Epiphone EASHBANNH1 Hummingbird Studio - Natural

Vendor: Epiphone
Regular price: $499.00
Sale price: $499.00
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Description

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The ideal Hummingbird for beginners and seasoned players alike
The Epiphone Hummingbird™ Studio is part of the all-new Epiphone Studio Acoustic Collection. These guitars have been completely reimagined to offer the most authentic and affordable acoustic guitars inspired by iconic Gibson designs. The Hummingbird Studio offers a blend of classic design and modern functionality and was designed to appeal equally to beginners and seasoned players alike. Based on the iconic Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar that has been embraced by players across a wide range of musical genres, the Hummingbird Studio has a square shoulder dreadnought body and 24.75” scale length, just like the Gibson guitar that inspired it.

CASE/GIG BAG: Gig Bag Included.

The Hummingbird Studio delivers a rich, balanced tone with excellent projection, making it an ideal choice, no matter which musical styles you want to explore. The Hummingbird Studio has a layered mahogany body with six-ply antique ivory and black binding on the top, four-ply antique ivory and black binding on the back, and a solid spruce top for a responsive, balanced tone with excellent dynamic range that will sound even better as it ages. The mahogany neck is joined to the body with a glued-in tapered dovetail neck-to-body joint and features a Rounded C profile that ensures comfortable playability. The neck is topped with a bound rosewood fretboard equipped with 20 standard frets and dressed up with the classic split parallelogram inlays that are one of the hallmarks of the Hummingbird design. The other ends of the strings are routed over a compensated plastic saddle and are anchored to the belly-up rosewood bridge with ivory-colored bridge pins. We also included other details that give the Hummingbird Studio even more vintage-style visual appeal, including a Hummingbird tortoise shell-colored pickguard with the iconic Hummingbird graphics, high-quality Grover® Rotomatic® tuners for precise and stable tuning, and a 60s Kalamazoo-style headstock with the Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown proudly inlaid in mother of pearl.

The Hummingbird Studio comes with Fishman electronics, including an S-Core under-saddle pickup and Fishman™ Presys VT preamp with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls that are fast and easy to access for the player while remaining nearly invisible to the audience. The Epiphone Hummingbird Studio has a gloss finish and is offered in two vintage-inspired colors—Antique Natural and Heritage Cherry Sunburst. Both right and left-handed versions are available. A standard gig bag is also included.

A battery is not included. To power your pickup, you will need a 9-volt battery.

Features

Square shoulder body with layered mahogany back and sides
Solid spruce top
Mahogany neck with a rounded C profile
Rosewood fretboard with 20 standard frets and pearloid split parallelogram inlays
60s kalamazoo-style headstock
Pickguard with iconic Hummingbird graphics
Fishman electronics
Standard gig bag included

Specs

Body Shape: Hummingbird
Body Style: Square Shoulder
Top: Solid spruce
Back: Layered mahogany
Sides: Layered mahogany
Body Material: Layered mahogany
Binding: 6-ply antique ivory & black (top), 4-ply antique ivory & black (back), single-ply antique ivory (fretboard)
Body Finish: Gloss

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Joint: Glued-in (set neck) with tapered dovetail joint
Profile: Rounded C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12.0 in
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Inlays: Pearloid split parallelogram
Nut Material: Plastic
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.69 in
Truss Rod: Dual action
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply black bell (Studio)

Electronics

Preamp: Fishman Presys VT
Under-Saddle Pickup: Fishman S-Core
Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone
Output Jack: 1/4" endpin

Hardware

Bridge: Belly-up, rosewood
Bridge Pins: Ivory plastic
Saddle Material: Compensated plastic
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
Tuner Plating / Hardware Finish: Nickel
Pickguard: Hummingbird-shaped tortoise shell, epoxy-style, with Hummingbird graphics
Strap Buttons: Endpin jack and side of heel

Headstock

Shape: 60s Kalamazoo
Inlay: Epiphone logo and Gibson crown in mother of pearl

Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Standard gig bag
Model: EASHBANNH1

Inspection and Set-up

At Easy Music Center, we care for our instruments from the moment they arrive to when they ship to your door. All instruments are stored in a climate controlled environment and put through a 12-point inspection checklist before being shipped.

First, we check the finish of the instrument, carefully inspecting any blemishes on the surface. Next, we check the playability and setup by inspecting and adjusting the truss rod (if available), bridge, nut, and frets to manufacturer factory specifications. Any request made outside of manufacturer factory specifications can incur additional charges for parts and labor. If the instrument has electronics, we test all of the electronic components to make sure they are functioning properly.

After a thorough inspection, we then move on to maintenance. We start by lubricating any moving parts on the instrument, such as tuning machines. We then move on to cleaning and oiling the fretboard along with the frets.

Once maintenance is done, we stretch and tune the strings and play test the instrument. After this, we do a final inspection and clean/detail the instrument before packing it up for shipment.

We’re excited to be a part of your instrument buying experience.

Humidity Care

Acoustic guitars and ukulele are made of wood, and wood is sensitive to changes in climate. Shifts in temperature or relative humidity can affect your instrument in multiple ways, some of which can lead to costly repairs if you’re not careful. Solid woods in particular are especially prone to the effects of climate fluctuation. For example, extended exposure to low relative humidity (below 40% RH) can dry out the wood, causing it to shrink and run the risk of cracking. Similarly, excessive humidity can cause the wood to absorb moisture and swell, potentially causing other problems. Without adequate humidity control (especially in drier local climates), acoustic instruments can crack and their necks can warp, causing problems with fretting, intonation and playability.

So how do you prevent this kind of damage? Easy: by keeping your guitars and ukulele properly humidified (ideally between 40-60% RH). The easiest way to do this is by storing your instruments in a case with a case two-way humidifier inside. A two-way humidifier will slowly absorb or release moisture inside your case, maintaining humidity to help ensure your instrument doesn’t suffer damage. Using a digital hygrometer can help you monitor humidity levels around your instrument.

Symptoms of a dry acoustic instrument:

Low action. Strings are very close to the fretboard.
Hump on the fretboard where the neck joins the body.
Sunken top across the soundboard between bridge and fingerboard.
The back of instrument looks very flat when it is dried out.
Sharp fret ends extend beyond the edge of the fretboard.
The plane of the neck angle on a dry instrument hits above the top of the bridge.

Symptoms of a wet acoustic instrument:

High action. Strings that are unusually high off the fretboard, making it difficult to play.
Unusually swollen top
Unusual warp on the top, back or both at the end-block
Improper neck angle. Sighting the neck to the bridge, the frets will appear to hit below the bridge.

The D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System

Using patented technology, the D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System features disposable, moisture-filled packets with a breathable membrane that provides two-way humidity control, meaning it can either release or absorb moisture to consistently maintain a predetermined relative humidity (RH) level of 45-50 percent.

Music Nomad Humilele Ukulele Humidifier

Music Nomad the leader in equipment care products, has developed an easy to use, no mess, and low maintenance Ukulele humidifier. The Humilele rests securely on top of the strings to safely and evenly hydrate your Ukulele to avoid these problems.

Final Notes on Humidity Control

To monitor the amount of humidity your instrument is receiving, we recommend the purchase of a digital hygrometer, a device that gauges and provides a read-out of humidity levels. It can be kept in the room where you store your instruments, or, better yet, in a central location inside the instrument case, preferably Velcro’d to the outside of the accessories compartment (facing the heel). The optimal range for your guitars and ukulele is 45-55% RH.