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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst
Acoustic$9,999
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst 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
  • Lower price ($7,699 vs $9,999)
Gibson Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstHummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstHummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyQuilt Maple
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups
Rating
Price$7,699$9,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyQuilt Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply with Abalone, Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdHummingbird
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracingTraditional Hand-Scalloped X Bracing
BridgeRosewood; Traditional Belly-upBelly Up; Ebony with Abalone Dot Inlays
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorBlack Hardshell with Purple Lining
FinishGold, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramAbalone Vine
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlLarge Script Gibson Logo and Vine in Abalone
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSSSHBHCSHASSHUABPSL0807
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdHummingbird Engraved; Color Coordinated to the Finish Color
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyQuilt Maple
Strap ButtonsCream End Pin
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Sitka SpruceSelect Flame Maple
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; BlackMother of Pearl
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonWaverly

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