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Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson Les Paul Parlor Acoustic, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
No ratings yet
78Overall / 100
Gibson Les Paul Parlor Acoustic, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$3,999
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson J-160E Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 63)
Gibson Les Paul Parlor Acoustic, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJ-160E Original, Vintage SunburstLes Paul Parlor Acoustic, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7874
Build9691
Playability7575
Sound6860
Value6863

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJ-160E Original, Vintage SunburstLes Paul Parlor Acoustic, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2019
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups—LR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$3,999$3,999
BackMahoganyMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top, Single-ply Back and FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeJ-160Les Paul
Body StylesRound ShoulderSmall Body
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-bracingTraditional Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeBelly-up, RosewoodBelly-down; Rosewood
Bridge PinsTUSQTUSQ
CaseHardshellModern Hardshell
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Silver Reflector—
ControlsTop-Mounted Master Volume and ToneSoundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Fingerboard PickupJ-160E P-90—
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2019
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlGibson Logo in Mother-of-Pearl, Les Paul Model Gold Silkscreen
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide GlueCompound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
ModelOCRS16VSMCSBLPPVCSL
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output JackSide-Mounted 1/4"1/4" Endpin
PickguardTortoise J-160ESingle-ply Cream
ProfileSlimTaperAdvanced Response
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideMahoganyMahogany
Strap ButtonsCream EndpinEndpin Jack
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSolid Sitka SpruceAAA Flame Maple
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell2-ply Black Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersGotoh KeystoneGrover Rotomatic
Preamp—LR Baggs VTC
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs VTC

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