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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$4,999
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69Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 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-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 64)
  • Better value (63 vs 58)
  • Lower price ($3,199 vs $4,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry SunburstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6974
Build8791
Playability6475
Sound6060
Value5863

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird, Adj Saddle, Heritage Cherry SunburstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—Mahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
Fretboard—Rosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale—24.75"
PickupsNoneLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$4,999$3,199
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory KitIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BridgeTraditional belly up, AdjustableTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CasePeriod Correct CaseHardshell Case
ModelCSSSHB60HCSOCRS4550VS
PickguardCasted Hummingbird50's, Tortoise
Saddle MaterialTusqBone
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.0120.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; BlackBlack
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGotoh KeystoneGrover Strap Cream Button
Under Saddle PickupNoneLR Baggs VTC
Back—Mahogany
Binding—Multi-ply top, single-ply back
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—J-45
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Controls—Volume and Tone Controls
Finish—Nickel
Fretboard inlay—Mother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count—20
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Nut—Bone
Nut width—43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile—Rounded
Scale length—628.65mm / 24.75in
Side—Mahogany
Top wood—Sitka Spruce

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