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Gibson Dove Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Dove Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Acoustic$5,999
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73Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, 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, Left-Handed, 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

Estimated scores
MetricDove Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7378
Build9196
Playability7275
Sound6068
Value6268

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDove Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsBaggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$5,999$3,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BackMahoganySolid Mahogany
BindingMulti-ply top and back6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss
Body shapeDoveHummingbird EC
BridgeDoveBelly-up; Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQIvory Plastic
CaseHardshellHardshell
Controls1 volume, 1 tone—
FinishGoldGold
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl parallelogramMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Headstock InlayGibson script logoGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointDovetailGlued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail
ModelMCSSDOBCCBMCSSHBECHCSL
NutBoneBone
PickguardDove tortoiseshellTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
ProfileRoundRounded C
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganySolid Mahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodBearclaw spruceSolid Sitka Spruce
TunersGrover KeystoneGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupBaggs VTCLR 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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