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Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$1,299
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70Overall / 100
Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$399
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst 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 IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better value (73 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($399 vs $1,299)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry SunburstJ-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7069
Build7066
Playability7572
Sound6868
Value6873

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry SunburstJ-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country——
Body woodSolid MahoganyLayered Mahogany
Neck woodOne-Piece Mahogany; Thermally AgedMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodPau Ferro
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.51"
PickupsLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCFishman Sonicore
Rating——
Price$1,299$399
AccessoriesLeather Strap Adapter—
BackSolid MahoganyLayered Mahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishVintage GlossGloss
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
Body StylesSquare ShoulderRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter-Sawn, Solid Spruce—
BridgeTraditional Belly Up; RosewoodReverse Belly Pau Ferro
Bridge PinsBoneIvory with Black Dot
CaseRed Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsOptional
ControlsSoundhole-mounted Volume and ToneFishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl Split ParallelogramPearloid Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
HeadstockGibson Open Book with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on RearEpiphone Sloped Dovewing
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Aged Mother-of-PearlHistoric Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen
JointDovetailTapered Dovetail; Glued-In
ModelECHBR0HSGH1LEE2SVSNH3
NutBoneIvory U-Rite
Nut width44.2mm / 1.74in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin1/4" with 9-volt Battery Compartment
PickguardClassic Hummingbird; Yellow Single Color EngravingEpiphone with Raised E Logo
PreampLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCFishman Presys II
ProfileRoundedRounded C
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneCompensated Bone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648.0mm / 25.51in
SideSolid MahoganyLayered Mahogany
Strap ButtonsEndpin Jack2
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
Top woodThermally Aged Solid SpruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual Action2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Bell; Wide White2-ply Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Green Keystone ButtonEpiphone Premium Die Cast with Kidney Bean Metal Buttons
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCFishman Sonicore
Finish—Nickel

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