Head to head
Gibson Dove Mahogany, Satin Vintage Sunburst 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 Mahogany, Satin Vintage Sunburst 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 $4,499)
Scorecard
| Metric | Dove Mahogany, Satin Vintage Sunburst | 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 Mahogany, Satin Vintage Sunburst | 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 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $4,499 | $3,999 |
| Back | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard | 6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss |
| Body shape | Dove | Hummingbird EC |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | Square Shoulder |
| Bracing | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing | — |
| Bridge | Rosewood Dove with Mother of Pearl Dove Inlays | Belly-up; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ | Ivory Plastic |
| Case | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Controls | Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone | — |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram | Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body | Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail |
| Model | SSDOMSPSL0981 | MCSSHBECHCS |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin | Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack |
| Pickguard | Dove with Dove Graphics | Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics |
| Preamp | LR Baggs VTC | — |
| Profile | Round | Rounded C |
| Saddle Material | Bone | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | Endpin Jack | 2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Black Bell with Wide White Border; Dove | 2-ply Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Nickel Keystone Button | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Finish | — | Gold |
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