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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-String, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-String, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$7,999
No ratings yet
73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-String, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 74 to 73 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
  • Lower price ($7,699 vs $7,999)
Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-String, Vintage Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstBrian May SJ-200 12-String, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstBrian May SJ-200 12-String, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyAAA Indian Rosewood
Neck woodMahogany2-piece AAA Maple with Walnut Stringer
FretboardIndian RosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings612
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
Pickups—Fishman Matrix
Rating——
Price$7,699$7,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BackMahoganyAAA Indian Rosewood
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdSJ-200
Body StylesSquare ShoulderJumbo
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood; Traditional Belly-upSJ-200 Moustache; Solid Rosewood with Four 60s Style Agoya Inlays
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior12-String Hardshell with Brian May Signature on Exterior
FinishGold, Murphy Lab AgedGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramAgoya 8-point Star
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlGibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Agoya Shell 8-point Star
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAAMJBBMVS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in47.63mm / 1.88in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdSJ-200 with Brian May Designed Planetary Artwork
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyAAA Indian Rosewood
Strap ButtonsCream End PinEndpin Jack and Gold
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053, Octaves: .012, .016, .010, .014, .020, .030
Top woodThermally Aged Sitka SpruceAAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black2-ply Black; Brian May Engraved Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonGrover Mini Rotomatic
Controls—Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin
Preamp—Fishman Matrix
Under Saddle Pickup—Fishman Matrix

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