Gibson
Firebird Platypus, Ebony
ElectricFirebirdUS
No ratings yet$2,499
An electric guitar from Gibson, the Firebird Platypus, Ebony uses a Firebird body. It is built with a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard. It measures a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Electronics are Firebird Mini Humbucker / Firebird Mini Humbucker. Made in the United States and typically listed around $2499. It is commonly associated with Rock, Classic Rock and Blues Rock.
Best for
RockClassic RockBlues RockAlternative
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
71
Build
91
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Firebird Mini Humbucker / Firebird Mini Humbucker |
| Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Binding | Single-ply, Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Firebird |
| Bridge | Nashville Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Firebird Mini Humbucker |
| Case | Hardshell |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hat with Silver Reflector |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone |
| End Of Board Width | 57.4mm / 2.26in |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Acrylic Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck |
| Model | DSFRP00EBCH1 |
| Neck pickup | Firebird Mini Humbucker |
| Nut | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.05mm / 1.7in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" |
| Pickguard | White 3-ply |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | SlimTaper |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | White |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Tuners | Grover Mini Rotomatic |
| Street price | $2,499 |
