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

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$4,999
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, 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, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($4,999 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, Vintage Sunburst1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, 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"
PickupsNone—
Rating——
Price$4,999$7,699
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory KitCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingSingle-ply Top and BackMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishThin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOSMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeJ-45Hummingbird
Body StylesRound ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, red spruce braces with hide glueTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRectangle, open slotRosewood; Traditional Belly-up
Bridge PinsBoneBone
CasePeriod Correct CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl DotsMother 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
ModelCSRS4542VSCSSSHBHCSHA
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear DropCasted Hummingbird
ProfileHistoricRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Red SpruceThermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Truss Rod CoverBlack2-ply Bell; Black
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersStrap open back, cream buttonGotoh with Keystone Button
Under Saddle PickupNone—
Finish—Gold, Murphy Lab Aged
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Strap Buttons—Cream End Pin
Truss rod—Adjustable

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