Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T - Vintage Sunburst with Gig Bag

A Streamlined Firebird

The Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 is a solidbody electric guitar that is crafted for non-nonsense rock 'n' roll. The guitar's slab mahogany body offers a warm and biting midrange character. The SlimTaper neck profile is extremely comfortable for both rhythm and lead work. And the dual ceramic Gibson 496 humbucking pickups deliver enough output to drive your amp into rich breakup. The Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T is a streamlined take on one of the greatest designs in electric guitar history.

• Plek'd for precision playability
• Straightforward construction
• Traditional tonewoods and feel
• Powerful electronics

This Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T feels fast and precise, thanks in large part to Plek processing. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard you're likely to own. Each note rings loud and clear, and the fret edges feel smooth as silk.

The Firebird Studio 2017 T shares the same body contours as the legendary vintage instruments in the same line. But the Studio T separates itself from the pack with a no-nonsense look and feel that puts raw power above aesthetic appointments. The slab mahogany body does away with the raised neck-through center. And dual humbucking pickups replace the common Firebird mini humbuckers. Finally, you'll notice the lack of binding and trapezoid inlay. This is a mean and stripped-down machine.

Aesthetic differences aside, the Firebird Studio 2017 T solidbody electric guitar does still sing with the midrange-heavy clarity that has helped make the original Firebird designs so popular. The mahogany body and mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile will feel familiar in your hands. And the rosewood fretboard adds even more warmth and richness to the guitar's tone. This Firebird does feature a high-quality set of Grover mini tuning machine heads instead of the banjo-style tuners of yesterday.

The electronics found in Gibson's Firebird Studio 2017 T are geared toward powerful performance and hard-rocking tones. The onboard Gibson 496R and 496T ceramic humbucking pickups provide plenty of output and bite to ensure you drive your amp hard, while still cutting through your band's mix. A traditional arrangement of Gibson controls allows you to blend each pickup in to taste. And the guitar's nitrocellulose finish is extremely popular at Sweetwater for the way it allows the guitar's wood to breathe naturally for an even more lively tone.

• Straightforward take on the legendary Firebird
• Mahogany construction is mid-focused and warm
• Powerful Gibson 496 ceramic humbucking pickups
• Minimal ornamentation for a streamlined appearance
• Reliable mini Grover tuning machines
• Plek'd for precision playability