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Epiphone IGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural vs Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone IGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural
Acoustic$1,399
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69Overall / 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 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($1,399 vs $7,699)
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 70)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Overall6974
Build7091
Playability7275
Sound6860
Value6763

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSolid Figured MapleMahogany
Neck woodOne-Piece Mahogany; Thermally AgedMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs Element Bronze VTC—
Rating——
Price$1,399$7,699
AccessoriesLeather Strap AdapterCertificate of Authenticity
BackSolid Figured MapleMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishVintage GlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeDoveHummingbird
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter-Sawn, Solid SpruceTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeDove; Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Dove InlaysRosewood; 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
ModelECDVR3NANH1LCSSSHBHCSHA
NutBoneBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin—
PickguardTraditional Dove; Acrylic/Celluloid Sandwich with Mother-of-Pearl DoveCasted Hummingbird
PreampLR Baggs Element Bronze VTC—
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideSolid Figured MapleMahogany
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 CoverTwo-Ply, Vintage Wide Black Trim, White and Black, Engraved DOVE2-ply Bell; Black
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Waffleback with Metal Keystone ButtonGotoh with Keystone Button
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element Bronze VTC—
Finish—Gold, Murphy Lab Aged

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