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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$4,999
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69Overall / 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 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better playability (75 vs 64)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 58)
  • Lower price ($3,999 vs $4,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall6978
Build8796
Playability6475
Sound6068
Value5868

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—Solid Mahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
Fretboard—Rosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale—24.75"
PickupsNoneLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$4,999$3,999
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit—
BridgeTraditional belly up, AdjustableBelly-up; Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneIvory Plastic
CasePeriod Correct CaseHardshell
ModelCSSSHB60HCSMCSSHBECHCS
PickguardCasted HummingbirdTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
Saddle MaterialTusqTUSQ
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black2-ply Black Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGotoh KeystoneGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupNoneLR Baggs VTC
Back—Solid Mahogany
Binding—6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard
Body Finish—Gloss
Body shape—Hummingbird EC
Body Styles—Square Shoulder
Finish—Gold
Fretboard inlay—Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count—20
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Joint—Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail
Nut—Bone
Nut width—43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack—Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack
Profile—Rounded C
Scale length—628.65mm / 24.75in
Side—Solid Mahogany
Strap Buttons—2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel
Top wood—Solid Sitka Spruce
Truss rod—Dual Action

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