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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$11,999
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive 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 $11,999)
Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups——
Rating——
Price$7,699$11,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
Body StylesSquare ShoulderRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood; Traditional Belly-upTraditional Belly Up; Ebony with 130th Anniversary Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wings
Bridge PinsBoneCream TUSQ with Abalone Dot
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorGibson Custom Deluxe Hardshell
FinishGold, Murphy Lab AgedGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramHarp Lady in Abalone and Mother of Pearl
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Harp Lady in Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hide Glue Set
ModelCSSSHBHCSHACSRS4130EB
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdTear Drop; Agoya Pearl Shell with Abalone 130 Inlay and Border
ProfileRoundedSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
Strap ButtonsCream End PinGold 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; BlackMother of Pearl; Engraved Anniversary
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonWaverly Open Back

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