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Gibson Hummingbird Special, Satin Wine Red vs Gibson J-45 Standard, Red Spruce, Honey Burst Gloss, Exclusive

Gibson Hummingbird Special, Satin Wine Red
Acoustic$2,199
No ratings yet
78Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 Standard, Red Spruce, Honey Burst Gloss, Exclusive
Acoustic$3,549
No ratings yet
72Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Special, Satin Wine Red comes out ahead overall — 78 to 72 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Hummingbird Special, Satin Wine Red wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 62)
  • Lower price ($2,199 vs $3,549)
Gibson J-45 Standard, Red Spruce, Honey Burst Gloss, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Special, Satin Wine RedJ-45 Standard, Red Spruce, Honey Burst Gloss, Exclusive
Overall7872
Build9687
Playability7575
Sound6860
Value6862

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Special, Satin Wine RedJ-45 Standard, Red Spruce, Honey Burst Gloss, Exclusive
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodUtileMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$2,199$3,549
BackSolid MahoganyMahogany
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and BackMulti-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body FinishSatin Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
Body StylesSquare ShoulderRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-bracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
BridgeTraditional Belly Up, RosewoodTraditional Belly Up, Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQTUSQ
CasePremium Soft ShellHardshell Case
ControlsSoundhole Mounted VolumeSoundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Fretboard inlayPearloid ParallelogramMother of Pearl Dots
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Gold Silkscreen—
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelMCSSHBSPCWRPROPRS4RHB3
NutTUSQBlack
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin1/4" Endpin Jack
PickguardHummingbird with Simplified Stamped Graphics; TortoiseTortoise Teardrop
PreampLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs VTC
ProfileRoundedSlimTaper
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 SpruceAdirondack Red Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply BlackBlack and White
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs VTC
Strap Buttons—2

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