MaxHart85231281734137 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hey guys Ive been thinking about getting one of these havent really gotn a chance to play one yet, what is the neck profile like on both of these guitars?, aslo which do yall like the best overall thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 This is a question better suited for the Acoustic forum. However... I do believe the Dove has a laminate top, whilst the Hummingbird is a solid top, which is generally better. I've played a Hummingbird, and it was beautifully finished. The neck profile was easy to get used to. I'd probabl liken it to a Les Paul or something. And they do sound really great, a very nice tone. I'm not really an expert on acoustics though, so hopefully some others will chime in for you with some better detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 No. My Dove has a solid top. They both do. the dove is reportedly brighter, due to the maple but I don't notice much of that.. certainly not enough to stop me from choosing it. The neck is fast for an acoustic. Nothing odd about the shape or size of it at all. having played them at guitar denter I went with sweetwater and got the dove.. the price was better, the guitar is several months old now and still excellent. I swapped out the nut for tusq.. made an audible improvement. I can certainly go from my epi lp to the dove with no complaint at all about the neck.. It warmed up a bit from being played.. but that was just because it's new, that actually takes some years for the best tone to come out. I have no doubt it will hold up. and purty! TWANG go ahead duane move me move me duane I dare ya just try it nyah nyah come on duane move my post yer so tough! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 You are correct, they are both quoted as having a solid spruce top. My mistake. Good lookin' dove that one of yours. The tusq nuts are pretty excellent. I had the XL one you sent me installed on my SG recently, definite improvement, so much more clarity, and it sounds somehow crunchier. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldoMcD1 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Apart from the cosmetic differences, they are very similar guitars. They both have solid spruce tops. The Dove has a maple back & sides, the Hummingbird has a mahogany back & sides. I own both (96 Hummingbird, 08 Dove) and favour the Hummingbird (only just!) The Hummingbird has a warmer tone due to the mahogany back & sides emphasising the bass and treble. The Dove tends to be louder and has a brighter tone. Both have 'V' shape necks which are very comfortable to play. You should try and play both at your local store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 This is a question better suited for the Acoustic forum. However... SNIP! There so little happening on the acoustic forum, I wish they'd just combine it with this one. Is there a rabid Epiphone acoustic following? We all play guitars tuned the same (except maybe the Biscuit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Your Hummingbird looks so much like my beloved Texan from the 60's, I can almost smell its nitrocellulose. How was the action out of the box on these two guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHart85231281734137 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Your Hummingbird looks so much like my beloved Texan from the 60's' date=' I can almost smell its nitrocellulose. How was the action out of the box on these two guitars?[/quote'] you know that they just reissued the texan at a pretty reasonable price to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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