Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist EC Electro Acoustic Guitar with Baggs HiFi DNA in Rosewood Burst

The Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist EC Electro Acoustic in Rosewood Burst is a modern square-shouldered dreadnought designed for serious studio and stage work. Blending the power and projection of Gibson’s 1930s Advanced Jumbo heritage with contemporary playability and the ultra-natural Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, it delivers a rich, articulate acoustic voice that translates beautifully when amplified.

Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, this model pairs a thermally aged Sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides for a wide dynamic range and piano-like low end. A comfortable long-scale mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and cutaway body give you effortless access and control across all 20 frets, while premium appointments and a gloss nitrocellulose finish complete a truly professional instrument.

Created for players who demand inspiring tone in front of a microphone and on loud stages, the Songwriter Recording Artist EC is equipped with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system. Discreet soundhole controls, feedback-resistant performance and a full-bodied amplified sound mean your natural acoustic character is preserved, not replaced.

Advanced Jumbo Inspired Power

The Songwriter Recording Artist EC captures the spirit of Gibson’s legendary 1930s Advanced Jumbo, with a square-shouldered modern dreadnought body and 25.5 inch scale length. Combined with the historic scalloped Advanced X-bracing pattern, it delivers a powerful low end, clear mids and sparkling highs that hold together whether you are fingerpicking, flatpicking or strumming hard. It is an ideal choice if you need one acoustic that can confidently cover multiple styles.

Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce and Rosewood

A thermally aged Sitka spruce top sits at the heart of this guitar’s voice, offering the responsiveness of a well-played-in instrument straight out of the case. Paired with rosewood back and sides, you get strong projection, rich overtones and excellent note separation, making complex chords and melodic lines sound detailed and three dimensional. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the body to resonate freely and will age gracefully over time.

Comfortable Neck and Cutaway Access

The 25.5 inch scale mahogany neck features a comfortable Round profile that feels familiar and supportive for long sessions. A bound ebony fretboard with 20 standard frets and mother of pearl diamond eye inlays offers a smooth, precise playing surface. Thanks to the cutaway body, upper fret access is significantly improved, making this an excellent option for lead work, extended chord voicings and modern acoustic techniques higher up the neck.

Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System

Designed specifically for recording and live performance, the Baggs HiFi DNA system uses two lightweight sensors mounted on the internal bridge plate, each with its own optimised preamp. This active setup delivers a full-bodied, natural amplified tone that closely reflects the guitar’s acoustic character, with gain-before-feedback performance comparable to an under-saddle pickup. Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls are easy to reach while remaining almost invisible to your audience, keeping the classic look intact.

• Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top - The torrefied Sitka spruce top responds like a seasoned vintage instrument, offering quick attack, enhanced resonance and a wide dynamic range. This means your nuances in touch are translated clearly, whether you are playing delicately or digging in.
• Rosewood Back and Sides - Rosewood delivers a deep, piano-like bass, clear trebles and complex overtones. The result is a rich, balanced sound that works equally well for solo performance, ensemble playing and detailed studio recording.
• Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System - The dual sensor, active Baggs HiFi DNA system provides a natural, full acoustic tone when amplified, with impressive resistance to feedback. Discreet soundhole controls let you shape your sound on the fly without compromising the guitar’s aesthetics.
• Comfortable Long Scale Neck with Cutaway - The 25.5 inch scale mahogany neck with a Round profile and bound ebony fretboard offers a familiar, comfortable feel and clear note definition. The cutaway design gives you confident access to the upper frets, ideal for solos, high chord voicings and modern acoustic techniques.

Body

• Body Shape: Songwriter EC modern square-shoulder dreadnought
• Top Material: Thermally aged Sitka spruce
• Back Material: Rosewood
li>Sides Material: Rosewood
• Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body Binding: Multi-ply top and back
• Pickguard: Custom line tortoise
• Rosette: Wide abalone
• Colour: Rosewood Burst

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Round
• Scale Length: 25.5 in / 647.7 mm
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of pearl diamond eye
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.725 in / 43.81 mm
• Neck Joint: Compound dovetail, hot hide glue
• Fretboard Binding: Single-ply
• Headstock Binding: Single-ply
• Headstock Veneer: Rosewood with mother of pearl Gibson logo and crown

Hardware

• Bridge: Belly-up
• Bridge Material: Ebony with mother of pearl arrow inlay
• Saddle: Bone
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover open-back, gold

Electronics

• Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (soundhole mounted)

Case

• Case: Hardshell