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Gibson Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst vs Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Acoustic$5,999
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73Overall / 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 73 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona 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 62)
  • Lower price ($3,999 vs $5,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdvanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstJ-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7378
Build9196
Playability7275
Sound6068
Value6268

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdvanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstJ-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodRosewoodMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsBaggs VTC—
Rating——
Price$5,999$3,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BackRosewoodMahogany
BindingMulti-ply top and backMulti-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeAdvanced JumboJ-160
BridgeRosewood rectangleBelly-up, Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQTUSQ
CaseHardshellHardshell
Controls1 volume, 1 toneTop-Mounted Master Volume and Tone
FinishGold—
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl arrowsPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Headstock InlayGibson script logoGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointDovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue
ModelMCRSAJBCCBOCRS16VS
NutBoneBone
PickguardAdvanced Jumbo, firestripeTortoise J-160E
ProfileHistoric AJSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideRosewoodMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodBearclaw spruceSolid Sitka Spruce
TunersGrover Open BackGotoh Keystone
Under Saddle PickupBaggs VTC—
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Control Knobs—Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Fingerboard Pickup—J-160E P-90
Fret Count—20
Nut width—43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack—Side-Mounted 1/4"
Strap Buttons—Cream Endpin
Truss rod—Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating—Nickel

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