Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T Electric Guitar at a Glance:
Plek'd for precision playability
Straightforward construction
Traditional tonewoods and feel
Powerful electronics
Plek'd for precision playability
This Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T feels fast and precise, thanks in large part to Plek processing. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard you're likely to own. Each note rings loud and clear, and the fret edges feel smooth as silk.
Straightforward construction
The Firebird Studio 2017 T shares the same body contours as the legendary vintage instruments in the same line. But the Studio T separates itself from the pack with a no-nonsense look and feel that puts raw power above aesthetic appointments. The slab mahogany body does away with the raised neck-through center. And dual humbucking pickups replace the common Firebird mini humbuckers. Finally, you'll notice the lack of binding and trapezoid inlay. This is a mean and stripped-down machine.
Traditional tonewoods and feel
Aesthetic differences aside, the Firebird Studio 2017 T solidbody electric guitar does still sing with the midrange-heavy clarity that has helped make the original Firebird designs so popular. The mahogany body and mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile will feel familiar in your hands. And the rosewood fretboard adds even more warmth and richness to the guitar's tone. This Firebird does feature a high-quality set of Grover mini tuning machine heads instead of the banjo-style tuners of yesterday.
Powerful electronics
The electronics found in Gibson's Firebird Studio 2017 T are geared toward powerful performance and hard-rocking tones. The onboard Gibson 496R and 496T ceramic humbucking pickups provide plenty of output and bite to ensure you drive your amp hard, while still cutting through your band's mix. A traditional arrangement of Gibson controls allows you to blend each pickup in to taste. And the guitar's nitrocellulose finish is extremely popular at Sweetwater for the way it allows the guitar's wood to breathe naturally for an even more lively tone.
Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T Electric Guitar Features:
Straightforward take on the legendary Firebird
Mahogany construction is mid-focused and warm
Powerful Gibson 496 ceramic humbucking pickups
Minimal ornamentation for a streamlined appearance
Reliable