Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
The Firebird Custom retains the signature streamlined shape that makes it one of Gibson's most visually enticing guitars while adding upscale Custom appointments and powerful humbuckers for added visual and sonic punch. The Solid Mahogany construction is adorned with multi-ply binding, gold hardware, pearl inlays and a solid Ebony fingerboard. It's bold, beautiful and one hell of a fun ride.
Body Shape - Designer
Body Material - Solid Mahogany
Binding - Multi-ply
Weight Relief - None
Finish - Nitrocellulose Gloss
Neck
Material - Solid Mahogany
Profile - Medium C-Shape
Scale Length - 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material - Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Number Of Frets - 22
Frets - Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material - Corian
Nut Width - 1.69" / 42.85mm
End of Board Width - 2.24" / 56.89mm
Inlays - Mother of Pearl Block
Joint - Long Tenon
Hardware
Finish - Gold
Tuner Plating - Gold
Bridge - Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece - Stop Bar
Tuning Machines - Grover Kidney
Pickguard - Black Multi-Ply
TrussRod - 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover - 2-Ply Black/White
Control Knobs - Black Speed Knobs
Switch Tip - Black
Strap Buttons - Brass
Mounting Rings - Black M69
Pickup Covers - Gold-Plated
Electronics
Neck Pickup - 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup - 498T Humbucker
Controls - 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots
Pickup Selector - 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack - Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case - Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity Booklet