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

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson Hummingbird Standard, Vintage Sunburst 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, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($3,999 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs VTC
Rating
Price$7,699$3,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard5-ply Top, 3-ply 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-upReverse Belly, Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorGibson Hardshell
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 PearlMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAMCSSHBVS
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardCasted Hummingbird.060'' Hummingbird
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
Strap ButtonsCream End Pin2
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 and White
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonGrover Rotomatic
ControlsSoundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack1/4" Endpin Jack
PreampLR Baggs VTC
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTC

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