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Gibson Country Western Round Shoulder with Red Spruce Top, Antique Natural, Exclusive vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Country Western Round Shoulder with Red Spruce Top, Antique Natural, Exclusive
Acoustic$4,399
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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 Country Western Round Shoulder with Red Spruce Top, Antique Natural, Exclusive 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 $4,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricCountry Western Round Shoulder with Red Spruce Top, Antique Natural, ExclusiveHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7478
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6068
Value6368

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecCountry Western Round Shoulder with Red Spruce Top, Antique Natural, ExclusiveHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs HiFiLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$4,399$3,999
AccessoriesGibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity—
BackMahoganySolid Mahogany
BindingMulti-ply top and back6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard
Body FinishThin VOS nitrocellulose lacquerGloss
Body shapeJ-45Hummingbird EC
BracingRed spruce—
BridgeTraditional belly up, rosewoodBelly-up; Rosewood
CaseHardshell caseHardshell
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl ParallelogramsMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
JointCompound Dovetail neck-to-bodyGlued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail
ModelRSSJRADPSL1325MCSSHBECHCS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in43.0mm / 1.69in
PickguardLarge tortoiseshellTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
ProfileSlimTaperRounded C
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganySolid Mahogany
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodRed spruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
Tuners3 on-a-plate with white buttonsGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs HiFiLR Baggs VTC
Body Styles—Square Shoulder
Bridge Pins—Ivory Plastic
Finish—Gold
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Output Jack—Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack
Strap Buttons—2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel
Truss rod—Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Black Bell

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