Gibson Firebird

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The Gibson Firebird is a particularly distinctive solid-body electric guitar manufactured by Gibson beginning in 1963. It features several highly unusual features for a Gibson guitar: It has a distinctive shape for Gibson instruments. The Gibson RD is similar, launched in 1977 inspired by the Firebird shape. This instrument is made using the neck-through-body construction method. Most Gibson guitars use the set-neck construction method, where the neck is glued into a carved pocket receptacle in the body, as a mortise and tenon joint. The central through-neck portion is 'stepped', being raised above the body's profile. This is highly unusual for any production electric guitar. It is the only Gibson guitar to feature a reverse, six-in-line headstock. The reverse headstock is equipped with rear-mounted banjo style tuners that work with planetary gears that are less efficient than regular guitar tuners. The tuner buttons protrude behind the headstock, facing the player, rather than protruding...

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