Firebird 2017 T
The Original Bird
The Original Bird. Created by legendary automotive designer and visionary Ray Dietrich, the original 1963 Firebirds literally reversed conventional concepts for guitar bodies and headstocks. Building on the famed Firebird Mini-Humbuckers, Steinberger gearless tuners, and neck-through-body construction, this year's Firebird also makes tremendous improvements in playability, thanks to polished frets and rolled binding. Delivered in a classic Gibson hardshell case with a Gibson multi-tool, a premium leather strap, and a polishing cloth.
- Steinberger gearless tuners: Unique design and precise action
- Tektoid nut: Dense and self-lubricating for great sustain and accurate return to pitch
- Even thicker rosewood fingerboard: High quality and richer sound
- Firebird slim taper neck profile: Extra slim and fast
- Neck-through-body construction: Easy access to the high frets and extra sustain
- Mahogany wings: Classic Gibson tonewoods for an authentic Firebird
- Mini-humbuckers: True Firebird tones
- Classic Gibson controls: Legendary sonic versatility
- Chrome TOM and Stop Bar: Durable and classy chrome plating over an aluminum Tune-o-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece
- Classic Firebird case: Stylish and protective
Body
| Top | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 1pc Bass Wing / 1pc Treb Wing |
| Grade: | C |
| Binding: | None |
| Back | |
| Wood Species: | |
| Pieces: | |
| Density: | |
| Binding: |
| Weight | |
| Weight Relief: | None |
| Average Weight (body only): | 2.69 lbs |
| Materials Used | |
| Glue: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Etc.: | |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | |
| Body Contour | |
| Carve: | Flat |
Neck
| Neck | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany/Walnut |
| Pieces: | 9ply and 3ply |
| Details | |
| Truss Rod: | Standard |
| Profile: | Firebird |
| Thickness at Fret 1: | 0.800" |
| Thickness at Fret 12: | 0.850" |
| Other Materials: | |
| Average Weight: | 3.16lbs |
| Peg Head | |
| Type: | Firebird |
| Inlay: | None |
| Peg Head Binding: | None |
| Logo: | Gold "Gibson" on Truss Rod Cover |
| Silkscreen: | None |
| Headstock Angle: | 14 degrees |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: |
| Neck Fit | |
| Joint Angle: | n/a |
| Joint Angle Tolerance: | 0 deg 0 min 15 sec |
| Type: | Mortis and Tenon |
| Adhesive: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Gauges Used: | Pitch Height Gauge and Alignment Gauge |
| Nut | |
| Style: | Nut |
| Material: | Tektoid |
| Width: | 1.695" |
| Slots: |
E: 0.046" A: 0.036" D: 0.026" G: 0.016" B: 0.011" e: 0.009" |
| Fingerboard | |
| Wood Species: | Rosewood |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Shade: | Dark |
| Fingerboard Details | |
| Radius: | 12" |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Nut/End of Board: | 1.695" @ nut, 2.260" @ end of board |
| Scale: | 24 3/4 |
| Binding: | White |
| Side Dots (Color): | Black |
| Fingerboard Inlays | |
| Style: | Trapezoid |
| Material: | White Acrylic |
| Dimensions: | 0.66" x 1.17" |
| Average Weight: | 0.24" x 1.56" |
Finishes
Vintage Sunburst
| Color Code: | VS |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth / Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Natural |
| Sealer: | 1.5-2 mils |
| Top: | Vintage Sunburst |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides and Nut |
Pelham Blue
| Color Code: | PB |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth / Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Walnut |
| Sealer: | 1.5-2 mils |
| Top: | Pelham Blue |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides and Nut |
Electronics
| Pickups | Rhythm | Lead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style: | 495R | 495T | |
| Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 7,000 | 8,400 | |
| Material of Wire (gauge): | Copper (44) | Copper (45) | |
| Coil Dimensions (per coil): | 2.61" x 0.68" | 2.61" x 0.68" | |
| Coil Material: | ABS | ABS | |
| Coil Winding Process: | Machine Wound | Machine Wound | |
| Pole Piece Material: | Nickel plated steel | Nickel plated steel | |
| Pole Piece Position from Nut: | 18.625" | 23.437" | |
| Slug Material: | Nickel plated steel | Nickel plated steel | |
| Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): | 0.187 x 0.489" | 0.187 x 0.489" | |
| Magnet Material: | Ceramic | Ceramic | |
| Magnet Position from Nut: | 19" | 23.125" | |
| Magnet Dimensions: | 2.5" x 0.5" | 2.5" x 0.5" | |
| Polarities: | |||
| Cover: | Chrome w/ Trim Ring | Chrome w/ Trim Ring | |
| Qfactor: | 3.28 | 2.46 | |
| ResistanceDC: | 14280.00 Ohms | 25250.00 Ohms | |
| Resonant Frequency: | 3448.71 Hz | 2482.71 Hz | |
| Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | |||
Hardware
| Tuning Keys | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Steinberger Gearless |
| Material: | Proprietary |
| Weight: | |
| Tuning Keys Details | |
| Tuning Ratio: | 40:01:00 |
| Gear Type: | Gearless |
| What is allowable turn: | |
| Plating specs: | Chrome |
| Part numbers: | 430-14163 |
| String Dimensions | |
| E: | 0.046" |
| A: | 0.036" |
| D: | 0.026" |
| G: | 0.016" |
| B: | 0.011" |
| e: | 0.009" |
| Bridge | |
| Style: | Tune-o-matic |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | Chrome |
| Part number: | 430-14450 |
| Weight: | .96 oz |
| Dimensions of String Slots | |
|---|---|
| E: | 0.058" |
| A: | 0.048" |
| D: | 0.038" |
| G: | 0.028" |
| B: | 0.019'' |
| e: | 0.014" |
| Tailpiece | |
| Style: | Stop Bar |
| Compensated: | No |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | Chrome |
| Part number: | 430-14451 |
| Weight: | 1.12 oz |
| Output Jack | |
| Style: | 1/4" mono gold plated positive contact |
| Jack Plate | |
| Style: | None |
| Material: | n/a |
| Part Number: | n/a |
| Weight: | n/a |
| Strap Buttons | |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | None |
| Part numbers: | 430-19160 / 60E |
| Weight: | 0.14 oz. |
Plastics
| Pick Guard | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Firebird 3-ply w/ Gold Firebird |
| Part Number: | 380-12460 |
| Truss Rod Cover | |
| Style: | Black w/ Gold "Gibson" |
| Part Number: | 450-19282 |
| Knobs | |
| Style: | Black Top Hats w/Silver Insert |
| Part Number: | 430-19200/01 |
| Dial Pointers | |
| Yes/No: | No |
| Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover) | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Black ABS |
| Part Number: | 430-19311 |
| Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover) | |
| Style: | n/a |
| Part Number: | n/a |
| Switch Washer | |
| Style: | None |
| Part Number: | n/a |
| Trim Rings | |
| Style: | Black Firebird Low/High |
| Part Number: | 430-13886 / 430-13888 |
Accessories
| Case | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Firebird Hard Shell |
| Color: | Brown |
| Strap Locks: | None |
| Tools: | Gibson USA Multi Tool, Gibson USA Premium Strap, Gibson USA Polishing Cloth |
| Manual: | Gibson USA's owners |
| COA/Other: | None |