Head to head
Gibson 1955 J-45 Reissue, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
No ratings yet74Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson 1955 J-45 Reissue, 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 1955 J-45 Reissue, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst wins on
- Lower price ($5,999 vs $7,699)
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | 1955 J-45 Reissue, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst | 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 74 |
| Build | 91 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 63 | 63 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 1955 J-45 Reissue, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst | 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $5,999 | $7,699 |
| Back | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back | Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | J-45 | Hummingbird |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder | Square Shoulder |
| Bracing | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing | Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing |
| Bridge | Traditional Belly-up; Rosewood | Rosewood; Traditional Belly-up |
| Bridge Pins | Bone | Bone |
| Case | Lifton Hardshell | Black Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Dot | Mother of Pearl Parallelogram |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo Gold Silkscreen | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck to Body Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | CSRS4555VSLA | CSSSHBHCSHA |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Pickguard | 50s-style J-45; Tortoise | Casted Hummingbird |
| Profile | Rounded | Rounded |
| Saddle Material | Bone | Bone |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | Cream Endpin | Cream End Pin |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce | Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Strap with Cream Button | Gotoh with Keystone Button |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Finish | — | Gold, Murphy Lab Aged |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-ply Bell; Black |
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