Head to head
Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Ebony vs Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
Acoustic$4,999
No ratings yet77Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Ebony and Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst are closely matched overall — 75 to 77 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Ebony wins on
- Better playability (78 vs 72)
- Lower price ($4,499 vs $4,999)
Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst wins on
- Better build (96 vs 91)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
Scorecard
| Metric | Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Ebony | Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 77 |
| Build | 91 | 96 |
| Playability | 78 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 64 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Ebony | Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Walnut | Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs HiFi |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $4,499 | $4,999 |
| Back | Walnut | Rosewood |
| Binding | Single-ply Top and Back | Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Songwriter | Songwriter |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | — |
| Bracing | Traditional Hand Scalloped Advanced X-bracing | Traditional Scalloped Wide X |
| Bridge | Traditional Belly Up, Ebony | Belly-up, Ebony, with Mother-of-Pearl Arrow inlays |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ | TUSQ |
| Case | Custom Hardshell Case | Hardshell |
| Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone | Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Teeth | Mother of Pearl Diamond Eye |
| Fretboard radius | 406.4mm / 16.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Vic Rattlehead in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | AMSSDMEB | MCSSSWRARBL |
| Nut | TUSQ | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin Jack | 1/4" Endpin |
| Pickguard | Black Modified Songwriter with Vic Rattlehead Artwork | Custom Line, Tortoise |
| Preamp | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs HiFi |
| Profile | Advanced Response | Round |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ | Bone |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Side | Walnut | Rosewood |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce | Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Black/White with Dave Mustaine Signature | 2-ply Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Grover Open Back |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs HiFi |
| Finish | — | Gold |
| Strap Buttons | — | Endpin Jack |