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Create melodious music with the Epiphone Artist Hummingbird acoustic guitar. As one of the most celebrated guitars ever created, this instrument allows you to play music just like the greats. Rockers like Keith Richards, Gram Parsons, and Sheryl Crow have used the Hummingbird, demonstrating that this is a favorite guitar of prolific artists who have a story to tell. With this limited edition Epiphone Hummingbird Artist, you can get that unique sound in a no-nonsense, all-tone package. This stripped-down Gibson honors the practical conventions of original acoustic guitars and stays true to the fundamentals-only look. The special edition guitar body is made from pure mahogany, which experts consider a reliable type of wood for producing quality music. Additionally, the lovingly crafted mahogany creates a beautiful cherry sunburst finish for the guitar as a whole. With solid spruce top wood and a rosewood fingerboard, this product offers an aesthetic and instrumental quality that few other guitars match. Spruce wood is a naturally breathable wood that improves instrument tone as it ages. As a result, the more you use this wood by playing the instrument, the better it sounds. Additional key features make this instrument the top choice for beginners and professionals alike. The guitar's neck is a standard SlimTaper D profile and has a 24.75-inch scale. The rosewood fingerboard itself has excellent dimensions. It comes with 20 medium frets, a 12-inch radius, a 1.68-inch nut, and true pearled parallelogram inlays. The instrument features six D'Addario Phosphor (12-53) guitar strings along with durable Grover tuners. Overall, this acoustic guitar has a classic dreadnought shape and features a protective gloss finish. The Hummingbird style acoustic has been heard on some of the most acclaimed collections in rock history, including "Exile on Main Street" by the Rolling Stones. The Hummingbird played an essential role in mega hits such as "Satisfaction" and "Play with Fire." With this six-string, you can create the same sound quality in your own music. The guitar's traditional design also stays true to the legacy of producing woody notes teeming with character. This Epiphone version has modernized the original Gibson Hummingbird guitar. It is compatible with the Epiphone Shadow™ ePerformer™ preamp system with controls for its bass. The instrument can also be paired with other accessories to support practicality and ease of use. The guitar's reverse belly features a compensated saddle for easy positioning and top-notch intonation. The Epiphone Shadow NanoFlex™ pickup system is located under this saddle. The headstock has a traditional slope and dovewing design for easy strumming. The instrument also features a Gibson Hummingbird logo pickguard with removable pickguard covering. This allows you to play your hardest without worrying about damaging the instrument’s attractive look.With its balanced notes and sonorous power, the Artist Hummingbird provides an excellent way to transform your musical act. Use this traditional Gibson along with its updated accessories to create music that resonates with your listeners. This instrument allowed Keith Richards to "play with fire," and it’s sure to help you to play some of the hottest music in town.Product Identifiers
BrandEpiphone
MPN940-EDREAD
UPC0711106261362
ModelHummingbird
eBay Product ID (ePID)78618212
Product Key Features
SeriesArtist
Body MaterialSpruce, Mahogany
String Configuration6 String
Additional Product Features
DexterityRight-Handed
Body ColorSunburst
Acoustic Guitar Type6-String
Width at Nut1.68in
Neck MaterialMahogany
Guitar Scale25.5in
Guitar SeriesArtist
Fingerboard/Fretboard MaterialRosewood
Number of Strings6 String
Guitar TypeAcoustic