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Gibson Hummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst vs Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Hummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Acoustic$5,499
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74Overall / 100
Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage 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 J-160E Original, Vintage 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 BurstJ-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7478
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6068
Value6368

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstJ-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsL.R. Baggs VTC—
Rating——
Price$5,499$3,999
AccessoriesGibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity—
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingMulti-ply top and backMulti-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-160
BridgeBelly UpBelly-up, Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQTUSQ
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell
Controls1 volume, 1 toneTop-Mounted Master Volume and Tone
FinishGold—
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl split parallelogramPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
JointDovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue
ModelMCSSHBBCCBOCRS16VS
NutBoneBone
PickguardHummingbird, tortoiseshellTortoise J-160E
ProfileRoundSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.7mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodBearclaw spruceSolid Sitka Spruce
TunersGrover KeystoneGotoh Keystone
Under Saddle PickupL.R. Baggs VTC—
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Control Knobs—Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Fingerboard Pickup—J-160E P-90
Fret Count—20
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Nut width—43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack—Side-Mounted 1/4"
Strap Buttons—Cream Endpin
Truss rod—Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating—Nickel

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