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Gibson & Epiphone Cashback Promotion
From 1st May to 30th June, purchase a Gibson or Epiphone stringed instrument (e.g. guitar, bass, mandolin) valued at $999+ and claim serious cashback! Simply purchase any Gibson or Epiphone stringed instrument over $999 from Riffs & Licks Music during the promotion period, retain your tax invoice, and submit your cashback claim here by 11:59 pm AEST 7th July 2026. Once your details have been validated, you will receive a confirmation email. Once approved, you will receive a digitally issued Corporate Prepaid Card within 30-60 days. A full list of eligible products is available here.
Cashback Tiers
- Purchase products valued at $999+ and claim $150 cashback
- Purchase products valued at $1,999+ and claim $300 cashback
- Purchase products valued at $4,999+ and claim $500 cashback
- Purchase products valued at $9,999+ and claim $1000 cashback
Please Note: Second-hand items are not eligible. Product value refers to the purchased price of individual products, not the total purchase amount. One cashback claim per product. Each product is eligible for the cashback amount in the relevant tier described above; tiers are not cumulative (e.g. products valued at $1,999+ are eligible for $300 cashback only, not $300 cashback + $150 cashback from $999+ tier). Only instruments that have been paid in full and invoiced by June 30 are eligible. If purchasing via layby, please ensure the full balance is paid by June 30. Pre-Order products will only be eligible if they are delivered and invoiced by June 30; any pre-order ETA is an ETA only and is not a guarantee that the product will be available by this date. Full terms and conditions are available here.
Natural Finish, Classic Hummingbird Response
The Epiphone Inspired by Hummingbird Standard EC Natural delivers the familiar Hummingbird voice in a more stripped-back visual format, letting the all-solid timber construction speak for itself. The solid spruce top provides clear attack and projection, while the solid mahogany back and sides add warmth and a controlled midrange that suits steady rhythm work and vocal accompaniment.
The cutaway body design opens up access to higher frets, making it easier to move into lead lines or more expressive chord voicings further up the neck. The Rounded C mahogany neck keeps the feel comfortable and consistent, with a smooth response across the 12" radius fingerboard.
The onboard Fishman system includes a built-in tuner and side-mounted controls, making it straightforward to plug into a PA for a pub gig, run direct into a recording setup, or use with an acoustic amp for smaller sets.
Finished in natural gloss, this version leans more understated while keeping the traditional Hummingbird identity intact.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this is a practical, no-fuss option for players who want classic Hummingbird tone with modern playability and reliable stage-ready electronics.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Hummingbird (Dreadnought) |
| Body | Solid Spruce (Top), Solid Mahogany (Back & Sides) |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Rounded C |
| Scale Length | 24.75" (628.65 mm) |
| Fingerboard, Radius | Rosewood, 12.0" (304.8 mm) |
| Frets | 20, Standard |
| Nut, Width | Bone, 1.69" (43.0 mm) |
| Machine Heads | Grover Rotomatic |
| Pickguard | Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics |
| Pickups | Fishman S-Core with Fishman Presys II Preamp |
| Controls | Side-Mounted Volume, Bass, Treble, Phase Switch & Tuner |
| Bridge | Belly-up, Rosewood |
| Gig Bag/Hard Case | Premium Gig Bag Included |
(8500797)
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Left / Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Electronics | Pickup Included |
| Series | Epiphone Inspired By Series |
| SKU | 8500797 |
| Barcode # | 711106166438 |
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Category |
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