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Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood, Rosewood Burst

Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
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78Overall / 100
Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood, Rosewood Burst
Acoustic$5,999
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 73 on our estimated score.

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

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 62)
  • Lower price ($3,999 vs $5,999)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood, Rosewood Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry SunburstSJ-200 Standard Rosewood, Rosewood Burst
Overall7873
Build9691
Playability7572
Sound6860
Value6862

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Standard EC, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry SunburstSJ-200 Standard Rosewood, Rosewood Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyRosewood
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$3,999$5,999
BackSolid MahoganyRosewood
Binding6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Headstock and Fretboard
Body FinishGlossGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbird ECSJ-200
Body StylesSquare ShoulderJumbo
BridgeBelly-up; Rosewood2 Bar, SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsIvory PlasticTUSQ
CaseHardshellGibson Hardshell
FinishGoldGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Split ParallelogramMother of Pearl Graduated Crown
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 Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelMCSSHBECHCSLMCJB20RWRB
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” Tortoise, J-200 Cream Flower with Border & Dots
ProfileRounded CRounded
Saddle MaterialTUSQTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideSolid MahoganyRosewood
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 Black Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Imperial
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs Anthem
Bracing—Traditional Hand-Scalloped X Bracing
Controls—Soundhole Mounted Volume, Mix, and Phase
Preamp—LR Baggs Anthem

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