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Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio, Bluebonnet vs Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio, Bluebonnet
Acoustic$799
No ratings yet
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 Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio, Bluebonnet wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (74 vs 63)
  • Lower price ($799 vs $7,699)
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricMiranda Lambert Bluebird Studio, Bluebonnet1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Overall7074
Build6691
Playability7575
Sound6860
Value7463

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecMiranda Lambert Bluebird Studio, Bluebonnet1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUS
Body woodLayered MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian LaurelIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFishman S-Core
Rating
Price$799$7,699
BackLayered MahoganyMahogany
Binding6-ply Ivory and Black Top, 4-ply Ivory and Black Back, Single-ply Ivory FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdHummingbird
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BridgeReverse BellyRosewood; Traditional Belly-up
Bridge PinsIvoryBone
CaseHardshellBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior
ControlsSoundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
FinishGoldGold, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayPearloid Split ParallelogramMother of Pearl Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointTapered DovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue
ModelESAMLBBGH1CSSSHBHCSHA
NutPlasticBone
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin
PickguardHummingbird-style Tortoise with Bluebird GraphicCasted Hummingbird
PreampFishman Presys VT
ProfileRounded CRounded
Saddle MaterialCompensated PlasticBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideLayered MahoganyMahogany
Strap ButtonsSide of Heel and Endpin JackCream End Pin
String gauges.012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSolid Sitka SpruceThermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverBlack 2-ply Bell2-ply Bell; Black
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersEpiphone DeluxeGotoh with Keystone Button
Under Saddle PickupFishman S-Core
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing

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