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Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$6,199
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 74 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

No standout advantage.

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 63)
  • Lower price ($3,999 vs $6,199)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7478
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6068
Value6368

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Washed Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups—LR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$6,199$3,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BackMahoganySolid Mahogany
Body FinishUltra Light Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss
Body shapeHummingbirdHummingbird EC
BridgeTraditional Belly-up; RosewoodBelly-up; Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneIvory Plastic
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod InteriorHardshell
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide GlueGlued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail
ModelSSH6ULDPSL1241MCSSHBECHCSL
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.0mm / 1.69in
PickguardMurphy Lab Casted HummingbirdTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
ProfileRoundedRounded C
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganySolid Mahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally aged red spruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black2-ply Black Bell
Tuner PlatingAged GoldGold
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonsGrover Rotomatic
Binding—6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard
Body Styles—Square Shoulder
Finish—Gold
Output Jack—Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack
Strap Buttons—2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel
Truss rod—Dual Action
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs VTC

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