Gibson Custom Firebird Custom Electric Guitar - Ebony

$ 4,199.00 $ 5,951.00

Fluid lines and massive tone with elegant appointments.

The 2017 Firebird Custom retains the signature streamlined shape that makes it one of Gibson's most visually enticing guitars while adding modern features for more tonal "umph." Its matched 490/498 pickup set and solid mahogany body deliver a punchy, clarity of voice that easily turns aggressive based on the player's level of attack. It all adds up to a very expressive guitar adorned in Gibson's elegant Custom appointments and available in limited quantity. Includes hardshell case.

Serial Number: CS703121
Weight: 8.4 lbs

FEATURES

Body

Body shape: Z
Body type: Solid body
Body material: Solid wood
Top wood: Not applicable
Body wood: Mahogany
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Medium C
Neck wood: Mahogany
Joint: Set-in
Scale length: 24.75 in.
Truss rod: Standard
Neck finish: Gloss

Fretboard

Material: Richlite
Radius: 12 in.
Fret size: Medium jumbo
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Block
Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)

Pickups

Configuration: HH
Neck: 490R
Middle: Not applicable
Bridge: 498T
Brand: Gibson Custom
Active or passive pickups: Passive
Series or parallel: Series
Piezo: Yes
Active EQ: No
Special electronics: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch

Controls

Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Pickup switch: 3-way
Coil tap or split: No
Kill switch: No

Hardware

Bridge type: Fixed
Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning machines: Grover mini
Color: Gold

Other

Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Limited edition, Body and neck binding
Case: Hardshell case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States