In the mid-1950's, Gibson's search for a middle ground between full-size hollowbodies and smaller (but heavier) solidbodies lead to the creation of the Thinline Series of guitars.The vanguard of this new Series was the Byrdland, brainchild of Nashville session cats Billy Byrd and Hank Garland. Roughly patterned after the L-5, the Byrdland was notable not only for its thin body, but also for its shorter scale length and thinner neck, which facilitated faster runs and extended chord shapes.
Body:
Top wood: Solid AAA spruce top
Back wood: AAA figured maple
*Other: AAA figured maple rims
Dimensions: 17" (W) X 21" (L) X 2 1/4" (D)
Binding: Multi-ply white/black on top, back, and f-holes
Neck:
Neck construction: AAA figured maple
Fingerboard wood: 22 fret ebony
Inlays: Pearl block
Binding: Multi-ply white/black
Profile: ES rounded
Scale length/Nut width: 23 1/2"; 1 11/16"
Strings: L-5 Electric .012-.056
Electronics & Hardware:
Pickups: '57 Classic humbuckers
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch
Hardware color: Gold
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 with inlaid base/Byrdland loop
Tuner style: Schaller keystone
Collateral: Custom Shop case, Certificate of Authenticity, Custom Care Kit       
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