Each was distinguished by different pickup and hardware configurations, though they all shared thrubody construction and a unique reversed body shape with a large lower horn. The most common colors are pelham blue, cardinal red, and polaris whtie. Gibson firebird nonreverse ltd edition pelham blue long. The gibson firebird is a solidbody electric guitar manufactured by gibson from 1963 to the present. The evolution of the gibson firebird few guitars have seen so many changes as gibsons firebird. The 400 models optional ram air iv v8 promised 100 mph quartermile acceleration.
This model was redesigned in 2010 with different tuners. By using the dawsons website you agree to our use of cookies to improve your experience and our services. A 65 firebird vii in sunburst and a 64 v in cardinal red. May 20, 2012 soul sacrifice 1991 gibson firebird electric guitar posted on may 20, 2012 july 9, 2012 by drowninginguitars posted in guitars tagged american, firebird, gibson, guitars since ive been running this site, the most common theme i see is how we connect guitars to memories of our past, and our families. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add gibson firebird guitars to your creative setup. It uses gibson original 1 1116 neck width at the nut with a traditional graph tech nut, a thicker onepiece fingerboard with handrubbed oil finish. Gibson guitars have been played by rock n roll and blues legends that include jimmy page and b.
Classic white, ebony, pelham blue, heritage cherry, vintage sunburst, antique natural. Personally, i think the pu rings are a good idea, but im not a firebird purist and cant speak for them all. Gibson firebird 2016 t electric guitar, vintage sunburst. Since its introduction in 1963, the gibson firebird has stood alone as one of the truly unique electric guitars in history. At the time, fender had been the leader in the electric bass market since their introduction of the precision bass twelve years earlier. Gibson firebird v 2017 discussion in guitars in general started by otter359, sep 7, 2016. With its unique reversed zigzag body design and equally distinct headstock, it is simply one of the most recognizable of all guitar profiles. Why it sounded so good is because it used the 12 a bucker developed by seth lover for. It was a great guitar, really long and silly but the tone. Firebird production staggered on until 1969, when the line was quietly dropped. Performance, playability and styling are the hallmarks of the firebird vii.
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One of the coolest gibson designs, the firebird enjoyed a relatively short lifespan prior to reissues. Gibson launched the firebird design in 1963 with four main models. The president of gibson, ted mccarty, hired car designer ray dietrich to design a guitar that would have popular appeal. The gibson usa nonreverse firebird limited run for 2015 is now available featuring gibsons slimtaper neck comfortable and fast with a 1. The gibson firebird zero is a setneck design for added sustain and that feels good sound when you play it. During the year, the first trans am firebird was released. Though gibson hadnt sold enough to maintain production beyond the end of the. Gibson firebird v model classic white guitar at gear4music. A 400cid v8 was standard in trans am and firebird 400 models. It is light, nimble, fast and extremely comfortable to play. Gibsons innovation was flying high during the late 50s and early 60s, and the firebird was definitely one of their most imaginative creations.
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Finding the value in a gibson acoustic guitar can be done in a number of common sense ways. Why it sounded so good is because it used the 12 a bucker developed by seth lover for epiphone which gave gives it a more biting tone that the usual humbucker. Gibson made the first electric guitar in 1935 and has pioneered famous guitars such as the les paul, the flying v, the explorer, the firebird, and sg. Sources for this article include gibson electricsthe classic years by. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. The guitar has some minor playwear, but no repairs and no damages.
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High output bastids that dont sound a bit like the originals. I also noticed and pointed out on the 2017 gibson thread that the fretboard binding appears white on the 2017 while the 2016 is cream. Unfollow gibson firebird to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The traditional 9ply mahoganywalnut neck through body construction provides. Twelve gauge roundwound strings are perfect for jazz, and even blues, on a firebird. The muffler is loose it needs a new right fender flare. Gibson firebird nonreverse ltd edition pelham blue. From the classic 60s reverse models to todays loveitorloathe it firebird x, its a guitar that inspires emotion with its unique looks, biting tone and underdog cool.
Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Sources for this article include gibson electricsthe classic years by a. Prior to getting this firebird, my favorite color that gibson offered was pelham blue, now i can add gold mist poly to that list. From the classic 60s reverse models to todays loveitorloathe it firebird x, its a guitar that inspires. The gibson firebird electric guitar was first introduced in 1963 as the gibson firebird.
Once the guitar world caught on to how awesome the firebird is, it quickly became a favorite of numerous. Gibson 2017 firebird studio t electric guitar zzounds. The epiphone firebird from the inspired by gibson collection recreates the classic firebird as it was first produced in 1963. December 7, 2010 gibson have done the firebird brand even worse with the new flood swirl color scheme that looks like something youd find at the bottom the gibson factory floor. Laughing out loud very loud gibson invites you to witness a revolution. First introduced in 1963, this axe was the first gibson solid body to. The gibson firebird electric guitar was first introduced in 1963 as the gibson firebird i, and featured a reverse body shape, one pick up, and a dot inlaid fingerboard with a bar bridgetail piece. When first introduced in 1965, the firebird vii was celebrated for its natural feel, fast action and wide range of tone.
A gibson firebird v played by johnny winter onstage in 1990 gibson had made forays into radical body shapes the flying v and explorer in the 1950s which met limited initial success. Feb 19, 2010 i had a 1965 gibson firebird for a while. Gibson firebird x guitar ed roman guitars las vegas. From its original owner, clean 1981 gibson firebird. Some people think the firebird s minihumbuckers have too much of a crackling sound for jazz, but i totally disagree. Gibson firebird v model classic white guitar there is no mistaking a firebird v with its unique reversed zigzag body design and equally distinct headstock, it is simply one of the most recognizable of all. Its a brown 1978 pontiac trans am t roof 400ci v8 the paint job is kinda faded the phoenix is faded some what badly on the hood. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1990 pontiac firebird and assess the current state of the classic car market. Whats so special about gibson guitars flying v, explorer. Featuring a mahogany body in a vintage sunburst finish, grover 18. December 7, 2010 gibson have done the firebird brand even worse with the new flood swirl color scheme that looks like something youd find at the bottom the gibson factory floor or an unflushed toilet. The leastseen would have to be silver mist poly, heather poly, and. Been looking to fill a tone in my head, have gibsons lps and sgs. The new gibson firebird zero sseries bargain powerhouse.
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