Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue Heritage Acoustic Guitar - Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue – Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Vintage-Inspired Elegance

The Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue faithfully channels the spirit of the original 1960 Gibson Hummingbird, featuring a square‑shoulder dreadnought silhouette wrapped in a lustrous Heritage Cherry Sunburst gloss finish. It offers the iconic aesthetic of early‑’60s Kalamazoo craftsmanship complemented by tasteful Epiphone branding.

Premium All‑Solid Tonewoods

• Top: Thermally aged solid Sitka spruce, providing mature tonal warmth and musical complexity at first play.
• Back & Sides: All-solid mahogany, giving the guitar a resonant midrange presence and balanced tonality.

Sculpted Neck & Premium Appointments

• A one‑piece thermally aged mahogany neck with a Rounded C profile delivers both comfort and vintage playability.
• Indian laurel fingerboard over 20 frets, trimmed with antique‑ivory binding and elegantly adorned with split parallelogram mother‑of‑pearl inlays.
• Traditional dovetail neck joint, bone nut, compensated bone saddle, and a reverse belly‑up rosewood bridge enhance sustain and tuning stability.

Elegant Visual Finishes

• Multi‑ply binding on the top (6‑ply) and back (4‑ply), complemented by single‑ply fingerboard and headstock accents.
• The iconic Hummingbird tortoise‑shell style pickguard, etched with hummingbirds and florals in gold detailing, recalls the original artwork.

Playback Features for Performers

• Fitted with a factory-installed L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup system and under-saddle piezo, paired with soundhole‑mounted volume and tone controls—delivering faithful amplified tone.
• Epiphone Deluxe gold‑plated tuners with green keystone buttons ensure precise tuning and visual flair.

Always Performance Ready

Included is an “Inspired by Gibson Custom” RedLine-style hardshell case, padded with plush lining, accessory compartments, and reinforced straps. The guitar ships fully inspected and set up.

Sound & Playability at a Glance

Tone Character:
Rich, midrange-forward with warm lows and sparkling highs. The thermally aged spruce yields a semi-broken-in tone right out of the case, suited for fingerstyle delicacy or powerful strumming.

Feel:
A smooth rounded neck profile and solid mahogany build offer a familiar vintage feel without sacrificing modern playability.

On-Stage Ready:
With the onboard L.R. Baggs system, this Hummingbird delivers balanced, natural electric tone ideal for both live and studio use.

Specs Summary

The Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue Heritage Cherry Sunburst is a stunning blend of vintage homage and modern performance — all-solid tonewoods, refined appointments, and high-quality amplification. It’s ideal for players seeking the iconic Hummingbird voice and aesthetic at a compelling value.