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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Orianthi SJ-200, Cherry

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Orianthi SJ-200, Cherry
Acoustic$6,499
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson Orianthi SJ-200, Cherry are closely matched overall — 74 to 73 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 Orianthi SJ-200, Cherry wins on
  • Lower price ($6,499 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstOrianthi SJ-200, Cherry
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstOrianthi SJ-200, Cherry
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMaple
Neck woodMahogany2-piece Maple with Walnut Stringer
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs
Rating
Price$7,699$6,499
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyAAA Flame Maple
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 shapeHummingbirdSJ-200
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSuper Jumbo
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracingTraditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
BridgeRosewood; Traditional Belly-upTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Ebony
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorGibson Hardshell
FinishGold, Murphy Lab AgedGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramMother of Pearl Lotus
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Orianthi O Logo on Headstock Front
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAAMJBOR20CH
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in42.86mm / 1.69in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdSJ-200 with Lotus Flowers
ProfileRoundedRounded C
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyMaple
Strap ButtonsCream End Pin2
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Sitka SpruceAAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; BlackBlack and White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonGrover Keystone
ControlsSoundhole Mounted Volume, Tone, Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, and Mix Control (Clean/ Saturated), with Controls Mounted at the Bottom of the Soundhole
Output Jack1/4" Endpin Jack
PreampLR Baggs Orianthi System
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs

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