I am byased because I love the Gibson sound (big, meaty) I am a singer and songwriter. I am mostly playing acoustic. Proud owner of J45 Studio, but this Hummingbird is a different level. In the studio helped us to record our album. Studio engineers were amazed, they told me "It has all frequencies, sounds like a piano". It really has a profound bass, good middle ...This particular guitar I choosed because is not so red :-) Looks vintage and has a brutal projection. Very happy. This guitar will definately stay with me for lifetime... You are simply more inspired to hold that beauty in your hand and play hours.