Epiphone Hummingbird 12
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Epiphone
Hummingbird 12
Product Info
Article Number:
501125
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Hummingbird 12
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$955.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Hummingbird 12 is a solid choice for players wanting that iconic Hummingbird aesthetic and 12-string shimmer without the Gibson price tag. It's got a comfortable, rounded neck profile and surprisingly good amplified tone, making it great for singer-songwriters or anyone looking for a versatile stage and studio instrument.
Product Description
- Epiphone Hummingbird 12
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Inspired by Gibson Collection
- Body shape: Square Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram Fretboard Inlays
- 6-Ply top binding
- 4-Ply bottom binding
- Antique ivory neck binding
- Scale length: 628 mm (24.724")
- Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.875")
- Bone nut
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Fishman Sonicore with controls for volume and tone in the sound hole
- Grover Mini Rotomatic machine heads
- Colour: Aged Cherry Sunburst
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers bright, shimmering 12-string tone
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain
- • Fishman Sonicore pickup offers respectable amplified performance
- • Grover Rotomatic tuners provide stable, accurate tuning
CONS
- • The square shoulder dreadnought can feel bulky for smaller players
- • Solid mahogany construction means it might lack the projection of some higher-end models
- • Sonicore pickups, while functional, aren’t as nuanced as more premium systems
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
628 mm (24.724in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Sonicore with volume/tone controls
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures some of the essence, but lacks the mature resonance and complex overtones of a genuinely aged, premium Gibson model. Expect a brighter, more immediate sound.
The rounded C profile is generally comfortable, but the wider 1 8/75in nut width might feel a little cramped for those with very small hands – it’s manageable, but something to consider.
They’re reasonably feedback-resistant at moderate volumes, but you’ll need to be mindful of gain levels and stage monitoring in louder environments.
