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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst 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 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($6,599 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahogany—
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRichlite
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups—LR Baggs™ VTC
Rating——
Price$7,699$6,599
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BackMahogany—
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeHummingbird—
Body StylesSquare Shoulder—
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing—
BridgeRosewood; Traditional Belly-upTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsBoneBone
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorGibson Hardshell
FinishGold, Murphy Lab Aged—
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramBuffalo Skull
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl—
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue—
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAMT45KBN19
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdTear drop with buffalo design
ProfileRoundedSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahogany—
Strap ButtonsCream End Pin—
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .0530.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodThermally Aged Sitka Spruce—
Truss rodAdjustable—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; BlackB/W
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonGrover Rotomatic
Controls—Volume and Tone controls in soundhole
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs™ VTC

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