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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson SJ-200 Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson SJ-200 Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Acoustic$6,599
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson SJ-200 Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst 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 SJ-200 Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($6,599 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstSJ-200 Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstSJ-200 Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMaple
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets20
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsL.R. Baggs VTC
Rating
Price$7,699$6,599
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityGibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyMaple
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply top and back
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdSJ-200
Body StylesSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood; Traditional Belly-up2-Bar Moustache, rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorGibson Custom hardshell case
FinishGold, Murphy Lab AgedGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramMother-of-pearl crown
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count20
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueDovetail
ModelCSSSHBHCSHAMCJB20BCCB
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardCasted HummingbirdTortoiseshell SJ-200
ProfileRoundedRounded C
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyMaple
Strap ButtonsCream End Pin
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Sitka SpruceBearclaw Sitka spruce
Truss rodAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black
Tuner PlatingGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonGrover Imperial
Controls1 volume, 1 tone
Under Saddle PickupL.R. Baggs VTC

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