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Gibson Hummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Hummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Acoustic$5,499
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Hummingbird 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 63)
  • Lower price ($3,999 vs $5,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7478
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6068
Value6368

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsL.R. Baggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$5,499$3,999
AccessoriesGibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity—
BackMahoganySolid Mahogany
BindingMulti-ply top and back6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss
Body shapeHummingbirdHummingbird EC
BridgeBelly UpBelly-up; Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQIvory Plastic
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell
Controls1 volume, 1 tone—
FinishGoldGold
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl split parallelogramMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
JointDovetailGlued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail
ModelMCSSHBBCCBMCSSHBECHCS
NutBoneBone
PickguardHummingbird, tortoiseshellTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
ProfileRoundRounded C
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.7mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 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 PickupL.R. Baggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Body Styles—Square Shoulder
Fret Count—20
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
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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