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Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood, Left-Handed, Satin Rosewood Burst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

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

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood, Left-Handed, Satin Rosewood Burst and Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 74 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Hummingbird Studio Rosewood, Left-Handed, Satin Rosewood Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($2,999 vs $3,199)
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Studio Rosewood, Left-Handed, Satin Rosewood BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Studio Rosewood, Left-Handed, Satin Rosewood BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodRosewoodMahogany
Neck woodUtileMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsL.R. Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$2,999$3,199
BackRosewoodMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top, Single-ply BackMulti-ply top, single-ply back
Body FinishSatin Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdJ-45
Body StylesSquare ShoulderRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracingTraditional hand scalloped X-bracing
BridgeBelly-up, RosewoodTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsTusqTusq
CaseModern HardshellHardshell Case
ControlsSoundhole-mounted VolumeVolume and Tone Controls
Fretboard inlayMother-of-pearl ParallelogramMother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius406.4mm / 16.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGold Gibson Logo and Crown Decal—
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelMCSSHSRSRBLOCRS4550VS
NutTusqBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.81mm / 1.72in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin—
PickguardHummingbird Studio50's, Tortoise
PreampL.R. Baggs Element Bronze—
ProfileAdvanced ResponseRounded
Saddle MaterialTusqBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideRosewoodMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .0530.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodSitka SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustable—
Truss Rod CoverBlack Bell, StudioBlack
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Strap Cream Button
Under Saddle PickupL.R. Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs VTC
Accessories—Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Finish—Nickel

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