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Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst
Acoustic$6,599
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, 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 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, 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 $6,599)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn BurstHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7478
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6068
Value6368

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn BurstHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—Solid Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRichliteRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$6,599$3,999
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit—
BridgeTraditional belly upBelly-up; Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneIvory Plastic
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell
ControlsVolume and Tone controls in soundhole—
Fretboard inlayBuffalo SkullMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
ModelMT45KBN19MCSSHBECHCS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.0mm / 1.69in
PickguardTear drop with buffalo designTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
ProfileSlimTaperRounded C
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Truss Rod CoverB/W2-ply Black Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs VTC
Back—Solid Mahogany
Binding—6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard
Body Finish—Gloss
Body shape—Hummingbird EC
Body Styles—Square Shoulder
Finish—Gold
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Joint—Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail
Output Jack—Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack
Side—Solid Mahogany
Strap Buttons—2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel
Top wood—Solid Sitka Spruce
Truss rod—Dual Action

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