Head to head
Gibson Dove Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
The verdict
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 73 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Dove Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst 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 62)
- Lower price ($3,999 vs $5,999)
Scorecard
| Metric | Dove Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 78 |
| Build | 91 | 96 |
| Playability | 72 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 62 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Dove Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 20 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $5,999 | $3,999 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Back | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | Multi-ply top and back | 6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer | Gloss |
| Body shape | Dove | Hummingbird EC |
| Bridge | Dove | Belly-up; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ | Ivory Plastic |
| Case | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone | — |
| Finish | Gold | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-pearl parallelogram | Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson script logo | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Dovetail | Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail |
| Model | MCSSDOBCCB | MCSSHBECHCS |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Pickguard | Dove tortoiseshell | Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics |
| Profile | Round | Rounded C |
| Saddle Material | Bone | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Bearclaw spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Tuners | Grover Keystone | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Body Styles | — | Square Shoulder |
| Fret Count | — | 20 |
| Nut width | — | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| 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 |
| Tuner Plating | — | Gold |
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