Gibson Firebird Platypus Ebony
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Gibson
Firebird Platypus Ebony
Product Info
Article Number:
601804
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Firebird Platypus Ebony
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$2,473.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Platypus is a seriously cool, unique guitar. That mahogany body and slim neck make it surprisingly comfortable to play, and the Mini Humbuckers deliver a fat, aggressive tone perfect for rock and heavier styles. It's a statement piece for players who want something different and don't mind a little extra heft.
Product Description
- Gibson Firebird Platypus Ebony
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trapeze fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Grpah Tech nut
- White fingerboard binding
- 22 Medium frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickup: 2 Firebird Mini humbuckers
- Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminum Stop Bar
- Grover Mini machine heads
- Colour: Ebony
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and a focused low-end.
- • Slim Taper neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability for most hands.
- • Firebird Mini humbuckers provide a surprisingly articulate, powerful tone.
- • Trapeze tailpiece contributes to a unique aesthetic and potentially reduced string vibration.
CONS
- • The mahogany construction makes this a notably heavy guitar, potentially fatiguing for some.
- • The shorter 628mm scale limits low-end extension compared to longer scale guitars.
- • While versatile, the Mini Humbuckers lean towards a mid-focused sound, less suited to pristine cleans.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Firebird Mini Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic & Aluminum Stop Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Minis are tighter and more focused, sacrificing some of the vintage Firebird's open, airy character for more midrange punch and clarity.
It's wider than many guitars, but the Slim Taper profile helps compensate, making it manageable for most players; it's worth trying before committing if you're very accustomed to a narrow neck.
The trapeze tailpiece is designed to reduce string vibration, potentially contributing to a slightly warmer tone and a perceived increase in sustain, although the effect is subtle.
