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Epiphone Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural vs Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural
Acoustic$199
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64Overall / 100
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 64 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural wins on
  • Better value (74 vs 63)
  • Lower price ($199 vs $7,699)
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 62)
  • Better playability (75 vs 64)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricClassical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Overall6474
Build6291
Playability6475
Sound6060
Value7463

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecClassical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSelect Mahogany; Reduced body depth; 4/4 sizeMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurel with PRO-Ease LubricantIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale25.6"24.75"
Pickups——
Rating——
Price$199$7,699
AccessoriesBeginner’s Guide to Guitar booklet by Craig Anderton, eMedia® on-line lessons, HumidifierCertificate of Authenticity
Binding4-ply Ivory and BlackMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeClassicalHummingbird
Body StylesSmall BodySquare Shoulder
BracingCustom PRO-Prietary™ BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
CaseOptional Gig bag Classical 4/4-Size 940-XCGIGBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior
Fret Count1920
HeadstockSlotted Headstock—
JointDovetail; Glued-inCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue
ModelEAPCANCH1CSSSHBHCSHA
NutGraph Tech NuBoneBone
Nut width44.45mm / 1.75in43.82mm / 1.73in
ProfileEZ-Profile DRounded
Saddle MaterialGraph Tech NuBoneBone
Scale length650.24mm / 25.6in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gaugesEpiphone Ultra-Light Classical (.028-.042).012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSelect CedarThermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
TunersEpiphone Deluxe Classical 16:1 ratioGotoh with Keystone Button
Back—Mahogany
Bridge—Rosewood; Traditional Belly-up
Bridge Pins—Bone
Finish—Gold, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlay—Mother of Pearl Parallelogram
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Pickguard—Casted Hummingbird
Side—Mahogany
Strap Buttons—Cream End Pin
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Bell; Black
Tuner Plating—Gold

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