Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Main

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Action Position Back

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From the writing room to the stage, this Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC's cutaway body and HiFi DNA system deliver a deeply versatile playing experience.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
LR Baggs HiFi electronics	High quality preamp with volume and tone controls
SlimTaper neck profile	'60s style slim profile; Comfortable design
Solid mahogany back and sides	Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Solid Sitka spruce top	Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone

Overview

The Gibson Hummingbird is known for its versatility. It has always been equally well suited for strumming first-position chords and taking the spotlight for picking lead lines. The Hummingbird Standard EC makes this iconic acoustic more versatile and expressive than ever, adding a comfortable cutaway for significantly increased access to the upper frets.

The Hummingbird Standard EC's solid mahogany body and sweet, select Sitka spruce top are more than capable of holding down the rhythm in the hands of a rock and roll sideman or accompanying the most nuanced performance under the fingers of today's alternative singer-songwriter. The cutaway makes the Hummingbird Standard EC an especially expressive choice for lead players and anyone who requires increased note range and upper-fret access.

Traditional construction and iconic Hummingbird appointments give this acoustic its unmistakable character. The solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides deliver a rich, balanced voice with warm low end, smooth mids, and impressive projection. The Hummingbird Standard EC features a square-shoulder body and a traditional belly-up rosewood bridge, while the gloss finish highlights its timeless Gibson aesthetic.

The mahogany neck features a comfortable SlimTaper profile and a rosewood fingerboard with 20 standard frets and distinctive mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays. A bone nut, TUSQ saddle and ivory plastic bridge pins provide a solid foundation for the guitar's natural… read more acoustic voice. Grover Rotomatic tuners provide smooth, dependable tuning stability.

The Hummingbird pickguard with its distinctive graphics completes the look, while the Gibson logo and crown are inlaid in mother-of-pearl on the headstock.

The Hummingbird Standard EC is fitted with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active design utilizes two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with its own optimized preamp. The result is a natural, full-bodied amplified tone that faithfully represents the Hummingbird's inherent character without altering its unplugged voice.

The Baggs HiFi DNA system offers impressive gain-before-feedback compared to an under-saddle pickup. Discreet soundhole-mounted controls allow quick, intuitive adjustments on the fly while remaining virtually unseen by the audience. With its iconic Hummingbird styling, versatile cutaway design, rich acoustic voice, Baggs HiFi DNA electronics, and included hardshell case, the Hummingbird Standard EC is ready for both stage and studio use from the moment it's picked up.

Features:

- Solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides deliver rich, balanced acoustic tone
- Cutaway body design provides enhanced upper-fret access for lead playing and added expression
- Square-shoulder body offers powerful projection, warm lows, and smooth mids
- Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile and rosewood fingerboard ensures comfortable playability
- Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system captures natural acoustic tone with excellent feedback resistance
- Premium appointments include split parallelogram inlays, Hummingbird pickguard, and Grover Rotomatic tuners
- Includes a Gibson hardshell case for dependable protection and transport

Specs

Family/Model:: Hummingbird Standard EC
Series:: Modern
Trans/Solid Finish:: Trans
Back Material:: Solid Mahogany
Binding:: 6-ply top, 4-ply back, single-ply fingerboard
Body Finish:: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material:: Solid Mahogany
Body Shape:: Hummingbird EC
Body Style:: Square Shoulder
Sides Material:: Solid Mahogany
Top Material:: Solid Sitka spruce
Fingerboard Material:: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius:: 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count:: 20
Frets:: Standard
Inlays:: Mother-of-pearl split parallelogram
Joint:: Glued-in, set neck; tapered dovetail
Neck Material:: Mahogany
Nut Material:: Bone
Nut Width:: 1.69 in. | 43.0 mm
Profile:: SlimTaper
Scale Length:: 24.75 in. | 628.65 mm
Pickup System:: Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls:: Volume and Tone
Output Jack:: Combination battery box and 1/4" output jack
Bridge:: Belly-up, Rosewood
Bridge Pins:: Ivory Plastic
Finish:: Nickel
Pickguard:: Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
Saddle Material:: TUSQ
Strap Buttons:: 2 -- battery box/output jack and back of heel
Truss Rod:: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover:: 2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating:: Nickel
Tuning Machines:: Grover Rotomatic
Case:: Hardshell Case Included

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): MCSSHBECHFHCS

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766
Email: service@gibson.com
Web: https://www.gibson.com/pages/contact-support