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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$4,999
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69Overall / 100
Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage 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 J-160E Original, Vintage 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 SunburstJ-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6978
Build8796
Playability6475
Sound6068
Value5868

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry SunburstJ-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—Mahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
Fretboard—Rosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale—24.75"
PickupsNone—
Rating——
Price$4,999$3,999
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit—
BridgeTraditional belly up, AdjustableBelly-up, Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CasePeriod Correct CaseHardshell
ModelCSSSHB60HCSOCRS16VS
PickguardCasted HummingbirdTortoise J-160E
Saddle MaterialTusqBone
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 PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGotoh KeystoneGotoh Keystone
Under Saddle PickupNone—
Back—Mahogany
Binding—Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—J-160
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Control Knobs—Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Controls—Top-Mounted Master Volume and Tone
Fingerboard Pickup—J-160E P-90
Fretboard inlay—Pearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count—20
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue
Nut—Bone
Nut width—43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack—Side-Mounted 1/4"
Profile—SlimTaper
Scale length—628.65mm / 24.75in
Side—Mahogany
Strap Buttons—Cream Endpin
Top wood—Solid Sitka Spruce
Truss rod—Adjustable

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