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Firebird Studio 2017 HP
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Top Features
Improved G FORCE™ auto-tuning:
Fast, accurate, and great for alternate tunings. Now with even smoother and quieter gears!
Titanium zero-fret adjustable nut:
Incredible tone, sustain and durability. Full control over the action. Locking feature.
Advanced neck design:
Our slim-taper profile with Soloist's neck width is super fast with added elegance from genuine pearl inlays
Fast-access heel:
Unparalleled access to the upper frets
Mahogany body:
This historic Gibson tonewood is known for its sonic depth and clarity
496R and 500T humbuckers:
Pickups in the tradition of classic Gibson humbuckers, but with more power for scorching rock tones
Modern chromed hardware:
More than just tastefully modern in appearance, our new chromed hardware set adds better live control with knurled knobs and switch tip
Tune-O-Matic bridge with titanium saddles:
Titanium saddles and steel thumbwheels combine to enhance our light aluminum TOM with added sustain and clarity
Classic controls, upgraded wiring:
2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch for total tonal control. Multi-contact gold plated jack, with silent switching courtesy of the extremely robust aviation grade toggle
High Performance gigbag:
Increased padding, ultimate convenience
Body
Top
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
2
Grade:
A
Binding:
None
Back
Wood Species:
Pieces:
Density:
Binding:
Weight
Weight Relief:
None
Average Weight (body only):
4 lbs. 14.4 oz.
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
:
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Sculpted Fast Access Heel
Body Contour
Carve:
Flat
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Mahogany
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Firebird
Profile:
Slim Taper
Thickness at Fret 1:
0.800"
Thickness at Fret 12:
0.875"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
1lbs. 1.4 oz.
Peg Head
Type:
Firebird Studio
Inlay:
None
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
Gold "Gibson" on Truss Rod Cover
Silkscreen:
None
Headstock Angle:
14 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
4.25 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:
0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:
Mortis and Tenon
Adhesive:
Franklin Titebond 50
Gauges Used:
Pitch Height Gauge
Nut
Style:
Zero Fret Nut
Material:
Titanium
Width:
1.745"
Slots:
B:
E: 0.058"
A: 0.048"
D: 0.038"
G: 0.028"
B: 0.019"
e: 0.014"
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Dark
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
12"
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
1.745" @ nut, 2.310" @ end of board
Scale:
24 3/4
Binding:
None
Side Dots (Color):
White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Dot
Material:
Mother of Pearl
Dimensions:
Small - 0.249"
Average Weight:
4.16 oz
Finishes
Pelham Blue
Color Code:
PB
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Walnut
Sealer:
1.5-2 mils
Top:
Pelham Blue
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Vintage Sunburst
Color Code:
VS
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5-2 mils
Top:
Vintage Sunburst
Top Coat:
Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
496R
500T
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250/5250
5250/7500
Material of Wire (gauge):
Copper (42)
Copper (42/43)
Coil Dimensions (per coil):
2.61 x 0.68"
2.61" x 0.68"
Coil Material:
ABS
ABS
Coil Winding Process:
Machine Wound
Machine Wound
Pole Piece Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
18.625"
23.437"
Slug Material:
Nickel plated steel
Nickel plated steel
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
0.187 x 0.489"
0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Ceramic
Ceramic 8
Magnet Position from Nut:
19"
23.125"
Magnet Dimensions:
Polarities:
Cover:
Chrome
Chrome
Qfactor:
2.95
3.61
ResistanceDC:
8420 Ohms
15510 Ohms
Resonant Frequency:
2581.14 Hz
2272.62 Hz
Tonal & Resonant Advancements:
Control Pocket Assembly
Lead Volume
Rhythm Volume
Type:
500K Non-Linear
500K Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
500V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
200 ohms
Lead Tone
Rhythm Tone
Type:
500K Non-Linear
500K Non-Linear
Peak Voltage:
500V
500V
Range:
0-500K
0-500K
Power Rating:
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
1/4 watt above 100K ohms
Resistance Tolerance:
+/- 20%
+/- 20%
Minimum Resistance:
200 ohms
200 ohms
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
.022uF
.022uF
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
G-FORCE
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
1.1 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
40:01:00
Gear Type:
Syncronized Spur Gear System
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Chrome
Part numbers:
430-14301B / 301T
String Dimensions
E:
0.046"
A:
0.036"
D:
0.026"
G:
0.016"
B:
0.011"
e:
0.009"
Bridge
Style:
TOM w/ Titanium Saddles and Locking Thumbwheels
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-14454 / 430-94940
Weight:
.96 oz
Dimensions of String Slots
E:
0.058"
A:
0.048"
D:
0.038"
G:
0.028"
B:
0.019''
e:
0.014"
Tailpiece
Style:
Stop Bar w/ Locking Studs
Compensated:
No
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-14451 / 430-14451
Weight:
1.12 oz
Output Jack
Style:
1/4" mono gold plated positive contact
Jack Plate
Style:
None
Material:
n/a
Part Number:
n/a
Weight:
n/a
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-19160 / 60E
Weight:
0.14 oz
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
Firebird Black w/ Gold stamp
Part Number:
380-20841
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Chrome, Stamped "Gibson / High Performance"
Part Number:
430-94924
Knobs
Style:
Knurled Chrome UFO
Part Number:
430-14457
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
Black ABS
Part Number:
430-19622
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
n/a
Part Number:
n/a
Switch Washer
Style:
None
Part Number:
n/a
Trim Rings
Style:
Black Humbucker w/ Chrome Trim Ring
Part Number:
440-13884 / 440-13851
Accessories
Case
Style:
Gig Bag - EVF
Color:
Black with White Logo
Strap Locks:
None
Tools:
Gibson USA Guitar Strap, Gibson USA Polishing Cloth, Tross rod wrench, 2.5mm adjustment wrench
Manual:
Gibson USA's owners
COA/Other:
None
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