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

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Dove Original, 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, 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, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($4,999 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

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

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstDove Original, 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
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAOCSSDOVCS
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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