DISC Gibson Firebird, Cherry

Full Description

Red hot tones

Plug in, switch on your amp, and hear that classic Gibson sustain as it charges under your fingers - bringing a whole new meaning to the electric guitar. As soon as you play an E Major chord, you'll hear that classic Gibson tone as it radiates out of your amp and over your audience. The rosewood fretboard gives you the definition needed to truly blow some minds. Every little nuance will be heard as the Firebird tones reverberate around the entire room.

The genuine mahogany body provides a warm presence that is incomparable to any other guitar. Powerful, well balanced, and punchy. The well pronounced mids and singing highs mean you'll be able to palm mute, shred, and hammer-on anywhere you like on the fretboard, without losing any volume or depth. Crafted to perfection - built for the limelight.

Pickup and away

Pickups engineered to give your sound the flight needed for live shows to really take off. Don't let the name fool you. The Firebird Mini humbuckers are exceptional in thrusting that vintage Gibson sound out of your amp. The humbuckers remove any annoying buzzing noise that can interfere with your live performances, making the sound clearer and richer. Whether you're performing in an arena or bar, this guitar will fill any sized room. So sit back and watch it spread its wings...

Equipped with a toggle switch, it's the Firebird's secret weapon. In the blink of an eye, you'll be able to switch from lead to rhythm - perfect for those who can't stop soloing. This allows you to make full use of this guitar's dynamics and experiment with the Firebird's range as you switch between pickups.

Slick hardware

As soon as you pick the Firebird up, you get a real sense of the innovation involved in creating this classic. The designer body shape is immediately recognisable. Unlike many other vintage guitars, it still looks as fresh and contemporary as it did in the early 1960's. A timeless masterpiece.

At the bottom of this instrument is the anchor that keeps it all together. The aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge will ensure your strings are securely attached. Gibson designed this bridge to allow the power from the strings to vibrate across the whole of the guitar. Vital in forming that singing sustain that is so archetypal of a Gibson.

Play with freedom

You're on stage, smashing through your set list. Then the faster, more complicated song arrives, and you're dreading the imminent cramp that's coming your way. We've all been there. Fear no more, the rosewood fingerboard provides you with the perfect landscape for riffing. Its smooth surface removes any aches and pains that may occur during those fast paced tunes. Combined with the unique slim taper neck, you'll be able to glide from chord to chord effortlessly - you'll feel free as a bird.

The legendary lifespan

The Gibson Firebird first took flight in 1963, and has since soared through the decades. Played by some of the finest guitar players in the world, it's gained an iconic status. Whether it's the hearty rock of Tom Petty, or the blues of Eric Clapton - its ability to adapt to different genres is undeniable. Become a part of the Firebird legend...

Cage the animal

Your Firebird needs a safe place to rest. The hard shell case is the perfect environment to store your pride and joy. Secure, durable, and lightweight - it was designed to give you peace of mind as it conveniently allows you to carry your instrument from venue to venue in ultimate protection. Rest assured, the thickness of the case ensures your Firebird is well protected from all of the elements. Be confident on the road and travel free of any damage - gear you can trust.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: Gibson Firebird, Cherry
• Series: Firebird
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Colour: Cherry
• Body Shape: Designer

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Slim Taper
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
• Scale Length: 24.75" (62.865 mm)
• Frets: 22
• Position Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoids

Hardware and Electronics

• Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatics
• Tailpiece: Aluminum Stopbar
• Pickguard: White 3-ply
• Neck Pickups: Firebird Mini Humbucker, Rhythm
• Bridge Pickups: Firebird Mini Humbucker, Lead
• Controls: 2 Volumes, 2 Tones & Toggle Switch
• Pickup Configuration: Neck and Bridge
• Pickup Switching: Toggle Switch
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Reflector
• Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Nut: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.695 IN

Miscellaneous

• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Hard Shell Case