This Gibson Custom Firebird™ Custom with Bound Head Veneer builds on the core specifications of the standard Firebird Custom, adding a refined three‑ply bound headstock that elevates its already premium look. First introduced in 1963 and created in collaboration with renowned automotive designer Ray Dietrich, the Firebird remains one of the most recognizable electric guitar silhouettes ever crafted.
The Gibson Custom Firebird Custom with Bound Head Veneer features a mahogany body trimmed with multi‑ply top binding. Its mahogany neck is joined to the body with a long neck tenon for enhanced resonance and rock‑solid stability, paired with a comfortable Medium C Neck Profile. The ebony fretboard offers 22 medium jumbo frets and is accented with mother‑of‑pearl block inlays.
A matched set of full‑size Gibson humbucker™ pickups powers this model, with a 490R in the neck and a 498T in the bridge. Together, they deliver a broad tonal spectrum, from shimmering clean sounds to aggressive overdrive. The electronics are hand‑wired to individual volume and tone controls that use high‑quality CTS® potentiometers, complemented by black Speed knobs. A black multi‑ply pickguard featuring a hot‑stamped Firebird logo adds a sharp visual touch. Gold hardware appears throughout, including the pickup covers, Tune‑O‑Matic™ bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, Grover® tuners, and strap buttons.
With roots reaching back to the early 60s, the Firebird has evolved through many versions. This Gibson Custom Firebird Custom with Bound Head Veneer enhances the familiar Firebird Custom aesthetic with the addition of its three‑ply bound headstock and mother‑of‑pearl Gibson logo inlay. Combined with the gold hardware, multi‑ply body binding, bound fretboard, and mother‑of‑pearl block inlays, it offers a notably upscale presentation that stands out on any stage. Each instrument includes a Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity and a hardshell case.
Highlights
- Reverse Firebird mahogany body
- 490R and 498T pickups
- Mahogany neck with a Medium C profile
- Ebony fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Gold hardware
Specifications
Body
Binding: Multi-Ply
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Shape: Firebird
Weight Relief: None
Neck
End of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.24"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8 mm
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Joint: Long Tenon
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.69"
Profile: Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75"
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: 498T
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots
Neck Pickup: 490R
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Finish: Gold
Mounting Rings: Black M69
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Pickup Covers: Gold
Strap Buttons: Brass
Switch Tip: Black
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black/White
Tuner Plating: Gold
Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
Miscellaneous
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
Model: CSFBBVEBGH1E
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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