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

Gibson 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue with HiFi, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$5,999
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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 with HiFi, 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 $5,999)

Scorecard

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

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1942 Banner J-45 Reissue with HiFi, 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"
PickupsLR Baggs HiFiLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$5,999$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
ModelRS4BULHDPSL1237MCSSHBECHCS
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
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs HiFiLR Baggs VTC
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

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