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The Epiphone Hummingbird Studio brings the iconic 1960s classic into an affordable package, with premium Fishman electronics. This right-handed dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar features a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and mahogany neck for a bold, balanced tone that only improves with age. Now equipped with a Fishman Sonitone preamp and Sonicore undersaddle pickup, the Hummingbird Studio delivers its signature woody sound on stage through any amplifier or PA system.

All-Solid Tonewoods Resonate for Decades

The Hummingbird Studio's solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and mahogany neck provide a resonant and complex tone that blossoms over time. Its spruce top opens up as it's played, enhancing rich overtones and a warm sustain. The mahogany body adds midrange punch and clarity. Together, these tonewoods produce the Hummingbird's famously throaty and well-balanced acoustic sound.

Shadow Electronics Amplify Natural Resonance

The Hummingbird Studio comes equipped with professional-grade Shadow electronics to amplify its all-acoustic tone. The Fishman Sonitone preamp features simple volume and tone controls to shape the sound, while the Sonicore under-saddle pickup accurately captures the guitar's natural resonance and nuanced dynamics. This plugged-in performance allows the Hummingbird Studio to shine on stage through any PA or acoustic amplifier.

Legendary Features and Timeless Style

Beyond its amplified acoustic tone, the Hummingbird Studio carries the iconic features that defined the 1960s original. These include the sloped "dovewing" headstock, split-parallelogram inlays, multi-ply body binding, and the distinct hummingbird pickguard artwork. A rosewood bridge, compensated saddle and die-cast tuners provide lasting stability and intonation. The Hummingbird Studio's full dreadnought body and 1.69" nut width also deliver a familiar playing feel with roomy string spacing.

Roadworthy and Stage-Ready

As an acoustic-electric, the Hummingbird Studio is ideal for both acoustic and plugged-in performance. On stage or in the studio, the Hummingbird Studio provides legendary Epiphone tone and style with the power to perform.

Epiphone Hummingbird Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Faded Cherry
Epiphone Hummingbird Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Faded Cherry
Epiphone Hummingbird Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Faded Cherry

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  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Body: Select mahogany
  • Neck: Select mahogany
  • Neck Profile: SlimTaper "D" Profile
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard: Radius 12"
  • Truss Rod: Adjustable
  • Binding: fingerboard 1-ply (white), body top 5-ply (white/black), body back 1-ply (white)
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid parallelogram
  • Scale: 24.75"
  • Frets: 20, medium frets
  • Nut: 1.68"
  • Bridge: Rosewood, reverse belly
  • Saddle: Compensated, imitation bone
  • Pickguard: Imitation Tortoise with traditional Hummingbird artwork
  • Hardware: Nickel
  • Machine Heads: Grover 14:1
  • Electronics: Fishman Sonitone preamp with Sonicore pickup
  • Case sold separately
  • Country of Origin: China

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4.46

106 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Love it
Awesome Guitar
Nice Guit
this product is not available with controls on outside
this product is not available with controls on outside
Very Happy with my New Hummingbird Pro Acoustic/Electric
Very Happy with my New Hummingbird Pro Acoustic/Electric
Great guitar for the money!
Great guitar for the money!
Great Hummingbird!!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Hummingbird!!

I have owned the Hummingbird for about 6 weeks now, it was my first guitar. I always thought my fingers were too short to play, but I was determined to get around that somehow. This is a great guitar, it fits my hand and fingers, and it has an absolute classic look! My 12 year old son likes it so much as well that I got both the ebony and faded cherry. The pickup is great too!

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

250$ guitar at best!

The electronics on this SHADOW is lacking a Tuner for 1. It should be a staple that ALL acoustic electrics come WITH a TUNER. Secondly I own other acoustic electrics and their electronics are far more EQ'able, ie, Presence, Low, Mid,High knobs and frequency adjusmtent knobs as well as a TUNER. They call this a PRO model but not worh almost 400 bucks. I purchased new used excellent condition witrh new case for the same as by itself. There is nothing about this guitar that makes it Pro worthy. Basically the electronics are low grade. If you finger pick everysong this is a great guitar. IF you are eclectic and move from soft finger picking to more aggressive style of playing the sound changes slightly. When plugged in. AHHHHH. mid highs that are not sweepable nor removable and very high pitch buzzing through pickup. The mute works just fine. Very unsatisfied as far as purchasing this guitar for giging(for me much anyway). I am a sound engineer for over 15 years and have ran sound for a truckload of musicians and their gear. Unplugged it great. Plug it and EQ the living *&^ out of the shrill mid highs. I perform as well so to me this is an over priced guitar that bassically ive found that the neck is the only real nice part of it, oh the Grovers are cool.. I have four other acoustics and all but 1 acoustic/electric. my wifes Oscar Schmidt is extremely comparable.by sound reproduction but not playability and surely not price . This Hummingbird feels great in the hands but over priced. I have over 10 guitars. I thought this would shine like a diamond not only by the looks (it does) but by sound as well. I have been met half way. Put a real preamp in this guitar from the factory that is able for the artist or whomever is going to be using this"Shadow junk" can adjust the frequencies properly and entirely, and not needing external devices and EQing. My first Epiphone could be my last. As far as recomending this guitar- campfire, yes. Gigging, N

Filters

Best Uses

  1. Practicing66
  2. Jamming52
  3. Small Venues39
  4. Recording29
  5. School Bands12

Cons

  1. Flat Sound3
  2. Not Consistent2
  3. Poor Quality2
  4. Requires Constant Tuning2
  5. Junk inside it.1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced44
  2. Novice26
  3. Professional Musician13

Pros

  1. Good Feel72
  2. Stays In Tune65
  3. Fun To Play62
  4. Good Audio60
  5. Consistent50

Reviewed by 106 customers

  • Love it

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byNicole

    fromjacksonville fl

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I'm back to guitar after a few years off I did not want to go all out on price the epiphone was the perfect buy for me. My finger strength needs some improving because I still hear some buzzing but other than that, I love it :)

  • Very nice for the price!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJohn

    fromPark City, KS

    If you like the Hummingbird sound, do sit down with one of these! The solid top has the sound. The laminated back & sides means it can take some knocks. Looks gorgeous! What's not to like?

  • Exquisite

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byDave

    fromFargo ND

    I bought my hummingbird at guitar center in Fargo ND..I tore all the junk out of the inside put a bone saddle in..an she sounds beautiful as a now acoustic guitar.. thank you Sam..

  • Great guitar!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byMkimber

    fromHollis NH

    I am a professional musician, I have Gibsons, Guilds, a Taylor and do not need another guitar...but I picked this up and knew with one strum I was leaving the store with it! I have picked these up to try in the stores for years now and always found the sound flat and boxy but I really found a gem in this one. Great comfortable neck and great acoustic sound. I have always wanted a Hummingbird and since the Gibson is now out of my budget this is a perfect substitute

  • Epiphone Hummingbird Pro (AKA Studio) Best In Class

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJohn

    fromPalm Desert CA

    I went to the GC in Palm Desert CA with a five-hundred dollar budget for a new acoustic/electric. There were three guitars that I had to play, but I was open to checking out others. I didn't see the Hummingbird in the room so I asked the clerk to check for me ... he found one. Before he got back with the Epiphone, I had a chance to play the Guild and a Fender that were on my list, as well as a few that were not. The Fender was winning ... until the clerk showed up with the Epiphone. The craftsmanship/fit and finish, the feel of the neck/action, the sound projection/tone ... Everything about the guitar was perfect for me! I could not be happier!

  • Great guitar bought it for daughter, and would again

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byScott

    fromNorthwest Infiana

    Bought this for my daughter, first one had a neck issue, returned it and took a second one home. Of course needed some set up and changed the strings but really not overall bad. Guitar center was great to work with and she is really enjoying it as a step up from her 3/4. Only thing is the battery holder, may have to improve on the Velcro.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byTsDeVille

    fromOklahoma

    Does this hav e a built in tuner?

    Does this hav e a built in tuner?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Hummingbird doesn't have a tuner.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byWendell

    fromJax, fl

    Is the battery in the sound hole?

    Is the battery in the sound hole?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the battery is located in the sound hole.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byTim

    fromAtlanta Ga

    Which one is a good case for this? Thanks!

    Which one is a good case for this? Thanks!

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar would be compatible with any standard dreadnought case or gig bag.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bySam

    fromMexico NY

    How thick is the body

    How thick is the body

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The body is about 5.5 inches.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRudy

    fromHemet, CA

    Does it still sound good on the 4th fret using a capo?

    Does it still sound good on the 4th fret using a capo?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes. May require some slight modification, but it will be playable and sound decent

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJess

    fromSan diego

    Where was this guitar made?

    Where was this guitar made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar was made in Indonesia.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRedworley

    fromGreeneville Tn

    What is the size of this guitar

    What is the size of this guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's a full size dreadnought. 24.5" scale and a relatively large body.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMichael

    fromPetal, MS

    It seems that some of these hummingbirds have the electronic controls on the outside on the body of the guitar whereas some have the controls in the soundhole. This is a gift and I am looking for the guitar with the less visible, soundhole controls. Which do you sell?

    It seems that some of these hummingbirds have the electronic controls on the outside on the body of the guitar whereas some have the controls in the soundhole. This is a gift and I am looking for the guitar with the less visible, soundhole controls. Which do you sell?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The model we have is the one with the internal electronics.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byChris

    fromLos Angels

    Are the electronics to change to tone and all that outside or there inside the guitar? Cause I'm seeing some inside and some outside, and I can't really tell with the 3 pictures that are provided

    Are the electronics to change to tone and all that outside or there inside the guitar? Cause I'm seeing some inside and some outside, and I can't really tell with the 3 pictures that are provided

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has a built in preamp, so the volume and tone would be controlled with whatever amp or PA system the guitar would be connected to.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byAriel

    fromAshland, Ky

    How can you tell what strings to get when they replaced? What strings do you get?

    How can you tell what strings to get when they replaced? What strings do you get?

    Open Reply -
    This guitar would be compatible with any acoustic guitar strings.