Gibson 2017 HP Firebird Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Gibson's 2017 High Performance Firebird delivers features like an ergonomic soloist neck for speedy playing and G FORCE tuners for instant tuning changes.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
G FORCE Quick, accurate automatic tuning

The legendary Firebird, reborn in an insanely high performance version. As innovative as 1963 original, The Firebird 2017 HP combines the assumed modernity of its original design and Gibson's latest and greatest technological and design fits.

On top of its neck-through construction, mini-humbuckers and iconic headstock, the addition of our soloist neck, polished frets over binding design, full chrome hardware with improved ergonimics and upgraded electronics really takes the Firebird 2017 HP over the edge and into the future.

Delivered in a classic Gibson case, along with a Gibson premium leather strap, a Gibson multi-tool and a polishing cloth.

Body and Neck
Mahogany body. Mahogany neck-through-body construction with soloist neck width, Firebird slim-taper neck profile, and rosewood fingerboard with 22 polished frets. White binding (frets over binding). Trapezoid Mother of Pearl inlays.

Pickups and Electronics
495R and 495T humbuckers. 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 aviation grade toggle switch. Gold plated multi-contact jack.

Hardware
Chrome aluminum TOM with titanium saddles and locking steel studs. Chrome aluminum Stop Bar with locking steel studs. Chrome knurled UFO knobs. G-Force auto-tuning system.

Protective Case
Classic Gibson hardshell case.

Additional Specs
Premium leather strap, Gibson multi-tool and polishing cloth.

- Series: Core HP
- Body Style: Firebird
- Back: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck profile: Firebird slim taper
- Neck width: 1.745"
- Heel: Fast-access
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 24.75
- Number of frets: 22 polished frets
- Nut: Titanium zero-fret adjustable nut
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl trapezoids
- Binding: White
- Binding Style: Frets over binding
- Bridge: Aluminum TOM with titanium saddles and steel locking thumbwheels
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar with steel locking studs
- Knobs: Chrome knurled UFO
- Tuners: G-Force with improved gears
- Plating: Chrome
- Neck pickup: 495R
- Bridge pickup: 495T
- Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 aviation grade toggle switch
- Finishes available: Vintage Sunburst, Pelham Blue
- Case: Classic Gibson hardshell case

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted October 1, 2016 by Michael L in Weaverville, NC

""For those who are about to Rock"......"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is my 3rd Firebird, and without a doubt, my favorite. The soloist neck is very smooth and fast making pull-offs, hammer-ons, and your favorite Page or Gilmore solo a breeze even with this beast. I was very skeptical ("Old School") about the G-force system, as this was just something else that had the potential of breaking. So far it has been flawless with accurate tuning with only a strum across the strings. The 495's are "Hot" as you would expect with these mini's. Upgraded toggle switch and other hardware is first class. I love my HP Firebird as it is my new "Number one"..... I'm sure a much more in depth review will follow after I experience about 6 more months of road testing. You need to have one of these beasts in your hands to appreciate the HP upgrade...An awesome instrument worth every penny.

Musical Background:

Have played guitar for 23 years, semi-pro, jam and recording.

Musical Style:

Classic Rock
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