
Gibson Firebird Platypus Vintage Cherry Limited Edition w/case
Gibson8lbs 14oz.
Paying tribute to the rare transitional models from 1965
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 Firebird headstock 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 the banjo-style tuners that were used on previous Firebird models. 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 fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile and a rosewood fretboard with a 12” radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and acrylic trapezoid inlays and sports the Platypus-style headstock with a Graph Tech® nut and 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 other ends of the strings are routed over a Nashville Tune-O-Matic™ bridge for precise intonation and solidly anchored with an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece for outstanding sustain. 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. They are equipped with Alnico 5 magnets and can deliver tones with a 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 Gibson hardshell case is also included.
Key Features
- Mahogany Body with the Appearance of a Traditional Neck-Through Firebird Body
- Glued In Mahogany Neck with a SlimTaper Profile
- Rosewood Fretboard with 12" Radius, 22 Medium Jumbo Frets, and Acrylic Trapezoid Inlays
- Platypus-style Headstock with Six Grover Mini Rotomatic Tuners
- Two Firebird Mini Humbucker Pickups
- A Gibson Hardshell Case is Included
Profile
SlimTaper
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Graph Tech
Nut Width
43.053 mm / 1.695 in
End Of Board Width
57.404 mm / 2.26 in
Inlays
Acrylic Trapezoid
Joint
Glued In, Set Neck
Since 1979, we at Mom's Music have worked hard to make the Louisville, KY music scene something special. Now, we’re working hard to share what makes us great with the world. We take pride in our care and attention to detail regarding every instrument and musician that comes through the store, and every instrument we receive gets a thorough inspection and setup when it arrives in our shop and prior to shipment.
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