During the 1960s, Gibson made several different versions of its Firebird electric guitar design as it vied to master the offset’s recipe, and a transitional build from the heart of that period ...

While its predecessors’ headstocks were given a two-layer holly veneer and banjo-style tuners, the Platypus has a flat headstock and six-in-line tuners. Throughout the ’60s, Gibson’s ...

Maybe we'll say that about the Firebird X in 50 years' time… Firebird V Timeline. 1963: Gibson unveils the reverse-body Firebird range. 1965: The non-reverse Firebird design is launched. 1972: The ...

Well, on September 30th the Firebird X will finally start filtering into retail channels for the rather excessive price of $5,570, in your choice of either Redolution of Bluevolution finishes.

Gibson has announced its latest foray into the world of digitally-enhanced guitars with the Firebird X, a limited run model with built-in effects, wireless pedal control and bundled computer software ...

“We had discontinued the Firebird at Gibson USA for a few years, and when we brought it back, we wanted to do it in a way that we’ve never done before – at least not since 1965,” continues ...