Head to head
Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Signed, Ebony vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
The verdict
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 75 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Signed, Ebony wins on
No standout advantage.
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
- Better build (96 vs 91)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
- Lower price ($3,999 vs $4,999)
Scorecard
| Metric | Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Signed, Ebony | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 78 |
| Build | 91 | 96 |
| Playability | 78 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 64 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Dave Mustaine Songwriter, Signed, Ebony | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Walnut | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $4,999 | $3,999 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Back | Walnut | Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | Single-ply Top and Back | 6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss |
| Body shape | Songwriter | Hummingbird EC |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | Square Shoulder |
| Bracing | Traditional Hand Scalloped Advanced X-bracing | — |
| Bridge | Traditional Belly Up, Ebony | Belly-up; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ | Ivory Plastic |
| Case | Custom Hardshell Case | Hardshell |
| Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone | — |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Teeth | Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram |
| Fretboard radius | 406.4mm / 16.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 24 | 20 |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail |
| Model | AMSSMSEB | MCSSHBECHCS |
| Nut | TUSQ | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin Jack | Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack |
| Pickguard | Black Modified Songwriter with Vic Rattlehead Artwork | Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics |
| Preamp | LR Baggs VTC | — |
| Profile | Advanced Response | Rounded C |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Walnut | Solid Mahogany |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Black/White with Dave Mustaine Signature | 2-ply Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Finish | — | Gold |
| Headstock Inlay | — | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Strap Buttons | — | 2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel |
| String gauges | — | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
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