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The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird acoustic-electric guitar closely adheres to the classic Kalamazoo style that shaped the sound of the 1960s folk revival. First introduced in 1960, the Hummingbird was featured on countless classic records and continues to inspire players today with its clear, balanced tone and all-solid-wood construction.

All-Solid Mahogany and Sitka Spruce for a Vintage Vibe

Epiphone crafted this Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, yielding the warm yet articulate voice that the Hummingbird is known for. An aged vintage sunburst finish accentuates the grain and gives it a played-in look.

Playability and Comfort for Days

The mahogany neck has a rounded C profile for hours of playing comfort. A 12" radius Indian laurel fretboard hosts 20 medium frets and mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. A bone nut and saddle provide optimal tone transfer and string spacing.

Plug in and Perform

Epiphone makes it easy to amplify your Hummingbird with a Fishman Sonicore pickup and Sonitone preamp with volume and tone controls. Deluxe tuners with gold bushings provide precise and stable tuning.

Iconic Touches

Other features include a tortoiseshell pickguard, 6-ply bound top, 4-ply bound back, antique ivory bound fingerboard, reverse belly bridge, and Epiphone branded die-cast tuners. At 43.5" long, the Hummingbird's dreadnought cutaway body is comfortable to play with and produces a bold, balanced tone with shimmering highs and tight lows.

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Aged Natural Antique
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Aged Natural Antique
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Aged Natural Antique

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  • Spruce top, mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck with Indian laurel fingerboard and bridge
  • Epiphone Deluxe gold tuners
  • Fishman Sonicore pickup and Sonitone preamp
  • Aged gloss finish
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Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought non-cutaway
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: Rounded C
  • Nut width: 1.70 in. (43.2 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Other
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Varnish
  • Bridge: Other
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Fishman undersaddle pickup
  • EQ/Tuner: 2-band
Other
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: China

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4.9

21 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Very happy with my hummingbird!!
Fantastic quality
Beautiful playing guitar
Very, VERY Nice! Good on ya, Epiphone!
Never thought sub 1k guitars would sound this good.
Never thought sub 1k guitars would sound this good.
Never thought sub 1k guitars would sound this good.

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great value all solid dreadnought

I'm used to rather boisterous mahogany guitars including a D-18, other Martins and an Alvarez MF60. This Epiphone took me by surprise at first, being a little more subdued, but I quickly started to appreciate the volume as well as balance. I'd heard in many online reviews and demos that Gibsons are heralded for recording because of the balance, and I get that now. Excellent build quality on this one. Frets are good, smooth tops and no sharp ends. The fretboard is not the prettiest but it is smooth and well conditioned. The neck is medium to slightly large in overall feel, bigger than most modern Martins and Taylors despite having an in-between nut width of 1.70in. It is a heavy guitar but feels great in the hands. This one has scratched the itch for my first-ever gibson-esque acoustic and based on a few side-by-side online demos, I prefer the tone of this Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird over the real deal as it has at least more top end.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Trust rod won't fix it.

I purchased my EPI Hummingbird from GC Sept of 23. It played well for about 4 months, then the high E along w the B and G strings are to low hitting the fretts. I attempted to adjust the truss rod w no success. I got a deal on the floor model from GC. I'm disappointed because it is a beautiful guitar and seems well built. I give it a 3 because I hope it can be fixed and play beautiful again.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing16
  2. Jamming15
  3. Recording12
  4. Small Venues9
  5. Rock Concerts5
Cons
  1. Adapter required to use strap locks1
  2. Flat Sound1
  3. Heavy / Bulky1
  4. Not Consistent1
  5. Output jack + strap peg combo1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced16
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Audio20
  2. Good Feel20
  3. Fun To Play19
  4. Stays In Tune16
  5. Consistent14

Reviewed by 21 customers

  • 3631 Falcon Ave

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byTodd

    fromLong Beach CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use it to on stage and at home. Well made

  • Very happy with my hummingbird!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byCraig

    fromHuntsville, AL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought a couple weeks ago, I have played every day after not playing for about 20+ yrs. The sound is great and I actually look forward to getting to play tomorrow, I would definitely buy another Epiphone, this is my second one and I think they are wonderful instruments!

  • Fantastic quality

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byBrandon

    fromAppleton Wi.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have the made in Indonesia version of this guitar. It sounds and plays like a dream. My buddy thought it sounded just as good as his $2000 Martin. Well worth the price tag. I would be cautious of buying one of the made in China guitars though. I played a Chinese one in the store and you could tell the quality just wasn't there. It didn't sound or feel as nice as the Indonesian one. That hung said, still a great guitar. I love my hummingbird

  • Beautiful playing guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    bySam

    fromOcala, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is one of the last Inspired by Gibson Hummingbirds made in the Indonesia Masterbilt facility and it shows the incredible detail from that set of luthiers. the intonation is correct. I am going to have the Ocala shop lower the action about 0.020 inches which is my preference..

  • Trust rod won't fix it.

    3

    submitteda year ago

    bySteve

    fromRio Rancho NM

    I purchased my EPI Hummingbird from GC Sept of 23. It played well for about 4 months, then the high E along w the B and G strings are to low hitting the fretts. I attempted to adjust the truss rod w no success. I got a deal on the floor model from GC. I'm disappointed because it is a beautiful guitar and seems well built. I give it a 3 because I hope it can be fixed and play beautiful again.

  • Great value all solid dreadnought

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byKenny

    fromLittle Rock, AR

    I'm used to rather boisterous mahogany guitars including a D-18, other Martins and an Alvarez MF60. This Epiphone took me by surprise at first, being a little more subdued, but I quickly started to appreciate the volume as well as balance. I'd heard in many online reviews and demos that Gibsons are heralded for recording because of the balance, and I get that now. Excellent build quality on this one. Frets are good, smooth tops and no sharp ends. The fretboard is not the prettiest but it is smooth and well conditioned. The neck is medium to slightly large in overall feel, bigger than most modern Martins and Taylors despite having an in-between nut width of 1.70in. It is a heavy guitar but feels great in the hands. This one has scratched the itch for my first-ever gibson-esque acoustic and based on a few side-by-side online demos, I prefer the tone of this Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird over the real deal as it has at least more top end.

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  • submitteda month ago

    asked byEliasm

    fromCalifornia

    what hard case do you recommend for this guitar

    what hard case do you recommend for this guitar

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Epiphone EDREAD Dreadnought Hardshell Case

  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byEdward

    fromPennsylvania

    Some of these were made in Indonesia a few years backs. Now made in China. Do you know where this guitar was made? Can you post a pic of the label in the body of the guitar.

    Some of these were made in Indonesia a few years backs. Now made in China. Do you know where this guitar was made? Can you post a pic of the label in the body of the guitar.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is made in China.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byol dave

    fromindy

    does this guitar come with a case

    does this guitar come with a case

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird does not include a case.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byWendell

    fromJax, fl

    Is the battery in the sound hole?

    Is the battery in the sound hole?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, it will be in the sound hole