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Gibson Firebird Platypus
Color: Tobacco Sunburst Weight: 8lbs Serial: 203450007
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In early 1965, the original Firebird™ design transitioned through several different iterations. One of the significant transitions that occurred flipped the headstock to the Non-Reverse shape. Unlike the original Reverse Firebird headstock design, which featured a two-layered headstock with a holly veneer, the new headstock was flat, like the bill of a platypus. The Platypus-style Firebird featured six-in-line tuners rather than the banjo-style tuners that were used on previous Firebird models. The Firebird Platypus pays tribute to those rare transitional models. It features a mahogany body with a glued-in, set neck and the appearance of a traditional neck-through Reverse Firebird body. The mahogany neck has a fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile and a rosewood fretboard with a 12” radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and acrylic trapezoid inlays and sports the Platypus-style headstock with a Graph Tech® nut and Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners. The Platypus-style headstock has been slightly modified to provide straight string pull for less friction and improved tuning stability. The other ends of the strings are routed over a Nashville Tune-O-Matic™ bridge for precise intonation and solidly anchored with an aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece for outstanding sustain. The Firebird is one of the most distinctive-looking guitar designs ever, and the Firebird Platypus takes this legendary guitar a step further with its unique appearance. Its tone is just as unique due to its two articulate, historically accurate Firebird mini humbucker™ pickups. They are equipped with Alnico 5 magnets and can deliver tones with a nearly bell-like chime when played clean and great rock and blues tones that easily cut through the mix when pushed. Individual volume and tone controls allow you to tailor the sound even further, and of course, the pickguard features the legendary hot-stamped Firebird graphic. A Gibson hardshell case is also included.
Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:
-Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM—see why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.
-We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!
-Flexible financing options. We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!
-72-Hour Risk-Free Trial. Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!
-Free UPS Ground Shipping: Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!
-Custom setup: Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.
-In business since 1976: Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.
-Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!
-Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.
You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum.
Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal on the phone description of this guitar. Thank you looking at our listing!
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Body Style: Firebird |
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Body Shape: Reverse Firebird |
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Body Material: Mahogany |
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Binding: Single Ply, Fretboard |
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Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
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Neck Profile: SlimTaper |
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Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in |
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Fingerboard Material: Rosewood |
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Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in |
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Neck Material: Mahogany |
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Fret Count: 22 |
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Frets: Medium Jumbo |
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Nut Material: Graph Tech |
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Nut Width: 43.053 mm / 1.695 in |
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End Of Board Width: 57.404 mm / 2.26 in |
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Inlays: Acrylic Trapezoid |
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Joint: Glued In, Set Neck |
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Hardware Finish: Chrome |
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Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic |
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Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar |
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Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatic |
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Pickguard: White 3-ply |
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Truss Rod: Adjustable |
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Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector |
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Switch Tip: White |
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Strap Buttons: 2 |
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Neck Pickup: Firebird Mini Humbucker |
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Bridge Pickup: Firebird Mini Humbucker |
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Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
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Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle |
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Output Jack: ¼" |
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Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
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Case: Hardshell |
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Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |