Head to head
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
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, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst | Hummingbird Standard, Vintage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 74 |
| Build | 96 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 60 |
| Value | 68 | 63 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst | Hummingbird Standard, Vintage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $3,999 | $3,999 |
| Back | Solid Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Binding | 6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Hummingbird EC | Hummingbird |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | Square Shoulder |
| Bridge | Belly-up; Rosewood | Reverse Belly, Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | Ivory Plastic | TUSQ |
| Case | Hardshell | Gibson Hardshell |
| Finish | Gold | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram | Mother of Pearl Parallelograms |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl | Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | MCSSHBECHCS | MCSSHBVCS |
| Nut | Bone | TUSQ |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin Jack |
| Pickguard | Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics | .060'' Hummingbird |
| Profile | Rounded C | Rounded |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Solid Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel | 2 |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Solid Sitka Spruce | Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Black Bell | 2-ply Bell, Black and White |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Controls | — | Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone |
| Preamp | — | LR Baggs VTC |
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