This one is in stunning condition, no breaks, repairs or touch ups and would make a fine addition to any collection. Not many of these have survived the ravages of time. The resulting guitar was the classic Firebird, which was introduced in 1963 and has remained in production. The Firebird X in all its pre-trampled 2011 glory (Image credit: Future) Gibson’s statement continued with a reaffirmation of the company’s recently relaunched Gibson Foundation, noting that, since 2002, they have gifted thousands of guitars to charities and schools, with its donations valuing over 30 million. The pair of P90s do their job in their own inimitable way and provide a gritty sound that is well balanced and clear. He retired from automotive work in 1960 at the age of 66 and was hired by Gibson in 1962. The hardware is in good condition showing no signs of corrosionĮlectrically everything looks to be correct with all solder joints present, correct and un-disturbed. The pickguard shows slight signs of shrinkage but nothing that threatens its integrity. The neck itself is made up of five plies of mahogany interspersed with four narrow strips of walnut for added strength. There is no sign of any headstock breaks. The Firebird is the first Gibson solid-body to use neck-through construction, wherein the neck extended to the tail end of the body. There is no real wear to the back or the fretboard, the original frets have plenty of life left in them. Anthony plays this guitar while he performs with The Wiggles.
Gibson firebird series#
Neck on this one is very comfortable to play. Gibson Firebird III is a guitar from the Firebird series and manufactured by Gibson. In addition, Gibson continued to provide customers and dealers with a range of 10 Fender-style custom colour options. As per the reverse Firebird range, Sunburst was the standard finish across all non-reverse models. The one piece body is wonderfully showcased by the light tobacco sunburst finish. Priced at 189.50, upon its release it was the least expensive instrument in the line-up.
There are a few dinks but nothing that really detracts from the look of this guitar. This one has miraculously survived the years in amazing condition, without any kind of modifications or ‘upgrades’ at all. Not many survived the 60’s 70’s 80’s let alone into the Naughties without some kind of issue, usually the dreaded headstock break due to bad case design.
A slim taper neck with a bound, rosewood fingerboard and acrylic trapezoid fingerboard inlays offers fast and effortless. The traditional 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck through body construction provides rich, warm tonality and incredible sustain. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands GBP £ The Gibson Firebird rocks a reverse body and headstock design as originally introduced in 1963 and was Gibson's first neck-through-body design.You're currently viewing prices in USD $.
0 kommentar(er)
