Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC HCS
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Gibson
Hummingbird Standard EC HCS
Product Info
Article Number:
601829
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Hummingbird Standard EC HCS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,848.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Hummingbird Standard EC HCS is a beautifully crafted instrument – the solid woods give it a really rich, vintage-inspired voice. The LR Baggs pickup is surprisingly good for amplified performance, making it a solid choice for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a reliable stage-ready acoustic. It's premium-priced, but delivers a lot of quality for the money.
Product Description
- Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC HCS
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Square shoulder with cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingboard: Rosewood
- Parallelogram fingerboard inlays
- 5-ply top binding
- 3-ply binding on the back and single-ply binding on the neck
- Scale: 629 mm (24.8")
- Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
- Nut: TUSQ
- 20 frets
- Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Grover Rotomatics machine heads
- Colour: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, articulate projection and clarity.
- • Mahogany back/sides impart warmth and sustain, classic Hummingbird tone.
- • LR Baggs VTC pickup provides a usable, natural amplified sound for stage.
- • 5-ply top binding adds visual elegance and reinforces the top's integrity.
CONS
- • Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Relatively heavy build may fatigue players during extended performances.
- • Rosewood fretboard, while beautiful, can be susceptible to dryness in certain climates.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
629 mm (24.8")
Frets
20
Electronics
LR Baggs VTC
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTC is a step above basic piezo systems; it offers a more natural, less 'quacky' amplified tone, though it's not a full-blown live sound system.
The neck is a standard Gibson profile, a medium-C, which is generally comfortable, but those with very small hands might find it a touch thick compared to slimmer profiles.
The square shoulders contribute to a slightly more focused and punchy tone, with a bit less of the broad, booming low-end you'd find on a more rounded dreadnought shape.
