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Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst Satin vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst Satin
Acoustic$2,999
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71Overall / 100
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Acoustic$5,699
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst Satin and Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst are closely matched overall — 71 to 73 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 $5,699)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
  • Better playability (72 vs 67)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst SatinSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall7173
Build9191
Playability6772
Sound6060
Value6162

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Studio EC, Tri-Burst SatinSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMaple
Neck woodUtile2-piece Maple
FretboardRosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$2,999$5,699
BindingSingle Ply Cream, Top and Back5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body shapeHummingbirdSJ-200
Body StylesSingle CutawaySuper Jumbo
BridgeBelly up rosewoodTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
CaseGibson HardshellGibson Hardshell
ControlsSoundhole mounted volumeSoundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control
Fretboard inlayMother of pearl parallelogramMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fret Count2020
ModelMCSSHSECTBMCJB20TB
NutTUSQTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
ProfileRound SlimTaperRounded
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSitka SpruceAAA Sitka Spruce
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersGrover RotomaticsGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs Anthem
Back—AAA Flame Maple
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bracing—Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Bridge Pins—TUSQ
Finish—Gold
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Headstock Inlay—Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin Jack
Pickguard—SJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
Preamp—LR Baggs Anthem
Saddle Material—TUSQ
Side—AAA Flame Maple
Strap Buttons—Gold
Truss rod—Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Bell, Black and White

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