• Firebird Platypus from the Gibson USA series
  • Mahogany body and neck
  • Slim taper neck profile
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • 12" fretboard radius
  • 22 frets with trapezoid inlays
  • Two Gibson Firebird Mini humbuckers in neck and bridge position
  • 3-way switch
  • Two volume and two tone controls
  • Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stop bar
  • Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners
  • Case included
The Gibson Firebird Platypus Vintage Cherry at a glance:

The Gibson Firebird Vintage Cherry pays hommage to 1965, a year that marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of the legendary Firebird design. The most striking change was the introduction of the inverted headstock, affectionately dubbed the "Platypus" due to its distinctive shape. This flat sleek design features six tuners arranged in series, setting it apart from other models. Equipped with two Gibson Firebird Mini Humbuckers, the guitar delivers a rich, dynamic output, capturing the unique vintage tone that made the original Firebird so iconic. Finished with the signature Firebird logo on the pickguard, the guitar also comes with a matching case ensuring both style and protection.

Mahogany body/neck and reliable chrome hardware

The Firebird Platypus has a mahogany body and is characterized by the reverse Firebird design, while the set mahogany neck with slim taper profile ensures excellent handling. The rosewood fingerboard offers a pleasant feel so that demanding blues licks or Classic rock leads can be played cleanly by hand. The tried-and-tested combination of a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge with aluminum stop bar and Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners ensures reliable tuning and clean intonation. The chrome look of the hardware blends in beautifully with the chic vintage cherry finish, making the Gibson Firebird a real eye-catcher in the rehearsal room, at Studio or on stage.

The Firebird Platypus features a mahogany body and showcases the distinctive reverse Firebird design, a nod to its iconic heritage. The set mahogany neck with a slim taper profile ensures effortless playability, making it a joy to handle. The rosewood fretboard offers a smooth, comfortable feel, allowing for clean execution of even the most demanding blues licks or classic rock leads. For reliable tuning and precise intonation, the guitar is equipped with a time-tested combination of a Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge with an aluminum stop bar and Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners. The sleek chrome hardware perfectly complements the striking Vintage Cherry finish, making the Gibson Firebird a true standout, whether in the rehearsal room, the studio, or on stage.

Firebird Mini Humbucker

The in-house Firebird Mini humbuckers in the neck and bridge position deliver a genuine vintage sound that is defined by balanced bass and mids, while high frequencies are assertive and catchy. Naturally, the iconic Firebird sound from the sixties is transported, which is brought back to life by the reissued Platypus models. In addition, the electric guitar is equipped with two volume and two tone controls for both pickups, while the 3-way switch is available for flexible switching of the pickups.

The in-house Firebird Mini humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions deliver an authentic vintage sound, characterized by balanced bass and mids, with high frequencies are both sharp and captivating. True to its roots, the Platypus reissue faithfully recreates the iconic Firebird sound of the sixties, breathing new life into this legendary tone. The guitar is also equipped with two volume and two tone controls for each pickup, giving you precise control over your sound. A 3-way switch offers the flexibility to easily toggle between pickups, providing a range of tonal possibilities at your fingertips.

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Firebird Platypus
Finish
  • Cherry
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Color Family
  • Red
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Nut Width
  • 1.695"
Number of Frets
  • 22

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