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Gibson Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Gibson Hummingbird Ultima, Autumnburst
Acoustic$9,999
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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 Ultima, Autumnburst 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 Ultima, Autumnburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($5,699 vs $9,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricHummingbird Ultima, AutumnburstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecHummingbird Ultima, AutumnburstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodQuilt MapleMaple
Neck woodMahogany2-piece Maple
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
Pickups—LR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$9,999$5,699
BackQuilt MapleAAA Flame Maple
BindingMulti-ply with Abalone, Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdSJ-200
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSuper Jumbo
BracingTraditional Hand-Scalloped X BracingTraditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
BridgeBelly Up; Ebony with Abalone Dot InlaysTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQTUSQ
CaseBlack Hardshell with Purple LiningGibson Hardshell
Fretboard inlayAbalone VineMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayLarge Script Gibson Logo and Vine in AbaloneMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelSSHUABPSL0807MCJB20TB
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardHummingbird Engraved; Color Coordinated to the Finish ColorSJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideQuilt MapleAAA Flame Maple
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSelect Flame MapleAAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverMother of Pearl2-ply Bell, Black and White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersWaverlyGrover Rotomatic
Controls—Soundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control
Finish—Gold
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp—LR Baggs Anthem
Strap Buttons—Gold
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs Anthem

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