Experience the legendary Hummingbird with enhanced versatility and expressive potential.
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC acoustic-electric guitar is a testament to Gibson's legacy of crafting iconic acoustic instruments. This guitar, featuring a mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top and a cutaway design, delivers the classic Hummingbird tone with enhanced playability and modern features. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a passionate songwriter, the Hummingbird Standard EC is ready to inspire your musical journey.
Mahogany Body and Sitka Spruce Top — A Classic Combination
The Hummingbird Standard EC features a mahogany body and a Sitka spruce top, a time-honored pairing of tonewoods that produces a warm, balanced tone with exceptional depth and harmonic complexity. The mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain, while the Sitka spruce top adds clarity and projection. This combination creates a versatile tonal palette that's suitable for a wide range of playing styles and musical genres, from folk and blues to country and rock. The dreadnought body shape delivers a powerful and resonant sound that's perfect for both strumming and fingerpicking.
Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fretboard — Effortless Playability
The Hummingbird Standard EC features a mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard, providing a smooth and comfortable playing experience. The Round SlimTaper profile offers a fast and responsive feel, ideal for intricate fingerstyle playing and smooth chord transitions. The mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays add a touch of elegance to the fretboard. With 20 frets and a cutaway design, this guitar offers extended range and effortless access to the upper frets, allowing you to explore a wider range of musical ideas.
L.R. Baggs VTC Pickup System — Pristine Amplified Tone
The Hummingbird Standard EC is equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system, ensuring that your amplified tone is as rich and expressive as your acoustic sound. This high-quality pickup system captures the nuances of your playing with exceptional clarity and detail, delivering a natural and balanced amplified tone that's perfect for stage and studio performances. The soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide easy access to tonal shaping, allowing you to fine-tune your sound in any setting.
Classic Hummingbird Styling with Modern Enhancements
The Hummingbird Standard EC retains the classic Hummingbird aesthetic with its square shoulder body shape and distinctive pickguard, now featuring updated Hummingbird graphics. The Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish gives the guitar a timeless look, while the cutaway design provides enhanced access to the upper frets, expanding your playing possibilities. The addition of a TUSQ nut, saddle, and bridge pins, along with Grover Rotomatic tuning machines, ensures tuning stability and enhances the guitar's overall performance.