Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue

• Reissue of the Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar from 1960
• From the Inspired by Gibson series
• Square Shoulder Dreadnought with solid body
• Torrefied spruce top and mahogany body
• Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish
• Classic hummingbird style pickguard
• Mahogany neck with rounded profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets and MOP Split parallelogram inlays
• 44.2 mm wide bone nut
• Shortened scale length of 628.7 mm
• Rosewood bridge with compensated bone inlay and bone bridge Pins
• Gold-plated Epiphone deluxe keystone tuners
• L. R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup
• Guitar case included

High-quality woods for a sound full of character

The Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue impresses with a sound that harmoniously combines tradition and modern sound requirements. Its solid spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body, thermally refined (torrefied), ensures a quick response and a well-rehearsed sound character. Just as if it had been played for decades. The Scalloped X bracingBracing:
Bracing supports an open, voluminous tone with clear highs and powerful low mids. Solid mahoganysidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. and backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. provide additional depth, tonal balance and projection. This acoustic base makes the guitar a versatile tool that is ideal for precise fingerstyle playing as well as dynamic strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar..

Comfortable playing feel with a classic character

The finely crafted mahoganyneckGuitar neck:
Maple neckwith its pleasantly round profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat fits snugly in the hand and provides a natural playing feel with vintage flair. Thanks to the shortened scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 628.7 mm, chords can be picked effortlessly and the stringsStrings:
Strings are thin metal or nylon strings that are stretched across the body of a guitar. They produce tones when struck or plucked. Different sounds are produced depending on the thickness and material of the strings. strummed with ease. In addition, the fine rosewoodfingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. with contrasting Inlays and 20 neatly set fretsFret:
Jumbo frets offers precise playability, while a 44.2 mm wide bone nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. supports clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch.. The playing feel is complemented by high-quality details such as the compensated bone bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. and the gold-plated EpiphoneTuners:
die-cast tuners Deluxe keystone tuners for clean tuning and a flawless playing experience.

L. R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC - Naturally amplified, professionally controlled

For use on stage and in the studio, the Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue is equipped with the proven L. R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC system. This pickup systemPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible. transmits the characteristic sound of the guitar with a high level of detail and dynamic range, from subtle nuances to powerful chords. The volumeVolume:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right and toneTone:
The tone control is a knob on the guitar that influences the sound. When you turn it controls discreetly built into the sound holeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar. allow the sound to be shaped directly without disturbing the classic appearance of the guitar. Musicians benefit from a professional solution that delivers a convincing sound and remains visually discreet.

A design that adorns legends

The guitar is also a true visual masterpiece that immediately catches the eye and lingers in the memory. The noble Heritage Cherry Sunburst finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. gives the guitar a luminous look with vintage flair and timeless elegance. The iconic HummingbirdPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. pickguard, artfully decorated with hummingbird and flower motifs, is not only a striking design element, but also an expression of musical history and personality. On the fretboard, the classic split parallelogram inlaysInlays:
inlays made of mother-of-pearl set stylish accents, while the headstockHeadstock:
The headstock is the upper part of a guitar to which the pegs for tuning the strings are attached. It can have different shapes and the guitar logo or the manufacturer's name can often be found on the headstock. in the famous Gibson Open Book Profile with the lettering Inspired by Gibson impressively emphasizes the connection to the great tradition.