Head to head
Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst vs Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
The verdict
The Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst and Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 70 to 69 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst wins on
- Lower price ($399 vs $799)
Scorecard
| Metric | Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst | J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 69 |
| Build | 66 | 66 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 74 | 73 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst | J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Layered Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Pau Ferro |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.76" | 25.51" |
| Pickups | Fishman Sonicore | Fishman Sonicore |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $799 | $399 |
| Back | Mahogany | Layered Mahogany |
| Binding | Single-ply, black | Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss |
| Body shape | Hummingbird | J-45 |
| Bridge | Belly Down, rosewood | Reverse Belly Pau Ferro |
| Case | Epiphone hardshell case with Eric Church signature print | Optional |
| Finish | Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Split parallelogram, pearloid | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock | Kalamazoo | Epiphone Sloped Dovewing |
| Headstock Inlay | Mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and Gibson crown inlay | Historic Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen |
| Joint | Tapered dovetail | Tapered Dovetail; Glued-In |
| Model | EAECCBNH1 | EE2SVSNH3 |
| Nut | Plastic | Ivory U-Rite |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" | 1/4" with 9-volt Battery Compartment |
| Pickguard | Hummingbird with Carolina Blue and silver | Epiphone with Raised E Logo |
| Preamp | Fishman Presys VT | Fishman Presys II |
| Profile | Rounded C | Rounded C |
| Scale length | 629.0mm / 24.76in | 648.0mm / 25.51in |
| Side | Mahogany | Layered Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | 2 |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053 |
| Top wood | Solid European spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable | 2-way Adjustable |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Epiphone Premium Die Cast with Kidney Bean Metal Buttons |
| Under Saddle Pickup | Fishman Sonicore | Fishman Sonicore |
| Body Styles | — | Round Shoulder |
| Bridge Pins | — | Ivory with Black Dot |
| Controls | — | Fishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display |
| Saddle Material | — | Compensated Bone |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-ply Bell |
| Tuner Plating | — | Nickel |
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