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Gibson Hummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Hummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst
Acoustic$5,499
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74Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona Burst and Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 74 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-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($3,199 vs $5,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Anniversary Limited Edition, Cremona BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsL.R. Baggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$5,499$3,199
AccessoriesGibson Custom Certificate of AuthenticityIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingMulti-ply top and backMulti-ply top, single-ply back
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
BridgeBelly UpTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsTUSQTusq
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell Case
Controls1 volume, 1 toneVolume and Tone Controls
FinishGoldNickel
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl split parallelogramMother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
JointDovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelMCSSHBBCCBOCRS4550VS
NutBoneBone
PickguardHummingbird, tortoiseshell50's, Tortoise
ProfileRoundRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.7mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .0530.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodBearclaw spruceSitka Spruce
TunersGrover KeystoneGrover Strap Cream Button
Under Saddle PickupL.R. Baggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Fret Count—20
Nut width—43.81mm / 1.72in
Truss Rod Cover—Black
Tuner Plating—Nickel

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