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Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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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 Standard EC, 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 EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 63)
Gibson Hummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($3,499 vs $3,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7874
Build9691
Playability7575
Sound6860
Value6863

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry SunburstHummingbird Standard Faded, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs VTCL.R. Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$3,999$3,499
BackSolid MahoganyMahogany
Binding6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGlossSatin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbird ECHummingbird
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSquare Shoulder
BridgeBelly-up; RosewoodBelly-up, Rosewood
Bridge PinsIvory PlasticTUSQ
CaseHardshellHardshell
FinishGold—
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Split ParallelogramMother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
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
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Tapered DovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelMCSSHBECHCSOCRSHFHCSPSL0972
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output JackCombination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack1/4" Endpin
PickguardTortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics.060'' Hummingbird
ProfileRounded CRound
Saddle MaterialTUSQTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideSolid MahoganyMahogany
Strap Buttons2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of HeelEndpin Jack
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSolid Sitka SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell2-ply Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTCL.R. Baggs VTC
Bracing—Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Controls—Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Preamp—L.R. Baggs VTC

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