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Gibson Firebird (Vintage Sunburst)

Item ID: DSF10VSCH-13

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Two Mini-humbucking Pickups - Vintage Sunburst

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Weight: 7lbs 10oz
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Gibson Firebird (Vintage Sunburst)

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Take Flight with the Gibson Firebird!

The Gibson Firebird adds an unmistakable vibe to your solidbody electric guitar collection. Originally inspired by the automobiles of the '60s, the Firebird has a cool and unique shape that is instantly recognizable. With its classic reverse styling, this axe is a head-turner, while its neck-through-body construction and mini humbuckers serve up classic, cutting Firebird tone and healthy sustain. An ultra-comfortable SlimTaper neck will have you playing like never before. Give your playing a whole new vibe with the Gibson Firebird!

Gibson Firebird Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Grade-A construction and playability to match
  • Wield authentic Firebird sonic punch
  • SlimTaper neck feels great and provides exceptional playability

Grade-A Construction and Playability to Match
Gibson didn't skimp on quality when they built this Firebird. From its beautiful mahogany body and super-slim 9-piece mahogany/walnut neck to the rock-solid hardware, this instrument is pro quality through and through. The upgraded Steinberger Gearless tuners give you super-stable tuning at every gig. You'll appreciate the way this solidbody electric feels in your hands - it plays like an extension of you rather than a piece of equipment. That's the sign of a great guitar. Your Gibson Firebird is waiting for you, right here at Sweetwater!

Wield authentic Firebird sonic punch
Gibson's Firebird is a modern update of the original Gibson model, boasting all the vintage mojo - including a pair of mini humbuckers that give you the bright, bell-like jangle of single-coils, with the midrange complexity and punch you more associate with humbuckers. All, of course, with no noise! Awesome ear candy for your fans.

SlimTaper neck feels great and provides exceptional playability
The Gibson Firebird sports a comfortable, fast-action neck with a '60s SlimTaper profile. Early Gibson guitars had huge, bulky necks. By 1960, Gibson had gradually carved down this profile into what became their SlimTaper neck. As your fingers moved down this neck, the precisely controlled width-to-thickness ratio of the Firebird's SlimTaper neck provides you with a consistent, fast, and comfortable feel. It's no wonder many life-long guitar players consider the SlimTaper Gibson's finest neck.

Gibson Firebird Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Classic Firebird design with updated hardware and pickups
  • Mahogany body wings and a 9-piece mahogany/walnut neck deliver detailed tone and long sustain
  • Comfortable SlimTaper neck shape for hours of comfortable playing
  • Eye-catching reverse styling
  • Neck-through construction for great sustain
  • Two mini humbuckers serve up the chime

Add the cool and unique vibe of the Gibson Firebird to your rig today!
Specification Detail
Body Type Firebird
Body Material Mahogany Wings
Top Material Not applicable
Body Finish Nitrocellulose
Color Vintage Sunburst
Neck Material 9-ply Mahogany and Walnut, Neck-through
Neck Shape 1960 Slim Taper
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood, 12" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Trapezoid
Number of Frets 22
Nut Width 1.6875"
Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-O-Matic/Stop Bar
Tuners Steinberger Gearless
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup Ceramic mini humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup Ceramic mini humbucker
Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Pickup Toggle
Case Included Hardshell
Manufacturer Part Number DSF10VSCH1

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by DB from Seattle
February 7, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist
First, The only reason I would ever order a guitar online is that one is not available locally for me to buy. That was the case with the Firebird. It is a very beautiful looking instrument. This is th... read more [+]e second guitar I have ordered online, the first also a Gibson. That guitar, Les Paul; Jr., had to be returned to the Gibson factory as it was unplayable(could not be tuned), The set in neck was crooked. This guitar was also in need of professional attention when I received it. My guitar tech spent 90 minutes on it. The nut had to be removed, adjusted and reset. The intonation was way off, bridge needed adjusting and so on...Even though it came with a checklist from the factory and an evaluation from Sweetwater, it took some work to set up. It now is very enjoyable to play although a very different feel than any other guitar I have owned. I play through a variety of different amps and it works well with all(usually play through a Bogner Ecstacy) I would recommend the Firebird to someone who is looking for a very beautiful and unusual guitar for their collection. close [-]

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