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Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst Satin vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst Satin
Acoustic$2,999
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71Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 71 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst Satin wins on
  • Lower price ($2,999 vs $3,199)
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst SatinJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7174
Build9191
Playability6775
Sound6060
Value6163

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst SatinJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodUtileMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$2,999$3,199
BindingSingle Ply Cream, Top and BackMulti-ply top, single-ply back
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
Body StylesSingle CutawayRound Shoulder
BridgeBelly up rosewoodTraditional belly up
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell Case
ControlsSoundhole mounted volumeVolume and Tone Controls
Fretboard inlayMother of pearl parallelogramMother-of-pearl dots
Fret Count2020
ModelMCSSHSECTBOCRS4550VS
NutTUSQBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.81mm / 1.72in
ProfileRound SlimTaperRounded
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.0120.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodSitka SpruceSitka Spruce
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticsGrover Strap Cream Button
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs VTC
Accessories—Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Back—Mahogany
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bracing—Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Bridge Pins—Tusq
Finish—Nickel
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Pickguard—50's, Tortoise
Saddle Material—Bone
Side—Mahogany
Truss Rod Cover—Black

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