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Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$5,749
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 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

No standout advantage.

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 63)
  • Lower price ($3,999 vs $5,749)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage SunburstHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7478
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6068
Value6368

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage SunburstHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets1920
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups—LR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$5,749$3,999
AccessoriesGibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity—
BackMahoganySolid Mahogany
Body FinishUltra Light Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss
Body shapeJ-45Hummingbird EC
BridgeRosewood; Rectangle, Open SlotBelly-up; Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneIvory Plastic
CasePeriod Correct CaseHardshell
FinishAged NickelGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl DotMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count1920
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-BodyGlued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail
ModelRS4BULDPSL1240MCSSHBECHCS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in43.0mm / 1.69in
PickguardTear Drop Tortoise, AgedTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
ProfileHistoricRounded C
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganySolid Mahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally aged red spruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Truss Rod CoverBlack2-ply Black Bell
TunersStrap Style, Open Back, Cream Buttons, AgedGrover Rotomatic
Binding—6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard
Body Styles—Square Shoulder
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Output Jack—Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack
Strap Buttons—2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel
Truss rod—Dual Action
Tuner Plating—Gold
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs VTC

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