Gibson Firebird Platypus Tobacco SB
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Gibson
Firebird Platypus Tobacco SB
Product Info
Article Number:
601806
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Firebird Platypus Tobacco SB
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Platypus is a serious statement – a Firebird with a shorter scale that gives it a unique vibe and feel. The mahogany body and neck combo delivers a thick, woody tone that's fantastic for heavier rock and modern styles, and that neck profile is a real pleasure to play. It's perfect for players wanting a distinctive Gibson experience beyond the usual suspects.
Product Description
- Gibson Firebird Platypus Tobacco SB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Trrapez fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graph Tech nut
- White fingerboard binding
- 22 Frets with cryogenic fret treatment
- Pickup: 2 Firebird Mini hsumbucker
- Aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Aluminum Stop Bar
- Grover mini machine heads
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and powerful low-end response.
- • Slim Taper neck profile provides excellent playability and comfortable access up the neck.
- • Firebird Mini humbuckers offer a unique, high-output, and articulate tone.
- • Cryogenically treated frets enhance feel and sustain, minimizing friction.
CONS
- • The substantial mahogany construction results in a relatively heavy instrument, potentially fatiguing for some.
- • The shorter scale length might feel unusual for players accustomed to longer scales like Fender.
- • The Firebird Mini pickups, while unique, limit versatility compared to more common pickup configurations.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Trapezoid Inlays
Pickups
2 Firebird Mini Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22, Cryogenically Treated
Bridge
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale tightens up the string tension and gives a slightly 'lop-sided' feel, lending a unique, almost slinky character to the tone and playability.
They're surprisingly versatile; they can handle clean tones, but really shine with overdrive and distortion, offering a focused and articulate high-gain sound.
It's a substantial guitar, so expect a bit of fatigue. A good strap and potentially a strap button adjustment can help mitigate the weight.
