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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst
Acoustic$4,599
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC, Rosewood 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 Hummingbird Standard Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($4,599 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyRosewood
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsL.R. Baggs VTC
Rating
Price$7,699$4,599
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyRosewood
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdHummingbird
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood; Traditional Belly-upBelly Up; Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorHardshell
FinishGold, Murphy Lab AgedGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramMother of Pearl Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAMCSSHRECRB
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdTortoise with Hummingbird Graphics
ProfileRoundedRounded SlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyRosewood
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; Black2-ply Bell; Black with White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonGrover Rotomatic
ControlsSoundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack1/4" Endpin
PreampL.R. Baggs VTC
Under Saddle PickupL.R. Baggs VTC

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