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Gibson Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst vs Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst

Gibson Advanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Acoustic$5,999
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73Overall / 100
Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
Acoustic$4,999
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst comes out ahead overall — 77 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 Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (67 vs 62)
  • Lower price ($4,999 vs $5,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdvanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstSongwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
Overall7377
Build9196
Playability7272
Sound6068
Value6267

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdvanced Jumbo Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstSongwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodRosewoodRosewood
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsBaggs VTCLR Baggs HiFi
Rating——
Price$5,999$4,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BackRosewoodRosewood
BindingMulti-ply top and backMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeAdvanced JumboSongwriter
BridgeRosewood rectangleBelly-up, Ebony, with Mother-of-Pearl Arrow inlays
Bridge PinsTUSQTUSQ
CaseHardshellHardshell
Controls1 volume, 1 toneSoundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
FinishGoldGold
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl arrowsMother of Pearl Diamond Eye
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
ModelMCRSAJBCCBMCSSSWRARBL
NutBoneBone
PickguardAdvanced Jumbo, firestripeCustom Line, Tortoise
ProfileHistoric AJRound
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideRosewoodRosewood
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodBearclaw spruceThermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
TunersGrover Open BackGrover Open Back
Under Saddle PickupBaggs VTCLR Baggs HiFi
Bracing—Traditional Scalloped Wide X
Fret Count—20
Nut width—43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin
Preamp—LR Baggs HiFi
Strap Buttons—Endpin Jack
Truss rod—Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating—Gold

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