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Top Features
Mini-button tuners:
Tuners provide reliable, long-lasting tunings with the added benefit of a more compact form and a lighter weight for a more balanced instrument.
Tektoid nut:
Dense and self-lubricating for great sustain and accurate return to pitch.
Glued-in slim-taper maple neck with satin nitro finish:
The slim taper profile and true satin nitro finish provide one of the most comfortable and fastest neck that Gibson has ever made.
One piece rosewood fingerboard:
High standard of quality for amazing tone, sustain and playability.
New Firebird Zero body design made of solid poplar:
A unique new compact, comfortable, modern, and light design for our new Firebird Zero made of solid poplar, a tonewood recognized for providing well-balanced tones.
New Light Gloss true Nitro finish:
New Light Gloss finish is a true nitrocellulose finish that provides ultimate resonance and beautiful aging.
Rhythm and Lead Double Slug "DS-C" Gibson Made in USA humbuckers:
Historic Gibson tones with a more bite thanks to two rows of slugs.
Adjustable wrap-around bridge:
Great sustain with the added benefit of adjustability for accurate intonation
Simple controls:
One volume, one tone and one toggle switch for direct control
S Series padded gigbag:
Yes, it even comes in a padded gigbag!
Body
Top
Wood Species:
Poplar
Pieces:
Multi
Grade:
C
Binding:
None
Back
Wood Species:
Pieces:
Density:
Binding:
Weight
Weight Relief:
None
Average Weight (body only):
3lbs. 4.2oz.
Materials Used
Glue:
Franklin Titebond 50
:
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Body Contour
Carve:
Flat
Neck
Neck
Wood Species:
Maple
Pieces:
1
Details
Truss Rod:
Les Paul
Profile:
Slim taper
Thickness at Fret 1:
.800"
Thickness at Fret 12:
.875"
Other Materials:
Average Weight:
1 lbs 2.9 oz
Peg Head
Type:
FB3
Inlay:
None
Peg Head Binding:
None
Logo:
White "Gibson" on Truss Rod Cover
Silkscreen:
n/a
Headstock Angle:
17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:
Neck Fit
Joint Angle:
1.1 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:
Nut
Material:
Tektoid
Width:
1.695"
Slots:
B:
E: 0.046"
A: 0.036"
D: 0.026"
G: 0.016"
B: 0.011"
e: 0.009"
Fingerboard
Wood Species:
Rosewood
Pieces:
1
Shade:
Light
Fingerboard Details
Radius:
12"
Frets:
22
Nut/End of Board:
1.695" @ nut, 2.260" @ end of board
Scale:
24.75"
Binding:
None
Side Dots (Color):
White
Fingerboard Inlays
Style:
Dots
Material:
Acrylic
Dimensions:
Small - 0.249"
Average Weight:
4.16 oz
Finishes
Frost Blue
Color Code:
FE
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Frost Blue
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Ebony
Color Code:
EB
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Ebony
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Ebony
Color Code:
EB
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Ebony
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Pelham Blue
Color Code:
PB
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Pelham Blue
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Faded Pelham
Color Code:
FP
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Faded Pelham
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Cardinal Red
Color Code:
C9
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Cardinal Red
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Heather
Color Code:
HT
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Heather
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Gold Mist
Color Code:
GM
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Gold Mist
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Gold Mist Pearl
Color Code:
ZP
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Gold Mist Pearl
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Blackberry
Color Code:
B7
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Blackberry
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Black Cherry
Color Code:
C4
Surface Texture:
Smooth / Light Gloss Lacquer
Filler:
Natural
Sealer:
1.5 - 2 mils
Top:
Black Cherry
Top Coat:
Light Gloss / 90 Sheen, 3-4 mils
Scraped:
Fingerboard sides and Nut
Electronics
Pickups
Rhythm
Lead
Style:
Rhy DS-C (Blk)
Lead DS-C+ (Blk)
Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side:
5250
5250
Material of Wire (gauge):
Copper (42)
Copper (42)
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:
Stainless Steel Slug
Stainless Steel Slug
Pole Piece Position from Nut:
18.675"
22.75"
Slug Material:
Stainless Steel Slug
Stainless Steel Slug
Slug Dimensions (diameter x length):
0.187 x 0.489"
0.187 x 0.489"
Magnet Material:
Ceramic
Ceramic
Magnet Position from Nut:
19.5 "
23.50"
Magnet Dimensions:
2.375" x 0.5"
2.375" x 0.5"
Polarities:
Cover:
Open Coil
Open Coil
Qfactor:
5.53
5.53
ResistanceDC:
7925
7925
Resonant Frequency:
2704
2704
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:
Peak Voltage:
Range:
Power Rating:
Resistance Tolerance:
Minimum Resistance:
Capacitors:
Lead Value
Rhythm Value
.022uF
.022uF
Hardware
Tuning Keys
Style:
Mini-Chrome Button
Material:
Zamak
Weight:
.96 oz
Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio:
14:01
Gear Type:
Worm
What is allowable turn:
+/- 4 degrees
Plating specs:
Chrome
Part numbers:
430-17715
String Dimensions
E:
0.046"
A:
0.036"
D:
0.026"
G:
0.016"
B:
0.011"
e:
0.009"
Bridge
Style:
Adjustable Wraparound
Material:
Zamak
Plating Specs:
Chrome
Part number:
430-14458
Weight:
3.84 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:
n/a
Compensated:
n/a
Material:
n/a
Plating Specs:
n/a
Part number:
n/a
Weight:
n/a
Output Jack
Style:
In CPA
Jack Plate
Style:
Mounted in Pickguard
Material:
n/a
Part Number:
n/a
Weight:
n/a
Strap Buttons
Material:
Aluminum
Plating Specs:
None
Part numbers:
430-14465
Weight:
0.14 oz.
Plastics
Pick Guard
Style:
White Pearl, White 3-ply, Black 3-ply
Part Number:
430-94900/01/02
Truss Rod Cover
Style:
Firebird Studio w/ White "Gibson"
Part Number:
380-20843
Knobs
Style:
Black Top Hats
Part Number:
430-19669
Dial Pointers
Yes/No:
No
Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover)
Style:
None
Part Number:
n/a
Control Plate(s) (SwitchPlate Cover)
Style:
None
Part Number:
n/a
Switch Washer
Style:
None
Part Number:
n/a
Trim Rings
Style:
Black Humbucker High/Xhigh
Part Number:
440-138851 / 440-13850
Accessories
Case
Style:
Gig Bag
Color:
Black w/ White Logo
Strap Locks:
None
Tools:
Polishing Cloth, Truss rod wrench, 2.5mm adjustment wrench
Manual:
Gibson USA's owners
COA/Other:
None
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