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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Doves In Flight, Left-Handed, Antique Natural

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$6,199
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Doves In Flight, Left-Handed, Antique Natural
Acoustic$8,999
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst and Gibson Doves In Flight, Left-Handed, Antique Natural 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, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($6,199 vs $8,999)
Gibson Doves In Flight, Left-Handed, Antique Natural wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstDoves In Flight, Left-Handed, Antique Natural
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstDoves In Flight, Left-Handed, Antique Natural
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyFlame Maple
Neck woodMahoganyThree-piece maple
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsNone
Rating
Price$6,199$8,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BackMahoganyFlame Maple
Body FinishUltra Light Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdDove
BridgeTraditional Belly-up; RosewoodDove
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorHardshell Case
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramDoves in Flight
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelSSH6ULDPSL1241SSDFACGEL
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in40.0mm / 1.57in
PickguardMurphy Lab Casted HummingbirdDoves in Flight
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyFlame maple
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .0530.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodThermally aged red spruceSitka Spruce
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; BlackB/W
Tuner PlatingAged GoldGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonsGrover with engraved Keystone
BindingMulti-ply top with abalone, multi-ply back
Body StylesSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
ControlsNone
Under Saddle PickupNone

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