Epiphone Ukulele Hummingbird Outfit TSB
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Epiphone
Ukulele Hummingbird Outfit TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
465239
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Ukulele Hummingbird Outfit TSB
Category:
Tenor Ukuleles
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Hummingbird outfit is a fantastic entry point into tenor ukuleles, especially for players who appreciate a touch of visual flair. The solid top provides a surprisingly good acoustic voice, and the pickup system offers basic amplified options. It's a solid choice for beginners or anyone wanting a well-equipped ukulele without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Epiphone Ukulele Hummingbird Outfit TSB
- Tenor ukulele
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Granadillo
- Neck profile: Slim Taper C
- Scale: 17"
- 19 Frets
- Passive under-saddle piezo pickup system
- Grenadillo bridge base (<i>Dalbergia Melanoxylon</i>)
- U-Rite bridge inlay
- Hummingbird-style pickguard
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
- Includes deluxe gigbag
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and a pleasing mid-range focus.
- • Slim Taper C neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of players.
- • Under-saddle pickup allows for basic amplification without significantly altering the acoustic voice.
CONS
- • Passive piezo pickup offers limited dynamic range and can sound brittle when amplified.
- • Granadillo fretboard, while beautiful, might feel a little stiff compared to rosewood.
- • Tobacco Sunburst finish, while visually appealing, can be a fingerprint magnet.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Tenor
Frets
19
Electronics
Passive Under-Saddle Piezo Pickup System
Weight
Approximately 1.6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mahogany offers a warmer, more mellow tone than Koa, lacking the bright, almost shimmering quality of Koa, but still providing excellent projection.
It's primarily cosmetic, though a well-fitted bridge contributes to overall resonance and sustain – the inlay itself doesn't impact the sound.
Replacing the pickup is fairly straightforward, but requires some basic ukulele maintenance skills; the bridge base design allows for a relatively easy swap.
