Head to head
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson Les Paul Parlor Acoustic, 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 Les Paul Parlor Acoustic, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst | Les Paul Parlor Acoustic, 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 | Les Paul Parlor Acoustic, Vintage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 19 |
| 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 | Single-ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Hummingbird EC | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | Small Body |
| Bridge | Belly-up; Rosewood | Belly-down; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | Ivory Plastic | TUSQ |
| Case | Hardshell | Modern Hardshell |
| Finish | Gold | — |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram | Pearloid Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 19 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo in Mother-of-Pearl, Les Paul Model Gold Silkscreen |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body |
| Model | MCSSHBECHCS | MCSBLPPVCS |
| 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 |
| Pickguard | Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics | Single-ply Cream |
| Profile | Rounded C | Advanced Response |
| 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 | Endpin Jack |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Solid Sitka Spruce | AAA Flame Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Black Bell | 2-ply Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Bracing | — | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing |
| Controls | — | Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone |
| Preamp | — | LR Baggs VTC |
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