SKU: 8000462
UPC: 711106155463
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RRP: $4499
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In early 1965, the original Firebird™ design transitioned through several different iterations. One of the significant transitions that occurred flipped the headstock to the “Non-Reverse” shape. Unlike the original Reverse design, which featured a two-layered headstock with a holly veneer, the new headstock was flat, like the bill of a platypus. The Platypus-style Firebird featured six-in-line tuners rather than banjo-style, as seen on previous Firebirds.
The Firebird Platypus pays tribute to those rare transitional models. It features a mahogany body with a glued-in, set neck and the appearance of a traditional neck-through Reverse Firebird body. The mahogany neck has a SlimTaper™ profile and a rosewood fretboard and sports the Platypus-style headstock with Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners. The Platypus-style headstock has been slightly modified to provide straight string pull for less friction and improved tuning stability.
The Firebird is one of the most distinctive-looking guitar designs ever, and the Firebird Platypus takes this legendary guitar a step further with its unique appearance. Its tone is just as unique due to its two articulate, historically accurate Firebird mini humbucker™ pickups with Alnico 5 magnets that can deliver nearly bell-like chime when played clean and great rock and blues tones that easily cut through the mix when pushed. Individual volume and tone controls allow you to tailor the sound even further, and of course, the pickguard features the legendary hot-stamped Firebird graphic. A hardshell case is also included.
Body Shape: Firebird Body Material: Mahogany Binding: Single Ply, Fretboard
Neck Neck Material: Mahogany Profile: SlimTaper Nut Width: 43.053mm Fingerboard: Rosewood Scale Length: 628.65mm Number of Frets: 22 Nut Material: Graph Tech Inlay: Acrylic Trapezoid
Hardware Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic Knobs: Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic Plating: Chrome
Electronics Neck Pickup: Firebird Mini Humbucker Bridge Pickup: Firebird Mini Humbucker Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
NECK;9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through;Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape;24.75";Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit;12";22;Authentic Medium-Jumbo;Nylon;1.687";2.24";Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid;Neck-Through Construction;BODY;Designer;9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
When Gibson hired famed automotive designer Ray Dietrich to create a radical new solid body guitar, rock 'n roll history ensued. With its offset shape, neck-through construction, and scorching mini-humbuckersª, the '63 Firebirdª V became an instant classic. The Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this exacting replica of a vintage original, which uses authentic contours, dimensions and construction methods for an incredible ownership and playing experience. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Neck Material - 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Neck Profile - Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape Scale Length - 24.75" Fingerboard Material - Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit Fingerboard Radius - 12" Number Of Frets - 22 Frets - Authentic Medium-Jumbo Nut Material - Nylon Nut Width - 1.687" End of Board Width - 2.24" Inlays - Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Joint - Neck-Through Construction BODY Body Shape - Designer Body Material - 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through HARDWARE Hardware Finish - Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged Tuner Plating - Nickel Bridge - ABR-1 Saddle Material - Nickel-plated Brass Tailpiece - Maestro Vibrola Tuning Machines - Deluxe Banjo Tuners Pickguard - 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped TrussRod - 2-way Adjustable Truss Rod Cover - Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped Control Knobs - Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts Switch Tip - Cream Control Covers - Black Strap Buttons - Aluminum Pickup Covers - Nickel ELECTRONICS Neck Pickup - Firebird Alnico 5 Bridge Pickup - Firebird Alnico 5 Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity
,Features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab.,Certificate of Authenticity,Custom Shop Hardshell Case
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