Gibson Firebird Platypus Electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst

Celebrate a rare piece of guitar history with the Gibson Firebird Platypus Electric Guitar – Tobacco Sunburst. Inspired by the transitional Firebird models of 1965, this guitar blends classic Gibson craftsmanship with a uniquely modified design for improved performance and playability. Featuring a mahogany body, a set mahogany neck, and the distinctive Platypus-style headstock, this Firebird delivers a stunning aesthetic and unparalleled tone.

Features

• Mahogany Body & Neck – Provides rich sustain and warm resonance.
• SlimTaper™ Neck Profile – Ensures smooth, fast playability.
• Rosewood Fretboard – Enhances tone with warmth and clarity.
• Platypus-Style Headstock – A rare, transitional design with straight string pull for better tuning stability.
• Grover® Mini Rotomatic® Tuners – Offers precise and stable tuning.
• Firebird Mini Humbucker™ Pickups – Historically accurate Alnico 5 pickups deliver articulate chime, cutting blues tones, and powerful rock sound.
• Individual Volume & Tone Controls – Allows detailed tonal customization.
• Signature Firebird Pickguard – Features the legendary hot-stamped Firebird graphic.
• Includes Hardshell Case – Ensures protection for storage and travel.

With its historically inspired design, versatile tone, and exceptional playability, the Gibson Firebird Platypus Electric Guitar – Tobacco Sunburst is perfect for collectors, gigging musicians, and Firebird enthusiasts alike.

Specs

Type	Solid Body
Colour	Tobacco Sunburst
Orientation	Right Handed
Number of Strings	6
Body Material	Mahogany
Body Shape	Reverse Firebird
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Shape	SlimTaper
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Number of Frets	22
Fretboard Inlays	Acrylic Trapezoid
Nut Material	Graph Tech
Nut Width	43mm
Scale Length	24.75"
Bridge	Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Aluminum Stop Bar
Knobs	Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Tuners	Grover Mini Rotomatic
Neck Pickup	Firebird Mini Humbucker
Bridge Pickup	Firebird Mini Humbucker
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Case/ Bag	Hardcase Included