Epiphone Hummingbird 12-string Review

Love at first strum

I had to wait a few months due to supply chain issues, but it was worth it. Since I received it my other guitars have gone largely forgotten. Beautiful guitar, full sound, very playable (I got a setup from Sweetwater). I love it and have no concerns whether I got value for the money. If you are reading this, I encourage you to take the plunge!

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THE CROWN OF MY GUITAR STABLE!

I have been dealing with SWEETWATER for almost two years now. When I started experimenting with playing a 12 string, I bought a cheap Fender 12 string to practice with. Most guitarists I know are not excited about playing a 12 string instrument. Last year I purchased my Guild D-2612CE 12 string guitar as I wanted to upgrade to a quality 12 string. Patrick Lantz suggested the Guild… read more to me with the knowledge that I was prepared to spend more. Needless to say that I love my Guild 12 string, but a few months ago I decided that I wanted o fulfill my dream of owning a Gibson hummingbird 12 string! the price was way more than I could ever afford, so I called Patrick and he gave me all the information and guidance that I would ever need in order to decide on the Epiphone(inspired by Gibson) Hummingbird 12 string guitar. Bottom line- I absolutely LOVE this guitar! its a little heavier than my Guild and it has a much easier and gentler feel on the neck than my Guild (not to take anything away from the Guild). I have not yet plugged into an amplifier and checked out the Fishman pre amp, but the acoustic sound is superb! it has a deep, rich, bass tone and is loud enough to strum and play, not using a pick. Truthfully, this 12 string plays as good as any guitar twice its listed price! And this is a totally unsolicited review..... I waited 3 months for this guitar, and it was worth every minute of the wait!! Just another word of thanks to Patrick Lantz for all his continued efforts in putting this whole thing together......I am not an easy guy to please.

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Solid Value

In the last 10 years I have resigned myself to only purchasing American made guitars with the exception of an Ibanez acoustic baritone. I purchased the Epiphone Hummingbird 12 String acoustic based upon many reviews touting the quality and craftsmanship of this guitar that is made in Indonesia. Shipping wasn't stellar. Obviously there are all kinds of problems with the supply chain,… read more but I ordered the guitar on 11/23. Delivery date was set for 11/26, the guitar arrived on 11/29. As with everything I've purchased from Sweetwater, the packaging was stellar. The guitar is stunning. The color (to me) has less of a red tint in the burst than the pictures indicate. It looks fantastic. I am really pleased with the craftsmanship of the guitar, inside and out. The only complaint on the construction, it's very minor and imperceptible while playing, is a little bit of a rough feel to the binding on the body. The frets and the neck are very well done. The strings on the guitar were discolored and I felt like that should have been corrected before the guitar was shipped. Other than those caveats, the tone is beautiful, the action is quite good and it looks to be incredibly well made. A 12 string is probably not the "go to" guitar for many players these days, but this is a fantastic bang-for-your-buck guitar to add to the collection.

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Inspired by Gibson Epiphone hummingbird 12 string

I'm very happy with the Epiphone hummingbird 12 string. I have 5 other 12 string's, and this one is the crowning glory of the collection. It's finely crafted and has exceeded all of my expectations. Huge shout out to Andy Scheer (sales engineer) for his knowledge and expertise. I have just purchased the last 12 string that I'll ever need. When I plugged into my Fishman Loudbox… read more Mini (also from Sweetwater) I was blown away. This guitar looks, sounds, and plays like the Gibson that inspired it. If it's not a Gibson, it missed a darn fine chance. Thanks again to Andy Scheer and the great folks at Sweetwater. You have fulfilled a life long dream.

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Epiphone Hummingbird 12 string, great guitar!

I've been playing this guitar for the last couple weeks. It's really quit nice! I had the techs at Sweetwater set this one up as 12 strings can be a tricky balance. They did a wonderful job. The action is low, without buzz yet enough distance to get a grip with my finger tips. Intonation is spot on. Fit and finish is perfect. The best about this instrument is the tone. The sound… read more belts out when strummed. I am enjoying recording with it, utilizing the on board pickup. it sounds 'miced' when going into my DAW. It doesn't have that acoustic pickup sound that is often times so disappointing. I have a 2007 Gibson Hummingbird and this Epiphone Hummingbird 12 string makes a matched set. Thanks Sweetwater!

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