Head to head
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Noel Gallagher J-150, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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The verdict
The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 71 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 Noel Gallagher J-150, Vintage Sunburst wins on
- Lower price ($4,299 vs $7,699)
Scorecard
| Metric | 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst | Noel Gallagher J-150, Vintage Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 71 |
| Build | 91 | 87 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 63 | 61 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst | Noel Gallagher J-150, Vintage Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | 2-piece Maple with Walnut Stringer |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $7,699 | $4,299 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Back | Mahogany | AA Flame Maple |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Hummingbird | J-150 |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | Super Jumbo |
| Bracing | Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing | Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing |
| Bridge | Rosewood; Traditional Belly-up | Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | Bone | TUSQ |
| Case | Black Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior | Gibson Hardshell (Brown with Yellow Interior) |
| Finish | Gold, Murphy Lab Aged | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Parallelogram | Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl | Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | CSSSHBHCSHA | AMJBNGVS |
| Nut | Bone | Nylon |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Pickguard | Casted Hummingbird | SJ-200 No Border |
| Profile | Rounded | Slim |
| Saddle Material | Bone | Bone |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Side | Mahogany | AA Flame Maple |
| Strap Buttons | Cream End Pin | End Pin Jack |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce | Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell; Black | Black and White |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Gold |
| Tuners | Gotoh with Keystone Button | Gold Gotoh with Green Keystone Buttons |
| Controls | — | Soundhole-mounted Volume, Mix, Phase Inversion, Battery Check, and Mic Trim Controls |
| Output Jack | — | 1/4" Endpin Jack |
| Preamp | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
| Under Saddle Pickup | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
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