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Gibson Hummingbird Special, Left-Handed, Satin Honey Burst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Hummingbird Special, Left-Handed, Satin Honey Burst
Acoustic$2,199
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,499
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Special, Left-Handed, Satin Honey Burst 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 Special, Left-Handed, Satin Honey Burst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 63)
  • Lower price ($2,199 vs $3,499)
Gibson Hummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Special, Left-Handed, Satin Honey BurstHummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7874
Build9691
Playability7575
Sound6860
Value6863

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Special, Left-Handed, Satin Honey BurstHummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodUtileMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs Element BronzeL.R. Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$2,199$3,499
BackSolid MahoganyMahogany
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and BackMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishSatin Nitrocellulose LacquerSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdHummingbird
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-bracingTraditional Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeTraditional Belly Up, RosewoodBelly-up, Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQTUSQ
CasePremium Soft ShellHardshell
ControlsSoundhole Mounted VolumeSoundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Fretboard inlayPearloid ParallelogramMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Gold SilkscreenGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelMCSSHBSPCHBLOCRSHFHCSPSL0972
NutTUSQTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin1/4" Endpin
PickguardHummingbird with Simplified Stamped Graphics; Tortoise.060'' Hummingbird
PreampLR Baggs Element BronzeL.R. Baggs VTC
ProfileRoundedRound
Saddle MaterialTUSQTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideSolid MahoganyMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSolid Sitka SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black2-ply Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element BronzeL.R. Baggs VTC
Strap Buttons—Endpin Jack

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