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Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$5,749
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst and Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst are closely matched overall — 74 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($5,749 vs $7,699)
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups——
Rating——
Price$5,749$7,699
AccessoriesGibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyMahogany
Body FinishUltra Light Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeJ-45Hummingbird
BridgeRosewood; Rectangle, Open SlotRosewood; Traditional Belly-up
Bridge PinsBoneBone
CasePeriod Correct CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior
FinishAged NickelGold, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl DotMother of Pearl Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count1920
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-BodyCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue
ModelRS4BULDPSL1240CSSSHBHCSHA
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear Drop Tortoise, AgedCasted Hummingbird
ProfileHistoricRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally aged red spruceThermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Truss Rod CoverBlack2-ply Bell; Black
TunersStrap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, AgedGotoh with Keystone Button
Binding—Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Styles—Square Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strap Buttons—Cream End Pin
Truss rod—Adjustable
Tuner Plating—Gold

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