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Gibson Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst
Acoustic$3,299
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69Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 64)
  • Better value (63 vs 58)
  • Lower price ($3,199 vs $3,299)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6974
Build8791
Playability6475
Sound6060
Value5863

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale—24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$3,299$3,199
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingSingle-ply Top and BackMulti-ply top, single-ply back
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
Body StylesSquare ShoulderRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-BracingTraditional hand scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood belly up, Tusq saddleTraditional belly up
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell Case
Fretboard inlayBlack Pearl ParallelogramsMother-of-pearl dots
Fret Count2020
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-bodyCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelSSHDCBN17OCRS4550VS
NutBlackBone
ProfileRoundedRounded
Top woodSitka SpruceSitka Spruce
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Strap Cream Button
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs VTC
Accessories—Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bridge Pins—Tusq
Controls—Volume and Tone Controls
Finish—Nickel
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Nut width—43.81mm / 1.72in
Pickguard—50's, Tortoise
Saddle Material—Bone
Scale length—628.65mm / 24.75in
Side—Mahogany
String gauges—0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Truss Rod Cover—Black

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