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Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$229
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67Overall / 100
Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$399
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst and Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 67 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($229 vs $399)
Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (66 vs 61)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Tribute, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry SunburstJ-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6769
Build6166
Playability7572
Sound6068
Value7773

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Tribute, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry SunburstJ-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country——
Body woodLayered mahoganyLayered Mahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
FretboardLaurelPau Ferro
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale24.75"25.51"
Pickups—Fishman Sonicore
Rating——
Price$229$399
BackLayered mahoganyLayered Mahogany
BindingSingle-ply top and backMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGlossGloss
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
Body StylesSquare-shoulder dreadnoughtRound Shoulder
BridgeReverse belly, laurelReverse Belly Pau Ferro
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayDotPearloid Dot
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
HeadstockKalamazooEpiphone Sloped Dovewing
JointTapered dovetailTapered Dovetail; Glued-In
ModelETHBHSNHLEE2SVSNH3
NutPlasticIvory U-Rite
PickguardHummingbird, tortoiseshellEpiphone with Raised E Logo
ProfileRounded CRounded C
Scale length628.7mm / 24.75in648.0mm / 25.51in
SideLayered mahoganyLayered Mahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
Top woodLayered spruceSolid Sitka Spruce
TunersEpiphone DeluxeEpiphone Premium Die Cast with Kidney Bean Metal Buttons
Bridge Pins—Ivory with Black Dot
Case—Optional
Controls—Fishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display
Fret Count—20
Headstock Inlay—Historic Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen
Nut width—43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack—1/4" with 9-volt Battery Compartment
Preamp—Fishman Presys II
Saddle Material—Compensated Bone
Strap Buttons—2
Truss rod—2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating—Nickel
Under Saddle Pickup—Fishman Sonicore

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