Brand New Gibson Firebird Platypus Ebony
The Firebird has always been one of Gibson's most striking and unconventional designs, but in early 1965, the model went through a series of unique transitions. One of the most recognizable changes was the shift to a Non-Reverse headstock, resulting in what collectors and players now call the Platypus Firebird. This distinct design features a flat, single-layered headstock with six in-line tuners-departing from the earlier banjo-style tuners and two-layered headstock construction.
Beyond its one-of-a-kind look, the Platypus Firebird delivers a tonal character all its own. Outfitted with a set of mini-humbuckers, this guitar offers crisp articulation, cutting power when driven, and a semi-hollowbody-like chime when played clean. Whether on stage or in the studio, the Platypus Firebird stands out both visually and sonically, bringing a rare and historically significant variation of the Firebird design into the hands of modern players.
Unlike anything available from Epiphone or even standard Gibson Custom Firebirds, this model embraces its transitional quirks, making it a must-have for Firebird enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Specifications:
- Body Style: Firebird
- Body Shape: Reverse Firebird
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Binding: Single Ply, Fretboard
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Profile: SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 43.053 mm / 1.695 in
- End of Board Width: 57.404 mm / 2.26 in
- Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid
- Joint: Glued In, Set Neck
- Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatic
- Pickguard: White 3-Ply
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector
- Switch Tip: White
- Strap Buttons: 2
- Neck Pickup: Firebird Mini Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Firebird Mini Humbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4"
- Case: Hardshell