Head to head
Gibson Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst vs Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
The verdict
The Gibson Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst and Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst 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 Ultima, Autumnburst wins on
- Lower price ($9,999 vs $14,999)
Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst | Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 73 |
| Build | 91 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 63 | 62 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst | Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Quilt Maple | AAA Flamed Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | 2-piece Flamed Maple with Walnut Stringer |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $9,999 | $14,999 |
| Back | Quilt Maple | AAA Flame Maple |
| Binding | Multi-ply with Abalone, Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Headstock and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Hummingbird | SJ-200 |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | Super Jumbo |
| Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Bridge | Belly Up; Ebony with Abalone Dot Inlays | Four Bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ | TUSQ - White with Black Dot |
| Case | Black Hardshell with Purple Lining | Custom Johnny Cash Hardshell |
| Fretboard inlay | Abalone Vine | Mother of Pearl Johnny Cash |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Large Script Gibson Logo and Vine in Abalone | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | SSHUABPSL0807 | AMJBJC20VCS |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Pickguard | Hummingbird Engraved; Color Coordinated to the Finish Color | Black Johnny Cash Batwing |
| Profile | Rounded | Rounded |
| Saddle Material | Bone | Bone |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Side | Quilt Maple | AAA Flamed Maple |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Select Flame Maple | AAA Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Mother of Pearl | Black with Wide White |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Gold |
| Tuners | Waverly | Gotoh with Green Keystone Button |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Finish | — | Gold |
| Strap Buttons | — | Cream End Pin |