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Gibson Hummingbird Standard, Ebony, Exclusive vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Hummingbird Standard, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$3,999
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, 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 Standard, Ebony, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 63)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Standard, Ebony, ExclusiveHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7478
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6068
Value6368

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Standard, Ebony, ExclusiveHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$3,999$3,999
BackMahoganySolid Mahogany
Binding5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss
Body shapeHummingbirdHummingbird EC
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BridgeReverse Belly, RosewoodBelly-up; Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQIvory Plastic
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell
ControlsSoundhole Mounted Volume and Tone—
FinishNickelGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramsMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and CrownGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide GlueGlued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail
ModelDTCSSHBEBMCSSHBECHCSL
NutTUSQBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin JackCombination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack
Pickguard.060'' HummingbirdTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics
PreampLR Baggs VTC—
ProfileRoundedRounded C
Saddle MaterialTUSQTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganySolid Mahogany
Strap Buttons22 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSitka SpruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell, Black and White2-ply Black Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs VTC

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