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Gibson Hummingbird Studio Walnut, Walnut Burst vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Gibson Hummingbird Studio Walnut, Walnut Burst
Acoustic$2,699
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74Overall / 100
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Acoustic$5,699
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Hummingbird Studio Walnut, Walnut Burst and Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst are closely matched overall — 74 to 73 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Hummingbird Studio Walnut, Walnut Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($2,699 vs $5,699)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Studio Walnut, Walnut BurstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Studio Walnut, Walnut BurstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodWalnutMaple
Neck woodUtile2-piece Maple
FretboardWalnutIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$2,699$5,699
BackWalnutAAA Flame Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top, Single-ply Back5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body FinishGloss Nitro Lacquer (Top), Satin Nitro Lacquer (Back, Neck, & Sides)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdSJ-200
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSuper Jumbo
BracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracingTraditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
BridgeBelly-up, WalnutTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsTusqTUSQ
CaseModern 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
Fretboard radius406.4mm / 16.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGold Gibson Logo and Crown DecalMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelMCSSHSWSWBGMCJB20TB
NutTusqTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin1/4" Endpin Jack
PickguardHummingbird StudioSJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
PreampLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs Anthem
ProfileAdvanced ResponseRounded
Saddle MaterialTusqTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideWalnutAAA Flame Maple
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSitka SpruceAAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverBlack Bell, Studio2-ply Bell, Black and White
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element BronzeLR Baggs Anthem
Finish—Gold
Strap Buttons—Gold

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