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 |
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.