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Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$1,299
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70Overall / 100
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 70 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 63)
  • Lower price ($1,299 vs $7,699)
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 70)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry Sunburst1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Overall7074
Build7091
Playability7575
Sound6860
Value6863

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry Sunburst1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne-Piece Mahogany; Thermally AgedMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs Element Bronze VTC—
Rating——
Price$1,299$7,699
AccessoriesLeather Strap AdapterCertificate of Authenticity
BackSolid MahoganyMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishVintage GlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdHummingbird
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter-Sawn, Solid SpruceTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeTraditional Belly Up; RosewoodRosewood; Traditional Belly-up
Bridge PinsBoneBone
CaseRed Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior
ControlsSoundhole-mounted Volume and Tone—
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl Split ParallelogramMother of Pearl Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
HeadstockGibson Open Book with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on Rear—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Aged Mother-of-PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointDovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue
ModelECHBR0HSGH1CSSSHBHCSHA
NutBoneBone
Nut width44.2mm / 1.74in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin—
PickguardClassic Hummingbird; Yellow Single Color EngravingCasted Hummingbird
PreampLR Baggs Element Bronze VTC—
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideSolid MahoganyMahogany
Strap ButtonsEndpin JackCream End Pin
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Solid SpruceThermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Bell; Wide White2-ply Bell; Black
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Green Keystone ButtonGotoh with Keystone Button
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element Bronze VTC—
Finish—Gold, Murphy Lab Aged

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