Gibson Firebird AAA Maple Cobraburst

Gibson Firebird AAA Maple Cobraburst review

The Gibson Firebird AAA Maple Cobraburst pairs the Firebird shape with a mahogany body, a carved-looking AAA flamed maple top, and a mahogany set neck. Its specification points to a traditional electric guitar layout with two humbuckers, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle. The instrument is listed at 7,222, with availability beginning in June 2026. The supplied details do not identify a currency, so the price should be read as the listing figure rather than a confirmed amount in a particular currency.

There are no customer reviews available for this model. The assessment below is therefore based only on the supplied specifications. It cannot establish how the guitar feels in hand, how it sounds through an amplifier, or how consistently individual examples are built.

Body, top, and finish

The body is mahogany, with an AAA flamed maple top in Cobraburst. The grade and figured wood are likely to be a major part of the instrument's visual appeal, although the description does not specify the exact pattern or appearance of any individual guitar. Multi-ply binding runs around the top of the body, while the fingerboard receives single-ply binding. A multi-ply black and white pickguard continues the layered look.

The body and neck are both specified as mahogany. The neck is a set-neck design, rather than a bolt-on construction. That describes how the neck is joined to the body, but the available information does not include details such as the neck joint's shape or access to the highest frets. Gold hardware provides a contrasting finish against the Cobraburst color.

Neck and playing dimensions

The neck profile is listed as Medium C, a rounded profile designation rather than a measurement of neck thickness. Gibson provides no thickness figures at the first or twelfth fret, so players who depend on precise dimensions should confirm them before buying. The ebony fingerboard has block inlays, single-ply binding, and 22 frets. Its stated radius is 305 mm, or 12 inches.

There is a small specification discrepancy in the supplied information. One entry lists the scale as 628 mm, while the detailed specification gives 629 mm, also expressed as 24.75 inches. Both entries describe a scale close to 24.75 inches, but the difference should be noted rather than silently resolved. A Graph Tech nut is specified; no nut width is provided.

Pickups and controls

The pickup layout consists of a 498T humbucker at the bridge and a 490R humbucker at the neck. This is an HH configuration, meaning the guitar has two humbuckers. The controls comprise separate volume and tone knobs for each pickup, with a three-way toggle switch selecting between the neck pickup, bridge pickup, or a combination of both.

Those details establish the available pickup and control arrangement, not a guaranteed tonal result. The listing does not give pickup output measurements, magnet types, wiring options, or coil-splitting features. No coil split is listed, so buyers should not assume that the humbuckers can be switched to single-coil operation. The absence of player reports also means there is no firsthand evidence here about output level, noise, or how the pickups respond to different amplifiers.

Bridge, case, and buying details

The bridge is a Tune-O-Matic design paired with a stopbar tailpiece. No tremolo is fitted. This is a fixed-bridge setup, and the stated hardware finish is gold. A case is included, while a gig bag is not. The country of manufacture is the United States. The item number is 646717, and the listed sales unit is one piece.

The product information says there is no limited run, so it should not be presented as a limited-edition model on the basis of these details. The listed availability date is June 2026. As of the current review date, that date has passed, but stock and delivery status are not provided and may need to be checked with the seller.

Technical verdict

On paper, this Firebird is a clearly specified, USA-made guitar with a mahogany body and set neck, an AAA flamed maple top, an ebony fingerboard, and two Gibson humbuckers. Its 22-fret layout, Medium C neck, 12-inch fingerboard radius, fixed bridge, and included case give buyers useful points for comparing it with other instruments. The one notable data issue is the 628 mm versus 629 mm scale listing. At a stated price of 7,222, confirming the currency, current availability, exact dimensions, and included case details with the seller would be sensible. Without customer feedback or a hands-on evaluation, claims about comfort, sound, finish quality, or value beyond the listed specifications remain unverified.