Gibson Byrdland
Electric guitar made by Gibson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Byrdland is an electric guitar made by Gibson. Its name derives from the names of guitarists Billy Byrd and Hank Garland for whom Gibson originally custom-built the guitar.
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Period ...
Gibson Byrdland | |
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Manufacturer | Gibson |
Period | 1955–75; 1977, 1978, 1992 |
Construction | |
Body type | Hollow body |
Neck joint | Set |
Scale | 23+1⁄2 in (60 cm) |
Woods | |
Body | Spruce top, maple body |
Neck | Maple |
Fretboard | Ebony with pearl block inlay |
Hardware | |
Bridge | Tune-o-matic |
Pickup(s) | Alnico (1955-58), Gibson Humbucker (1958–) |
Colors available | |
Sunburst or natural most common |
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