Description

The unmistakable Hummingbird™, in a new Deluxe cutaway version, has joined the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom lineup. These beautiful acoustic guitars have been designed and configured by Epiphone in partnership with the Gibson Custom acoustic guitar team in Bozeman, Montana. The Hummingbird Deluxe EC has been upgraded and modernised with beautiful, solid rosewood used for the back and sides, giving this guitar the full and rich sound of the traditional Hummingbird, along with the added tonal nuances of rosewood, resulting in a deeper bass and even more sparkling overtones in the highs. The Hummingbird Deluxe EC’s cutaway body provides easier access to the upper frets, making this an excellent choice for lead guitarists and others who want to explore the entire range of the fretboardThe rosewood back and sides are paired with a thermally aged solid spruce top, resulting in a pre-aged tone that is louder and more resonant than that of a non-thermally aged top. It’s like getting the benefits of many years of wood ageing and seasoning in a brand-new guitar. The top is reinforced with traditional scalloped X-bracing, which is made from quarter-sawn, solid spruce.

The Hummingbird Deluxe EC also features a one-piece mahogany neck with a Rounded C profile. The neck is glued in using a dovetail joint. It is topped with an ebony fretboard that is equipped with 20 standard frets and adorned with classy-looking mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. The Hummingbird Deluxe EC’s body has 6-ply binding on the top and 4-ply binding on the back. There is also single-ply binding on the fretboard and headstock, which further adds to the guitar’s premium aesthetic, along with gold hardware, including smooth and precise Grover® Rotomatic® tuners that are installed on the Gibson “open book” headstock and the three-band rosette’s abalone-inlaid centre band. The headstock also has the Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown inlaid in mother-of-pearl. The pickguard is made using an acrylic-celluloid sandwich and features the instantly identifiable Hummingbird graphic etched in gold. The nut, compensated saddle, and bridge pins are all made from bone, while the reverse belly ebony bridge is from Gibson.

The Hummingbird Deluxe EC comes with an L.R. Baggs VTC Bronze pickup and preamp with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls pre-installed, so it’s ready for the stage or studio whenever you are. The Hummingbird Deluxe EC also comes with Epiphone’s new Protector Ultralite case. This hybrid case design was inspired by the original Red Line cases that accompanied historic Gibson acoustic guitars. It combines convenience and protection, blending the lightweight portability of a gig bag with the robust security of a hardshell case. It features a soft plush lining to cushion the guitar, along with roomy interior compartments for spare strings, picks, capos, and other essential accessories. It also features a reinforced nylon web handle and padded shoulder straps for added comfort when travelling.

Key Features

• Solid Construction – The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Series features an all-solid wood construction for rich musical dynamics, overtones and sustain.
• Thermal Aged – The thermal-aged solid Sikta Spruce top and 1-piece Mahogany neck ensure that this acoustic comes pre-seasoned and aged to utter perfection, offering an instrument that has superior structural integrity as well as rich and harmonic overtones usually only found in prized vintage examples.
• LR Baggs VTC – Featuring an LR Baggs Element under-saddle transducer in combination with a versatile sound hole mounted Volume and Tone control, this pickup system offers a natural acoustic stage tone that’s rich in dynamics and warmth.

Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection puts Gibson’s most acclaimed and celebrated designs and reissues into the hands of players at any stage of their guitar journey. Jam-packed with features that rival guitars way above their price points, this collection is built ready for whatever you need to throw at it! From its vintage-correct wood choices and thermal ageing treatments to its premium hardware and industry-standard electronics, the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection is the perfect choice for those seeking a budget-friendly instrument with a premium Custom Shop feel and authentic vintage tone!

Specifications

Body

• Shape: Hummingbird EC
• Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid Rosewood
• Bracing: Traditional X-Bracing, Scalloped Quarter-Sawn Solid Spruce
• Binding: 6-Ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard and Headstock

Neck

• Neck Material: One-Piece Thermal Aged Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded C
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Frets: 20
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.73″
• Scale Length: 24.75″

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: L.R. Baggs Bronze VTC
• Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone

Hardware

• Bridge: Gibson Ebony Reverse Belly
• Tuners: Grover
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Case: Epiphone Protector Ultralite