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

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$4,999
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69Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, 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, Left-Handed, 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, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall6978
Build8796
Playability6475
Sound6068
Value5868

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, 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
ModelCSSSHB60HCSMCSSHBECHCSL
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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