Firebird 2017 HP
The legendary Firebird, reborn in a high performance version
Firebird 2017 HP the legendary Firebird, reborn in a high performance version. The Firebird 2017 HP combines the assumed modernity of its original 1963 design and Gibson's latest and greatest technological and design appointments. On top of its neck-through construction, mini-humbuckers and iconic headstock, the addition of the Soloist's neck width, polished frets over binding design, full chrome hardware with improved ergonimics and upgraded electronics really takes the Firebird 2017 HP into the future. Delivered in a classic Gibson case, along with a Gibson premium leather strap, a Gibson multi-tool and a polishing cloth.
- Improved G FORCE™ auto-tuning: Fast, accurate, and great for alternate tunings. Now with even smoother and more silent gears!
- Titanium zero-fret adjustable nut: Incredible tone, sustain and durability. Full control over the action. Locking feature.
- Neck-through-body, soloist neck: Ideal neck for the guitar soloist. Superb tones thanks to the one piece, increased thickness rosewood fingerboard.Mother of Pearl inlays and white binding
- Fast-access heel: Unparalleled access to the high notes
- Solid mahogany wings: Historic Gibson tone wood with extra sustain and depth thanks to the neck-through construction
- Powerful Mini-Humbuckers: Historic Gibson Firebird tones
- Knurled knobs: Adding practicality to looks, the new knurled knobs toggle switch cap add some more grip for a better control during live action.
- Aluminum TOM with titanium saddles: Amazing tonal transmission thanks to the titanium saddles and steel locking thumbwheels. Lightweight thanks to aluminum.
- Classic controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch for total tonal control. Superb quality of tone transmission thanks to the multi-contact gold plated jack.
- Classic Gibson 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): | 2.69lbs |
| Materials Used | |
| Glue: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| : | |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | Sculpted Fast Access Heel |
| Body Contour | |
| Carve: | Flat |
Neck
| Neck | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany/Walnut |
| Pieces: | 9ply |
| 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 |
| Nut | |
| Style: | Zero Fret Nut |
| Material: | Titanium |
| Width: | 1.745" |
| Slots: |
E: 0.058" A: 0.048" D: 0.038" G: 0.028" B: 0.019" e: 0.014" |
| 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: | Mother of Pearl |
| Dimensions: | Large - 0.66" x 1.17" Small - 0.24" x 1.56" |
| Average Weight: | 4.16 oz |
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 with Trim Ring | Chrome with 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: | |||
| Control Pocket Assembly | Lead Volume | Rhythm Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: | 500K Non-Linear | 500K Non-Linear | |
| Peak Voltage: | 500V | 500V | |
| Range: | 0-500K | 0-500K | |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | |
| Resistance Tolerance: | +/- 20% | +/- 20% | |
| Minimum Resistance: | 200 ohms | 200 ohms | |
| Lead Tone | Rhythm Tone | ||
| Type: | 500K Non-Linear | 500K Non-Linear | |
| Peak Voltage: | 500V | 500V | |
| Range: | 0-500K | 0-500K | |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | |
| Resistance Tolerance: | +/- 20% | +/- 20% | |
| Minimum Resistance: | 200 ohms | 200 ohms | |
| Capacitors: | Lead Value | Rhythm Value | |
| .022uF | .022uF |
Hardware
| Tuning Keys | |
|---|---|
| Style: | G-FORCE |
| Material: | Zamak |
| Weight: | 1.1 oz |
| Tuning Keys Details | |
| Tuning Ratio: | 40:1 |
| Gear Type: | Syncronized Spur Gear System |
| What is allowable turn: | +/- 4 degrees |
| Plating specs: | Chrome |
| Part numbers: | 430-14301B / 301T |
| String Dimensions | |
| E: | 0.046" |
| A: | 0.036" |
| D: | 0.026" |
| G: | 0.016" |
| B: | 0.011" |
| e: | 0.009" |
| Bridge | |
| Style: | TOM w/ Titanium Saddles and Locking Thumbwheels |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | Chrome |
| Part number: | 430-14454 / 430-94940 |
| 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 w/ Locking Studs |
| Compensated: | No |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | Chrome |
| Part number: | 430-14451 / 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: | Chrome, Stamped "Gibson / High Performance" |
| Part Number: | 430-94923 |
| Knobs | |
| Style: | Knurled Chrome UFO |
| Part Number: | 430-14457 |
| 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 Cloth, Gibson Polishing Cloth |
| Manual: | Gibson USA's owners |
| COA/Other: | None |