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Gibson Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Acoustic$5,999
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73Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst and Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 73 to 74 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-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($3,199 vs $5,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdvanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7374
Build9191
Playability7275
Sound6060
Value6263

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdvanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodRosewoodMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsBaggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$5,999$3,199
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BackRosewoodMahogany
BindingMulti-ply top and backMulti-ply top, single-ply back
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeAdvanced JumboJ-45
BridgeRosewood rectangleTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsTUSQTusq
CaseHardshellHardshell Case
Controls1 volume, 1 toneVolume and Tone Controls
FinishGoldNickel
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl arrowsMother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Headstock InlayGibson script logo—
JointDovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelMCRSAJBCCBOCRS4550VS
NutBoneBone
PickguardAdvanced Jumbo, firestripe50's, Tortoise
ProfileHistoric AJRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideRosewoodMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .0530.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodBearclaw spruceSitka Spruce
TunersGrover Open BackGrover Strap Cream Button
Under Saddle PickupBaggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Fret Count—20
Nut width—43.81mm / 1.72in
Truss Rod Cover—Black
Tuner Plating—Nickel

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