize woody mids, body, and singing sustain. The square-shoulder dreadnought format guarantees volume, projection, and presence in the mix without sacrificing definition for fingerpicking. Plugged in, the Fishman S-Core piezo delivers precise and balanced reproduction; the 2-band EQ allows instant tone adjustment, and the phase switch helps control feedback, with an integrated tuner for quick and discreet tuning.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Install 12-53 phosphor bronze steel strings for a balance of power and comfort. A 6-string capo compatible with a 43 mm nut width will fit perfectly. The premium gig bag is included; for maximum protection, opt for a square-shoulder dreadnought hard case. Provide a quality 9V battery for the preamp and an acoustic strap with headstock attachment to play standing safely.

Technical specifications

Format	Hummingbird EC (square-shoulder dreadnought, cutaway)	Nut material	bone
Top	solid spruce	Inlays	"Split Parallelogram" mother-of-pearl
Back & sides	solid mahogany	Bridge	belly-up rosewood
Binding	6-ply top, 4-ply back, single-ply fingerboard	Bridge nut	bone
Pickguard	epoxy "Hummingbird" (hummingbird, butterfly, and flowers)	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Finish	Cherry Sunburst	Hardware finish	gold
Wood	mahogany	Pickup	Fishman S-Core under-saddle piezo
Profile	Rounded C	Controls	volume, bass, treble, phase switch
Fingerboard	rosewood	Tuner	built-in (side control)
Frets	20	Case	premium gig bag included
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Power	9V battery required (not included)
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"