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Post by Jabasso on Mar 31, 2005 22:09:12 GMT -5
Okay, I've been wanting a Hummingbird for years now, and I've finally saved enough money to buy an Epiphone one. However, I've never played the Epiphone version- only the Gibson. So, my question is how does the Epiphone Hummingbird compare to Gibson's? If anyone here owns or has played an Epi Hummingbird, your insight on the instrument would be most appreciated. Thanks.
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Post by hindudu on Mar 31, 2005 22:13:45 GMT -5
go with a fender
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Post by Jabasso on Mar 31, 2005 22:21:20 GMT -5
Ah, I hate Fender. I'm a Gibson/Epiphone man myself. So does anybody know something about what I'm actually asking about?
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Post by thepicturesgeneration on Mar 31, 2005 22:23:42 GMT -5
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that every epiphone solid top acoustic I've played (Hummingbird included), is acceptable. I'll say that ALL Gibson acoustics are acceptable.
Don't expect to get a 2,000 dollar sound out of a $400 instrument. It's not going to happen. The Gibson acoustic by nature is very bassy and responsive, and you're not going to get the full experience from the Epiphone.
It would not make a bad start, and if you want to own a Hummingbird guitar, well you have 2 choices, and the Epiphone one is the more economic one.
If you don't want to wait, just go for the epiphone. They're quality, and you won't be dissappointed. It'll be special to you, too.
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Post by Jabasso on Mar 31, 2005 22:27:25 GMT -5
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that every epiphone solid top acoustic I've played (Hummingbird included), is acceptable. I'll say that ALL Gibson acoustics are acceptable. Don't expect to get a 2,000 dollar sound out of a $400 instrument. It's not going to happen. The Gibson acoustic by nature is very bassy and responsive, and you're not going to get the full experience from the Epiphone. It would not make a bad start, and if you want to own a Hummingbird guitar, well you have 2 choices, and the Epiphone one is the more economic one. If you don't want to wait, just go for the epiphone. They're quality, and you won't be dissappointed. It'll be special to you, too. Okay. Just wondering, have you played a Dove? I've never played one myself but I have seen them played. How do they measure up to the Hummingbirds?
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Post by nyr401994 on Mar 31, 2005 22:55:26 GMT -5
my friend has an epiphone hummingbird. the bridge is completely fucked up. i've played it before, and it's gone into about 5-6 repairs, with no real change. wait a while, and your patience will be rewarded and also, you don't get the gibson color on the epiphone... the epi hummingbird's burst is a lot brighter and lighter, while the gibson one has that warmer, darker tone to it.
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Post by nyr401994 on Mar 31, 2005 23:00:52 GMT -5
fender's acoustic quality matches that of a used toilet seat. it's like gretsch making an a guitar for dimebag darrell, rest in peace... it just doesn't work.
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Post by nyr401994 on Mar 31, 2005 23:01:42 GMT -5
Okay. Just wondering, have you played a Dove? I've never played one myself but I have seen them played. How do they measure up to the Hummingbirds? they're practically the same. just a natural finish instead of that burst. and the pickguard design is different. they're the same body type though.
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Post by Jabasso on Mar 31, 2005 23:36:12 GMT -5
Thanks, NYR. Not sure if I can wait though, because I need a nice acoustic pretty soon because I'm gonna have to audition to get into this school of music. I'd like to have a better acoustic guitar to do so with than my acoustic-electric Aria.
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Post by Wireless on Apr 1, 2005 21:34:33 GMT -5
My mate has an Epi Hummingbird and its really good, better than the EJ200 he also has.
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