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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove, Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$5,349
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove, 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 Frank Hannon Love Dove, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($5,349 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstFrank Hannon Love Dove, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstFrank Hannon Love Dove, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyFlame Maple
Neck woodMahoganyThree-piece maple
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs™ VTC
Rating
Price$7,699$5,349
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, with scalloped wings
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior
FinishGold, Murphy Lab AgedNickel
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
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAAMSSLDVC
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.81mm / 1.72in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdDove, mother-of-pearl inlay
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyFlame maple
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 SpruceThermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; BlackLove
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonGrover Keystone
ControlsVolume and Tone controls
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs™ VTC

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