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Gibson's Firebird has long been one of the coolest looking guitars on the block! Created by automotive designer Ray Dietrich, this timeless guitar still delivers the goods. The neck through body is made of laminated mahogany and walnut. It offers a unique, bright tone without a lot of the muddiness you expect from a Gibson. The bound rosewood fingerboard features pearloid trapezoid inlays. The Firebird's pickups are where the magic is for me. Hot yet bright with nice mids. The knobs have been upgraded to a set of black Gibson speed knobs. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and banjo tuners complete the package. The finish is Gibson's classic sunburst lacquer. You can't go wrong with a Firebird!
I've always loved the feel of a 'bird and this one is no exception. Good feeling neck with nice action. The pickups sound great! Lots of tones. This is a solid used guitar. It shows light to moderate pick and clearcoat scratches as well as moderate indents and dings and playwear. One corner of the truss rod cover has a crack. No big deal. Comes in original hardshell case.
I love unique guitars so the Firebird has always gotten good marks from me. Cool looks and even cooler tone. Vintage Firebirds are bringing big bucks. Straight 60s models bring more than what most folks paid for their car. Even Medallion and Bicentennial reissues from the 70s have been performing well. I've always felt Firebirds have been one of the best bargains out there. A new Firebird V will cost you $1649 in the superstores and you can't get them with the cool banjo tuners anymore. Save some cash on this nice used one!
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