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Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst vs Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage 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 J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage 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 J-160E Original, Vintage 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 BurstJ-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7478
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6068
Value6368

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn BurstJ-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRichliteRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs™ VTC—
Rating——
Price$6,599$3,999
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit—
BridgeTraditional belly upBelly-up, Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell
ControlsVolume and Tone controls in soundholeTop-Mounted Master Volume and Tone
Fretboard inlayBuffalo SkullPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
ModelMT45KBN19OCRS16VS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear drop with buffalo designTortoise J-160E
ProfileSlimTaperSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
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 PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGotoh Keystone
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs™ VTC—
Back—Mahogany
Binding—Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—J-160
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Control Knobs—Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Fingerboard Pickup—J-160E P-90
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue
Output Jack—Side-Mounted 1/4"
Side—Mahogany
Strap Buttons—Cream Endpin
Top wood—Solid Sitka Spruce
Truss rod—Adjustable

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