2024 Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure Firebird Custom Gloss Purple Sparkle #CS400415

The Gibson Custom Shop Made 2 Measure Firebird Custom in Gloss Purple Sparkle is a striking expression of Gibson’s legendary craftsmanship, combining the unmistakable silhouette of the Firebird with the individuality and refinement of a bespoke Custom Shop creation. Its radiant purple sparkle finish glimmers beneath a lustrous gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, lending the instrument a captivating presence that shifts with the light. Beneath its vivid exterior lies a solid mahogany body with a designer body shape, multi-ply binding, and no weight relief, preserving the substantial character and resonant foundation of the instrument. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz., this Firebird Custom balances visual extravagance with the enduring elegance of traditional Gibson construction.

The neck features a comfortable Medium C profile and a long-tenon joint, offering a substantial yet inviting feel for expressive playing across the fretboard. Its 24.75-inch scale length provides the familiar response and supple string tension cherished by generations of Gibson players. An ebony fingerboard, finished with a 12-inch radius, is appointed with 22 medium-jumbo frets and luminous mother-of-pearl block inlays, creating a refined contrast against the dark fingerboard surface. The Corian nut measures 1.687 inches in width, while the fingerboard reaches 2.239 inches at its end. A two-way adjustable truss rod allows for precise neck relief adjustments, completing a thoughtfully engineered playing platform that encourages fluid movement, confident bends, and articulate phrasing.

At the heart of its voice lies a powerful pairing of Gibson 490R neck and 498T bridge humbuckers, delivering a versatile tonal palette that moves gracefully from warm, rounded cleans to muscular overdrive and commanding sustain. Two 500K CTS volume pots and two 500K CTS tone pots provide nuanced control over output and tonal character, while a three-way Switchcraft pickup selector and Switchcraft output jack ensure dependable performance. The Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece establish a proven foundation for intonation, stability, and resonance. Chrome hardware, chrome pickup covers, black M69 mounting rings, Grover Kidney tuning machines, black Speed control knobs, a black switch tip, and brass strap buttons create a cohesive visual language. The black multi-ply pickguard and two-ply black-and-white truss rod cover complete the instrument’s dramatic appointments, bringing together vintage-inspired detailing and unmistakable Custom Shop individuality.

Finished in a dazzling Gloss Purple Sparkle, this Made 2 Measure Firebird Custom is an instrument designed to command attention both onstage and in a collection. Its blend of mahogany warmth, ebony precision, articulate humbuckers, and distinctive styling offers a compelling union of musical substance and visual artistry. Every detail, from the multi-ply binding to the carefully selected hardware, contributes to an instrument with a personality all its own. Identified by part number CSFBM2M21036, it is accompanied by a Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity booklet, providing an appropriate presentation for a guitar of this caliber. Bold in appearance, versatile in voice, and unmistakably Gibson, this Firebird Custom embodies the spirit of individual expression that defines the Made 2 Measure experience.

Other specifications include:

• Body Style Firebird
• Body Shape Designer
• Body Material Solid Mahogany
• Binding Multi-ply
• Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight Relief None
• Profile Medium C
• Scale Length 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count 22
• Frets Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material Corian
• Nut Width 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End Of Board Width 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
• Joint Long Tenon
• Finish Chrome
• Bridge Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines Grover Kidney
• Pickguard Black Multi-Ply
• Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply Black/White
• Control Knobs Black Speed Knobs
• Switch Tip Black
• Strap Buttons Brass
• Mounting Rings Black M69
• Pickup Covers Chrome
• Neck Pickup 490R Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup 498T Humbucker
• Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots
• Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack Switchcraft
• Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
• CSFBM2M21036
• 8 lbs 12 oz
• #CS400415

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