In early 1965, the original Firebird design transitioned through several different iterations. One of the significant transitions that occurred flipped the headstock to the Non-Reverse shape. Unlike the original Reverse Firebird headstock design, which featured a two-layered headstock with a holly veneer, the new headstock was flat, like the bill of a platypus. Now, we are excited to introduce the new Firebird Platypus that pays tribute to those rare transitional models. It features a mahogany body with a glued-in, set neck and the appearance of a traditional neck-through Reverse Firebird body. The mahogany neck has a fast-playing SlimTaper profile and a rosewood fretboard with a 12” fretboard radius that ensures easy chording and effortless string bending without the risk of notes fretting out. The Platypus-style headstock has been slightly modified to provide straight string pull for less friction and improved tuning stability. Its tone is just as unique due to its two articulate, ...