Gibson Firebird Custom Ebony

3957.71 GBP*

Description

Custom Shop guitar, set-neck & long neck tenon, mahogany body & neck, ebony fingerboard, 490R & 498T humbucker, case Custom Shop electric guitar with Nitro finish and 490R and 498T humbuckers Firebird electric guitar from the Gibson Custom Collection, made in the USA Combines the traditional Firebird design with the "Tuxedo Look" of the Les Paul Custom Black nitrocellulose finish, gold-plated hardware Set-neck construction with 24.75" scale length (628 mm) Mahogany body Glued mahogany neck with long neck heel (Long Neck Tenon) 22 fret ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl block Inlays "Medium C" neck profile One Gibson 490R humbucker in neck position One Gibson 498T humbucker in bridge position Handwired circuitry with Switchcraft toggle switch Separate volume and tone controls for each pickup (CTS 500 kOhm potentiometer) Gibson Tune-O-Matic bridge Gibson Stopbar tailpiece Grover Rotomatic tuners Includes Gibson Custom guitar case and certificate Firebird in the "Tuxedo Look The Gibson Firebird Custom Ebony, part of the prestigious Gibson Custom Shop Collection, fuses Rex Dietrich's iconic Firebird design with the elegant Tuxedo aesthetic of the legendary Black Beauty Les Paul Custom. Finished in deep black nitrocellulose lacquer, this electric guitar exudes sophistication. Multi-ply body binding, gold-plated hardware and mother-of-pearl inlays in the ebony fingerboard ensures exceptional playing comfort and a rich, resonant tone. Gibson 490R and 498T humbuckers promise powerful clean and overdrive tones when amplified. From blues to rock to heavy metal - the guitar suits every setting. Last but not least, a classic Tune-O-Matic bridge with matching Stopbar tailpiece and tuning stable Grover Rotomatic tuners complete the Gibson Firebird Custom . The Gibson Firebird Custom Ebony electric guitar combines the successful Sixties design of the legendary car designer Ray Dietrich with the elegant "Tuxedo Look" of the Les Paul Custom. A belly cut on the back of the body and the mahogany neck in "Medium C" profile promise comfortable handling of the Firebird Custom. Firebird in traditional set-neck design For the construction of the Firebird Custom , the expert luthiers at the Gibson Custom Shop rely on time-tested craftsmanship and premium tonewoods to deliver both powerful sound and outstanding playability. The mahogany neck is set into the mahogany body using the desirable Long Neck Tenon joint, ensuring optimal resonance and sustain. Topping it off is a luxurious ebony fingerboard, adorned with large block inlays made from genuine mother-of-pearl. The comfortably shaped "Medium C" neck profile and 42.9 mm nut width make the Firebird Custom a joy to play - supporting both classic techniques and modern playing styles with ease. With Gibson 490R and 498T humbuckers, the Firebird Custom delivers versatile sounds for blues, rock and classic heavy metal. Gibson 490R and 498T Humbucker Equipped with a Gibson 490R humbucker in neck position and a...