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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Dove Original, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Dove Original, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$4,999
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson Dove Original, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry 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

No standout advantage.

Gibson Dove Original, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($4,999 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstDove Original, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstDove Original, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMaple
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs VTC
Rating
Price$7,699$4,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BackMahoganyFlame Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top, Multi-ply Back
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdDove
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracingTraditional hand scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood; Traditional Belly-upDove
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorHardshell Case
FinishGold, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramMother-of-pearl Parallelograms
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 GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAOCSSDOVCSL
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.81mm / 1.72in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdDove
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyFlame Maple
Strap ButtonsCream End Pin
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Sitka SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; BlackDove
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonGrover Keystone
ControlsSoundhole mounted Volume and Tone controls
Output Jack1/4" Endpin Jack
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTC

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