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Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst Satin vs Gibson L-00 Special, Satin Wine Red

Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst Satin
Acoustic$2,999
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71Overall / 100
Gibson L-00 Special, Satin Wine Red
Acoustic$1,999
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80Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson L-00 Special, Satin Wine Red comes out ahead overall — 80 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

No standout advantage.

Gibson L-00 Special, Satin Wine Red wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (77 vs 61)
  • Lower price ($1,999 vs $2,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst SatinL-00 Special, Satin Wine Red
Overall7180
Build9196
Playability6775
Sound6068
Value6177

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst SatinL-00 Special, Satin Wine Red
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck woodUtileUtile
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2019
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs Element Bronze
Rating——
Price$2,999$1,999
BindingSingle Ply Cream, Top and BackSingle-ply Cream, Top and Back
Body shapeHummingbirdL-00
Body StylesSingle CutawaySmall Body
BridgeBelly up rosewoodRectangular; Rosewood
CaseGibson HardshellPremium Soft Shell
ControlsSoundhole mounted volumeSoundhole Mounted Volume
Fretboard inlayMother of pearl parallelogramMother-of-Pearl Dot
Fret Count2019
ModelMCSSHSECTBMCSBL0SPCWR
NutTUSQTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
ProfileRound SlimTaperSlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSitka SpruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Tuner PlatingNickelChrome
TunersGrover RotomaticsGrover Mini Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs Element Bronze
Back—Solid Mahogany
Body Finish—Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bracing—Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo in Gold Silkscreen
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin
Pickguard—L-00; Tortoise
Preamp—LR Baggs Element Bronze
Saddle Material—TUSQ
Side—Solid Mahogany
Truss rod—Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Black

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