2018 Firebird Elite Solid Body Electric Guitar

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2018 Firebird Elite Solid Body Electric Guitar

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A unique look and sound, standing out from the crowd since 1963

Since its introduction in 1963, the Gibson Firebird has stood as an example of a guitar that was unashamedly itself, with a unique look, feel and tone. The 2018 Firebird Elite, with its beautiful Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish set off by gold hardware, adds a new layer to a illustrious history. The distinctive sound of Gibson's mini-humbuckers and classic headstock and tuner combination helps set this instrument, and its players, apart from the run-of-the-mill.

Features

Solid mahogany body in Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish
9-piece mahogany neck-through construction
Classic Gibson mini-humbuckers with 3-way switch
Aluminum tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece

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2018 Firebird Elite Solid Body Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

Body shape: Other
Body type: Solid body
Body material:
Top wood:
Body wood: Mahogany
Body finish: Nitrocellulose
Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: SlimTaper
Neck wood: Mahogany
Joint: Neck-through
Scale length: 24.75 in.
Truss rod: Yes
Neck finish: Nitrocellulose

Fretboard

Material: Baked Granadillo
Radius: Not specified
Fret size: Not specified
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Trapezoid
Nut width: 1.70 in. (43.2 mm) Tektoid

Pickups

Configuration: HH
Neck: Mini humbucker
Middle:
Bridge: Mini humbucker
Brand: Gibson
Active or passive pickups: Passive
Series or parallel: Parallel
Piezo: No
Active EQ: No
Special electronics:

Controls

Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
Pickup switch: 3-way
Coil tap or split: No
Kill switch: No

Hardware

Bridge type: Fixed
Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning machines: Steinberger
Color: Gold

Other

Number of strings: 6-string
Special features:
Case: Hardshell case
Accessories:
Country of origin: United States

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