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Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, Exclusive vs Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$3,999
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
Acoustic$4,999
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst comes out ahead overall — 77 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($3,999 vs $4,999)
Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, ExclusiveSongwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
Overall7477
Build9196
Playability7572
Sound6068
Value6367

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Standard EC, Ebony, ExclusiveSongwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyRosewood
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs HiFi
Rating——
Price$3,999$4,999
BackMahoganyRosewood
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdSongwriter
Body StylesSquare Shoulder—
BridgeBelly Up; RosewoodBelly-up, Ebony, with Mother-of-Pearl Arrow inlays
Bridge PinsTUSQTUSQ
CaseHardshellHardshell
ControlsSoundhole-mounted Volume and ToneSoundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
FinishNickelGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl ParallelogramMother of Pearl Diamond Eye
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue
ModelDTCSSHBECEBMCSSSWRARBL
NutTUSQBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin1/4" Endpin
Pickguard.060” Cutaway with Hummingbird GraphicsCustom Line, Tortoise
PreampLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs HiFi
ProfileRounded SlimTaperRound
Saddle MaterialTUSQBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyRosewood
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSitka SpruceThermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Open Back
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs HiFi
Bracing—Traditional Scalloped Wide X
Strap Buttons—Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Black Bell

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