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Gibson Firebird (Ebony)

Item ID: DSF10EBCH

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Ebony

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Gibson Firebird (Ebony)

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A Legendary Guitar Gets Modern Touches!

Created by legendary automotive designer (and visionary) Ray Dietrich, the original 1963 Firebirds literally reversed conventional concepts for guitar bodies and headstocks. You can bet heads turned when any guitar player took to the stage with one of these unusual instruments strapped on. Players like Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter and Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) found their combination of looks and sound to be perfect for their needs (though, of course, Clapton played many Gibsons through the years). The Firebird 2010 is a modern update of the original, boasting all the mojo with the addition of upgraded tuners (the Firebird 2010 is rockin' Steinberger Gearless tuning keys). Still eye-catching, the Firebird 2010 packs all the sonic punch of the original with extras that elevate this guitar to the upper echelon of the guitar world.

Gibson Firebird 2010 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Ebony Finish
  • Body Species: Mahogany wings
  • Neck Species: Nine-ply Mahogany and Walnut neck-through body
  • Profile: 1960 slim taper
  • Peghead Pitch: 14 degree
  • Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.800"
  • Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.850"
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"
  • Total Length: 18.062"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Nut Width: 111/16"
  • Width at 12th Fret: 2.062"
  • Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid
  • Fingerboard Bind: Single-ply
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Bridge: Tune-o-matic
  • Knobs: Black top hat
  • Tuners: Steinberger Gearless tuner
  • Pickups: Two high-output ceramic mini-humbuckers
  • Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch
  • Hardshell case included
  • Case Interior: Dark Grey Plush with Black Shroud
  • Case Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell
  • Case Silkscreen: Silver 'Gibson USA' logo
Specification Detail
Body Material Mahogany Wings
Top Material Not applicable
Body Finish Nitrocellulose
Color Ebony
Neck Material 9-ply Mahogany and Walnut, Neck-through
Neck Shape 1960 Slim Taper
Scale Length 24-3/4"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood, 12" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Trapezoid
Number of Frets 22
Nut Width 1-11/16"
Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-O-Matic/Stop Bar
Tuners Steinberger Gearless
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup 495R Ceramic Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup 495T Ceramic Humbucker
Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Pickup Toggle
Case Included Hardshell
Manufacturer Part Number DSF10EBCH1

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Different but Great!

by Dominic from Corning, N.Y. USA
October 20, 2011
Music Background: Guitar Player for over 30 years!
I had the opportunity to purchase this guitar recently, based on me playing one around 7 years ago. When I played one on a few different occasions then, I loved the tone of the pickups as well as the ... read more [+]balance and the weight. I have always liked Black guitars because they look great on stage. Unfortunately Gibson never offered this guitar in Black, unless you went through the Custom Shop (big money!) until 2010. As soon as a saw it in Black I new I had to get one. After contemplating buying one solely based off the price of it, (not one of your less expensive Gibson guitars) I decided to get one. When I first saw it I couldn't believe how great it looked, way better than the pics from the manufacture, a very, very sharp looking guitar. The guitar doesn't play like any other Gibson period! It's like an Explorer and an SG morphed together, with a neck profile closer to a Flying V. Overall just odd, but so darn cool! It may take some time to get used to, but it really is quiet an amazing and very unique instrument, for cosmetic reasons as well as overall sound and comfort. I love this guitar more and more everyday. close [-]

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