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Key Features
- Iconic Hummingbird tone with a cutaway
- Solid Sitka spruce top adds clarity and dynamic response
- L.R. Baggs VTC pickup captures rich, natural tone
- Round SlimTaper neck profile offers comfort
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst Overview
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC is a classic square shoulder acoustic with a cutaway for enhanced upper fret access. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it delivers a rich, balanced tone with plenty of warmth and clarity. The iconic Hummingbird pickguard, multi-ply binding, and mother-of-pearl inlays give it a timeless look, while the gloss nitro finish lets the wood resonate freely.
Designed for both unplugged and amplified performance, it features an L.R. Baggs VTC pickup for natural, dynamic tone. The Round SlimTaper mahogany neck provides a smooth playing feel, while the rosewood fingerboard ensures effortless fretting. TUSQ components enhance sustain and tuning stability, and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep everything locked in place. Complete with a hardshell case, this Hummingbird is ready for any stage or studio.
Product Ref: 324894
Full Description
View Full DescriptionEnhanced playability with a cutaway
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC takes the legendary Hummingbird design and adds a cutaway for effortless access to the upper frets. This makes lead playing, intricate melodies, and high-register chord voicings more accessible without compromising the guitar’s signature tone. If you love exploring new melodic ideas or need extra freedom on the neck, this feature expands your creative possibilities.
Timeless tonewood combination
With a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this guitar delivers the full-bodied, balanced tone the Hummingbird is known for. The spruce adds crispness and dynamic range, while the mahogany provides warmth and depth, making it a perfect choice for strumming, flatpicking, and fingerstyle playing. This combination has been a favourite for decades, consistently producing beautiful hummingbird tones.
Studio-quality amplified sound
Equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system, the Hummingbird Standard EC is ready for any stage or recording session. The under-saddle pickup captures the natural resonance of the guitar with exceptional clarity, while the soundhole-mounted controls allow for easy volume and tone adjustments. From solo performances to full band settings, this system ensures your acoustic tone shines through.
Premium craftsmanship and iconic style
From the instantly recognisable Hummingbird pickguard to the elegant mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays, this guitar exudes vintage charm. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances the resonance of the wood while providing a smooth, classic look. With TUSQ components for optimal sustain, Grover Rotomatic tuners for precise tuning stability, and a premium hardshell case, every detail is designed for performance and longevity.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
- Product Code: MCSSHBECHCS
Body
- Body Style: Square Shoulder
- Body Shape: Hummingbird EC (Cutaway)
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Sitka spruce
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Binding: Multi-ply top and back, single-ply fretboard
- Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Round SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Frets: 20, standard
- Nut Material: TUSQ
- Nut Width: 43.815 mm / 1.725 in
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl parallelogram
- Joint: Compound dovetail neck-to-body joint, hot hide glue
Hardware & Electronics
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Belly up, rosewood
- Saddle Material: TUSQ
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
- Pickguard: .060” cutaway with Hummingbird graphics
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup
- Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone
- Output Jack: 1/4" endpin
- Preamp: L.R. Baggs VTC
- Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
- Case: Hardshell
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