The fundamental note rings very clearly with fewer overtones. Short scale lengths cause the strings to be held under a lower tension at concert pitch, which means slightly less volume but the strings are more forgiving. The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird has a Short Scale Length, measuring at 24.724". While a guitar gets a certain amount of volume and sustain from its solid top, a solid back and sides will impart a great deal of character to a guitar. A nice byproduct of this is that it seems to mesh really well with other instruments rather than challenge them. Tonally mahogany is sweet-sounding in the midrange, like its cousin Sapele, and naturally compresses whether you play chords or single notes. Nowadays there is little difference in price and it is becoming more prized due to there being more issues around obtaining all woods. Always cheaper than rosewood, this may have led some to consider it lesser than rosewood. Mahogany is the undersung hero of tonewoods. Sitka spruce is good for volume and will age nicely over the first four or five years of the guitar’s life, improving with time. Sitka spruce is the most common spruce wood in use today. The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird is constructed with a solid Sitka Spruce top and Solid Mahogany Back and Sides. Despite a few downgrades here-and-there from their Gibson counterparts, the Inspired By Gibson Hummingbird is a fantastic option for those looking for a guitar at a more modest price tag. It’s the apotheosis of washed out early 70s slacker-cool, Keith Richards in his Exile On Main Street period - headbands, ripped denim and all!Įpiphone are renowned for making high-quality instruments at an affordable price tag. Its popularity has been validated by sitting on the bellies of some of the biggest artist’s in the world. The Hummingbird is an iconic guitar, lusted after by guitar players across the world. The Gibson Hummingbird could be the most immediately-identifiable acoustic guitar ever made. Otherwise, it is in like new mint condition.Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird Overview By GAK These guitars are the next best thing to buying new!Ĭondition: The guitar has had a finish flaw professionally repaired and it is no longer detectable.
#Epiphone hummingbird serial number#
In order to prevent false warranty claims, the guitar is given a brand new serial number and the back of the headstock is lightly stamped "used" or "2nd" by the authorized refurbishing center. All of our guitars come with a standard factory setup, but may require a small amount of fine tuning to fit the players personal taste. The actual guitar for sale is shown in the photographs. Any visible or known flaws are outlined in the description and include pictures of the specific flaw. Most of the guitars that we sell are 100% flaw free. The guitars are sent there for many reasons, including: Cosmetic flaws, Minor repairs & Discontinued models. These guitars are sent directly from the manufacturer to the authorized refurbishing center where they are fully inspected and cleared by a certified technician.
Now with the Limited Edition Epiphone Hummingbird Artist you can get that iconic sound in a no-frills all-tone package.įingerboard: Rosewood with pearloid Split Diamond inlaysīridge: Rosewood with synthetic bone saddle The Hummingbird is one of the most famous acoustic guitar designs and its preference as the go-to acoustic for rockers like The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards, pioneer country rocker Gram Parsons, and multi-platinum artist Sheryl Crow is proof that the Hummingbird is a must-have for its warm but pronounced tone that perfectly compliments voices that have a story to tell. Epiphone Hummingbird Artist Acoustic Guitar
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