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Gibson Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst vs Gibson J-45 Special, Satin Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Eric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra Burst
Acoustic$3,299
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69Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 Special, Satin Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$1,999
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80Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 Special, Satin Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 80 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 Special, Satin Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better playability (75 vs 64)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (77 vs 58)
  • Lower price ($1,999 vs $3,299)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra BurstJ-45 Special, Satin Vintage Sunburst
Overall6980
Build8796
Playability6475
Sound6068
Value5877

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEric Church Hummingbird Dark, Cobra BurstJ-45 Special, Satin Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyUtile
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale—24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs Element Bronze
Rating——
Price$3,299$1,999
BackMahoganySolid Mahogany
BindingSingle-ply Top and BackSingle-ply Cream, Top and Back
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
Body StylesSquare ShoulderRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-BracingTraditional Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeRosewood belly up, Tusq saddleTraditional Belly Up; Rosewood
CaseGibson HardshellPremium Soft Shell
Fretboard inlayBlack Pearl ParallelogramsMother-of-Pearl Dot
Fret Count2020
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-bodyCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelSSHDCBN17MCRS45SPCVS
NutBlackTUSQ
ProfileRoundedSlimTaper
Top woodSitka SpruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs Element Bronze
Body Finish—Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bridge Pins—TUSQ
Controls—Soundhole Mounted Volume
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo in Gold Silkscreen
Nut width—43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin
Pickguard—Teardrop; Tortoise
Preamp—LR Baggs Element Bronze
Saddle Material—TUSQ
Scale length—628.65mm / 24.75in
Side—Solid Mahogany
String gauges—.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Truss rod—Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Black

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