Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute: Low Cost, Vintage 60s Style
Based on the 1960 Gibson square-shoulder dreadnought
The Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute series is based on the Gibson acoustic guitar models released in 1960, their first square-shoulder dreadnought model. Now, available as an affordable model for everyone, could this be the acoustic guitar for you?
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Hummingbird Tribute
These new Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute models all feature the classic square-shoulder dreadnought body shape. Built with a select layered spruce top and layered mahogany back and sides, it delivers a warm and balanced tone.
By not using solid wood tops and sides, these models are priced at only a fraction of a full Gibson US-made model, so if you need an affordable dreadnought, they could be for you.
Hummingbird Pickguard
These guitars really embrace a vintage aesthetic with antique ivory-coloured binding and a traditional tortoise-shell pickguard shaped in the famous Hummingbird silhouette.
The Hummingbird’s iconic pickguard makes it instantly recognisable. It quickly became a favourite for legends like Keith Richards and Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, and it is still played today by diverse artists from Thom Yorke to Sheryl Crow.
It features a laurel reverse-belly bridge with a compensated plastic saddle, matching ivory-coloured bridge pins, and a Kalamazoo-shaped headstock, equipped with Epiphone deluxe die-cast tuners, a plastic nut, and a “Tribute” engraved truss-rod cover.
Designed for comfortable playability, the glued-in mahogany neck features a rounded C profile that is ideal for both beginners and experienced musicians. The neck has a laurel fingerboard with 20 frets, dot inlays, and matching antique ivory binding.
Finish Options
This model is available in three high-gloss finishes: Antique Natural, Ebony, and Heritage Cherry Sunburst. The Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish is also available in a left-handed version. They do not come supplied with a case or a gig bag, so you may want to factor one into the price to keep them protected.
At this super low price point, I can forgive Epiphone for not including a hard case, but a basic gig bag would have made these a really fantastic deal. However, having at least one left-handed option is a bonus, and it is available in the best finish.
Price & Availability
The new Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute series is now available at Thomann, priced at $222/£199/€229.
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