Epiphone Hummingbird Pro Acoustic/Electric
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The Epiphone Hummingbird PRO Acoustic/Electric guitar brings the legendary country/rock "Hummingbird" into the 21st century with the new Shadow ePerformer preamp and Shadow NanoFlex pickup system.
First introduced in 1960, the square shouldered Hummingbird quickly became a classic thanks to Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, who used a Hummingbird for rhythm on early Stones hits like "Satisfaction," "Play With Fire," and "Under My Thumb." There are also many classic photographs of Keith using a Hummingbird on sessions for Exile on Main Street, Goats Head Soup, and Sticky Fingers. Today, the Hummingbird is still a go-to acoustic for rockers like Noel Gallagher, Sheryl Crow, and Kid Rock when they need a rhythm guitar with smooth action and superb woody tone thats full of character.
On its own, the Hummingbird PRO Acoustic/Electric can drive an all-acoustic band or be front and center at a picking party with its sweet, balanced tone. Now with the Shadow ePerformer preamp and Shadow NanoFlex pickup system, The Hummingbird PRO can plug-in and hold its own on any size stage.
Top - solid spruce
Body - select mahogany
Neck - select mahogany
Neck Profile - SlimTaper "D" Profile
Fingerboard - rosewood
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Truss Rod - Adjustable
Binding:
-fingerboard 1-ply (white)
-body top 5-ply (white/black)
-body back 1-ply (white)
Fingerboard Inlay - pearloid parallelogram
Scale - 25.5"
Frets - 20, medium frets
Nut - 1.68"
Bridge - rosewood, reverse belly
Saddle - compensated, imitation bone
Pickguard - imitation Tortoise with traditional Hummingbird artwork
Hardware - nickel
Machine Heads - Grover 14:1
Electronics - Shadow ePerformer Preamp
Controls:
-master volume
-treble eq
-bass eq
First introduced in 1960, the square shouldered Hummingbird quickly became a classic thanks to Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, who used a Hummingbird for rhythm on early Stones hits like "Satisfaction," "Play With Fire," and "Under My Thumb." There are also many classic photographs of Keith using a Hummingbird on sessions for Exile on Main Street, Goats Head Soup, and Sticky Fingers. Today, the Hummingbird is still a go-to acoustic for rockers like Noel Gallagher, Sheryl Crow, and Kid Rock when they need a rhythm guitar with smooth action and superb woody tone thats full of character.
On its own, the Hummingbird PRO Acoustic/Electric can drive an all-acoustic band or be front and center at a picking party with its sweet, balanced tone. Now with the Shadow ePerformer preamp and Shadow NanoFlex pickup system, The Hummingbird PRO can plug-in and hold its own on any size stage.
Top - solid spruce
Body - select mahogany
Neck - select mahogany
Neck Profile - SlimTaper "D" Profile
Fingerboard - rosewood
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Truss Rod - Adjustable
Binding:
-fingerboard 1-ply (white)
-body top 5-ply (white/black)
-body back 1-ply (white)
Fingerboard Inlay - pearloid parallelogram
Scale - 25.5"
Frets - 20, medium frets
Nut - 1.68"
Bridge - rosewood, reverse belly
Saddle - compensated, imitation bone
Pickguard - imitation Tortoise with traditional Hummingbird artwork
Hardware - nickel
Machine Heads - Grover 14:1
Electronics - Shadow ePerformer Preamp
Controls:
-master volume
-treble eq
-bass eq
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Sounds as good as a Gibby1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreSt. Catharines, Ontario
Love this guitar!
Great action and great sound!
Posted by Dave Hanna on Nov 12, 2018
Fantastic for the price!2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreSaint-Eustache, Quebec
Great finish, great sound, great feel. If you are looking for a good acoustic for a low budget, check this one!
Posted by Frank on Jun 2, 2018
Hummingbird Pro2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreNorth York, Ontario
I love everything about this guitar. Can't put it down.
Bought it Sept 2017
Posted by SCOTT on May 1, 2018
Nice acoustic8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreWindsor, Ontario
Plays very well and sounds very nice acoustically or plugged in. Got one today. Really comfortable compared to the jumbo I had.
Posted by Sean on Jan 4, 2018
You can't go wrong!!4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreLethbridge, Alberta
I've had my Hummingbird Pro for about 8 months now and have never been more satisfied with the sound off a new guitar!! The Team at the Lethbridge AB store were fantastic as always. I was asked if I wanted a set up down straight out of the box but decided to wait a while to see if there were going to be any issues. Although there is a slight tonal issue with 12 fret E it is not bad enough for me to worry about. I've never enjoyed playing the guitar as much as I do now!! I now own 3 Epiphone guitars and litterally play almost every day. I run them all through a Marshall MG 100HDFX amp and get goosebumps when I hear what comes out of it. The sound of the Hummingbird Pro has given me back the confidence I once had in playing the guitar! Thank You Epiphone and the staff at Long & McQuade!!
Posted by J. D. Schafer on Oct 17, 2017
Ebony3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreToronto - Bloor Street, Ontario
Same guitar only it's Ebony. The price break well worth it. I see Jim Carrey played the Ebony on his movie 'Yes Man'
Posted by Heru Ur on May 6, 2017
gotta love this guitar3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreOttawa, Ontario
owned it for 2 yrs now,good sound,easy to play,and great looks.Good quality strings make a huge difference also,no more coated string for this guitar really enjoy playing it ,and I play just for fun,Great guitar for the price.
Posted by Marc on Sep 30, 2016
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Closest StoreAbbotsford, British Columbia
I have had this guitar for several months now, love the look & it is the best sounding of the 10 other guitars that i own. Like some of the other reviewers here i played several other much higher priced ones in the store including some 2 to 3 thousand dollar Taylors & preferred this to sll of them even though i had went in intending to spend a lot for a real high end guitar this was the one i took home. I do have a couple small dislikes one being that one of the tuning pegs seems to skip a cog, you tune up & up with no response & all of a sudden it pings & jumps way up & then you have to de- tune back down to 440. The other thing is that the Hummingbirds on pick guard are not embossed into it like they were on the Gibson's , they are only painted on, after the first couple times playing it i noticed the heel of my hand was yellow & couldn't figure out why, then i noticed the humming birds had " rubbed off " that was a little disappointing. My daughter was playing a concert last week & was having problems with her Taylor when playing with a capo it goes out if tune, which also happens with my own mini taylor, so i told her to take my Hummingbird & she wouldn't be sorry. When she came home i asked her how it went & she said the sound man who has seen & heard her play numerous shows with at least 6 different guitars told her that was the BEST sounding guitar she has ever brought to a show & it was the best sounding one that nite of the 10 different artists that went on stage.
Posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2016
Epi Hummingbird Pro3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreFredericton, New Brunswick
Had two of them and both screw up on 12th fret with loss of tone. They have a problem there. Love the looks and action but 12th fret issue must be quality controlled. It's a problem on other Epi's as well. Great if you do not play on the upper fretboard but for me I need that area.
Posted by james on Mar 30, 2016
Decent guitar3 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreEdmonton Whyte Ave., Alberta
I played this guitar a variety of times. It feels okay and sounds okay. The price is good. looks a bit odd in my opinion haha. Iv played better guitars for the same price if not cheaper. Overall this guitar is pretty decent enough.
Posted by Keenan on Oct 8, 2015
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Closest StoreLondon, Ontario
This is incredible! This guitar sounds better than some $1000 dollar guitars and for half the price. Great tone and sounds amazing plugged in. I Definitely recommend stopping by L&M to try it out or even purchase one!!!
Posted by anonymous on Sep 25, 2015
Man...I'm loving my Epi Hummingbird5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreToronto - Bloor Street, Ontario
I have nothing bad to say about my 2012 Epi Hummingbird Pro, purchased it Downtown Toronto with the help of their friendly and courteous staff, for helping me in my transaction....brought her home....changed the awful 12s on her to something more reasonable for me (on electric I usually play 9s)
so...went with 10's DR Black Beauties..set her truss up....did an intonation job to her....bingo...and
And I love her sound.....absolutely love the tone I get from her.
Even plugged in...you won't be disappointed....absolutely sings plugged in
the preamp really gives her some life.
And the fit and the finish are spectacular
no weird tear drop stains...not too orange in the burst...just amazing overall.
I don't think I'll ever regret gettin' her @ this price
Posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2015
Absolutely amazing4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreBedford, Nova Scotia
The guitars sound is sooooo rick and beautiful and when it's plugged in it out of this world I would recommend this guitar to anyone and everyone
Posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2015
Absolutely amazing2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreBedford, Nova Scotia
The quality of the guitar is amazing the sound is sooooo rich and beautiful and when it's plugged in its out of this world I would recommend this guitar to anyone and everyone.
Posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2015
Epiphone Hummingbird pro6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Got it on July 18/15- love it- didn't need set up or string change - has a unique sound - great unplugged or plugged. Would have liked for it to have a tuner , but no big deal - cuz it sounds awesome - tuning heads tune tight and smooth- beautiful guitar. Get one! Thank you long mcquade - great guitar for the price.thank you Epiphone.
Posted by Rob on Jul 20, 2015
thats my baby3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreOttawa, Ontario
after taking a long break of playing guitar when my Ibanez broke,i wanted a new guitar and start again with something that sounded decent as i am far from a pro guitar player,my brother who is a martin and seagull owner drove me to the music store and told me to try some,after trying that epiphone hummingbird pro,i was sold,the sound was awesome,after bringing it home,i had to change the strings,however,its not deceiving me at all,when you compare to much higher priced guitars,that epiphone will not deceive you at all,it has very nice features and it sound great,my next guitar will more than likely be another epiphone,quality price,you cant beat it.
Posted by anonymous on Jun 26, 2015
Floored by this guitar6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreLondon, Ontario
I was a left handed player but decided to try playing right handed, after playing about a dozen guitars this one won me over hands down. I played guitars from $200 -$2000 but this one spoke to me. The electrics are awesome and the sound (when tuned an set up) literally jaw dropped me. If your a beginner or advanced this guitar won't disappoint. Like I say you can have a Ferrari an not know how to drive it or you can have a mustang an drive like petty. this is my mustang.
Posted by anonymous on Sep 19, 2014
worth it!6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreEdmonton South, Alberta
Own a Lowder O-10 and this is a little too much for the campfire. Looked for a good alternative and this thing plays very well. I find myself playing it more then my Lowden. Great price. Change strings and see a difference.
Posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2014
Hummingbird Pro/ acoustic/elect.2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreCalgary East, Alberta
bright clear sound!
Posted by Shane. on Aug 16, 2014
Great guitar3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreStratford, Ontario
Bought this guitar at L & Mc Sounds like a $3000.00 guitar after I changed the strings on it.It works nice with extra light D'darrio strings.
Posted by cliffmart on Jul 23, 2014
Epiphone Hummingbird Pro6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StorePickering, Ontario
I had gone to my local L&M store with the intention of purchasing Gibson J-45.
After hearing and Playing it
There was no need to spend the extra money.
Thanks to the L&M sales staff for pointing this out
Posted by Arthur on Jun 16, 2014
Wonderful guitar4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreWinnipeg, Manitoba
Great build quality, sound and action.
Posted by Chris on Jun 13, 2014
Guitar aging beautifully4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreMississauga, Ontario
I've had this guitar for a year, bought from L&M Mississauga. Sounded awesome from day 1.
I thought the factory or store choice for strings was perfect. Kept at 45% humidity and seems to get better with each passing month. Just for the Heck of it I recently played a fairly expensive Gibson acoustic in L&M acoustic room. My Epi won...still amongst the best choice for great sound and value with an acoustic.
Posted by Dave Mac on Apr 9, 2014
Can't believe how amazing this guitar is....5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreWoodstock, Ontario
I bought this guitar simply based on sound. I heard somebody playing it in the store, and it sounded bright and crisp. I knew I had to have it.
I have not been disappointed one bit with my purchase, now 8 months on. The guitar has remained bright and crisp, and quite simply the best guitar I have ever owned.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2014
Epiphone????4 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreGuelph, Ontario
This guitar sounds just like the Gibson model... I owned the Gibson Hummingbird and paid $3650.00 for it.... This guitar cost $360 and sounds just as good as the Gibby.... with the Gibson I think your only paying for the name
Posted by Whiskey on Jan 14, 2014
Epiphone Hummingbird pro3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreWindsor, Ontario
I bought this guitar after renting one, when i received it the strings were wound wrong,when i tried to remove and correct the wind they snapped at the tuning post, this was the only drawback,my music room is a constant 72-77 degrees and 45-55% humidity. This Guitar sounds just as good as my High End Martin's and my Gibson J 45 Custom. This Guitar set up and sitting out in a room with ideal temp and humidity will blow you away with the sound quality. Highly enjoyed and Highly recommended.
Posted by LMB on Dec 27, 2013
Great Guitar3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StorePort Coquitlam, British Columbia
I just took home this amazing guitar! Quality is second to none and sounds like it should cost thousands of dollars. I have just recently started playing again after a long absence and after careful research playing a ton of guitars in the store, this was my choice! If you want an amazing great guitar this is the one!
Posted by anonymous on Oct 12, 2013
Great Buy!!3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreNorth York, Ontario
Love this guitar play it every week at church and at home every day. Really good sound and the pre amp system is very good when hooked up.Overall good value for its money
Posted by anonymous on Mar 26, 2013
awesome!!3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreToronto - Bloor Street, Ontario
Itisaverygoodguitarforthepriice
Posted by anonymous on Mar 24, 2013
Humming bird5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest StoreDartmouth, Nova Scotia
Well this guitar is quite amazing, the sound that you get from it is so pure its just unbelievable. I personally think that its as close as a beginner can get to a gibson
Posted by Vanessa Belanger on Feb 26, 2013
