Firebird archives the twelfth fret guitarists pro shop. I always wanted a reverse firebird as johnny winter is an idol of mine. Gibson has changed the firebird version they use several times. Some reverse models have transition specs combining reverse and non reverse features. A very early non reverse firebird lll this very early non reverse guitar weighs just 6. The finish on this tv white nonreverse firebird is reminiscent of the 1950s les paul tv finishes. Gibson introduced the firebird in 1963 to compete with the offset body styles that fender. Gibson firebird 2018 electric guitar ebony white pickguard. Gibson 2017 firebird studio t electric guitar pelham blue see more like this 2012 gibson 70s tribute reverse silverburst firebird worig bag 114420602 preowned. Heres a very cool gibson custom shop firebird nonreverse from 2003, in a tv white or. Firebird iii non reverse three black p90 pickups, vibrato, unbound rosewood fretboard, dot markers.
I read in an old book i have that fender filed a lawsuit against gibson on the original firebird design because the body shape was so similar to the jazz master and jaguars. The non reverse firebird i features a pair of p90 pickups, short vibrola tailpiece, and an unbound neck with dot inlays. Gibson custom 1965 nonreverse firebird v maestro gak. Save gibson firebird v white to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. For your consideration, garrett park guitars presents this 1966 gibson non reverse firebird i in custom ordered polaris white. Plug it in and you realise what the fuss with firebirds is all about. Explorer, firebird, thunderbird parts is parts guitar. Gibson limited run non reverse firebird electric guitar copper. An impressive array of rare eric clapton firebird photos, live videos and soundclips in which eric is playing the newly acquired 1964 gibson firebird i guitar he purchased in april 1968. Gibson 1965 non reverse firebird v w maestro vibrola vos. Solid mahogany body, onepiece mahogany neck, and unbound rosewood fretboard with 22 jumbo frets and inlaid pearloid dot position markers. Dsfs17gvwch3 firebird 6string righthanded electric guitar white.
Classic white, ebony, pelham blue, heritage cherry, vintage sunburst, antique natural. You wont find a better reproduction screws included. While not as popular as the reverse birds they look seriously cool. The firebird also spawned the thunderbird bass also launched in 63 enjoyed by john entwistle of the who and the crues nikki sixx. The gibson thunderbird non reverse announced during 2012 features a choice of vintage sunburst or pelham blue finish, both in highgloss nitrocellulose lacquer. The gibson firebird is a solidbody electric guitar manufactured by gibson from 1963 to the. General interest thalgo micromarine algae cleansing bar pain aux algues microeclatees g item description thalgo for whom. Firebird guitar for sale in uk 65 used firebird guitars. Gibson s innovation was flying high during the late 50s and early 60s, and the firebird was definitely one of their most imaginative creations. Find great deals on ebay for gibson white firebird and gibson firebird studio. Gibson custom shop nonreverse firebird 2003 full front view. New listing gibson firebird studio cream off white right hand 6 string electric guitar 2017. Gibson firebird zero 2017 sseries black body neck project husk electric guitar. Beginning in 2010, gibson stated that they would no longer be creating banjo tuners for the firebird.
Tarnishing to the gold hardware and some yellowing to the tv white finish really adding to the natural ageing. Some great tones to be had from the triple mini humbucker pickups on this guitar. I dont know if theyve gone back to a more vintage correct version but the ones they were using up to a couple years ago were larger physically than vintage ones, were horrifically overwound, and had ceramic magnets. Firebird non reverse limited edition electric guitar ebony. Joel goes for a spin in everyones favorite firebird. He used the guitar with cream on various dates up until their final show in november 1968 at royal albert hall. It looks just like the gibson non reverse tbirds however it didnt have the wraparound pickup, no finger rest on the bottom of the body, and i think it had a reverse head stock. Since 1963, the gibson firebird has been a unique gibson model, not really in the les paulsg realm, but not really close to the explorerv venue either. I already want another one, the reverse style in pelham blue. Gibson non reverse firebird ebony black gibson non reverse firebird ebony black. Gibson firebird non reverse tv white mahogany 3pu cs max. Gibson non reverse firebird custom shop, never been played mint condition.
Maybe they were too unique or too fancy for the era, but for whatever reason, midway into 1965 the models third year gibson implemented dramatic revisions. The second version of the firebird carried the offset platform into new sonic territories. Gibson firebird 2018 ebony black super clean unplayed. But i happened on a non reverse from the custom shop and it really looked and felt great. There is a version of the 2 grand custom shop firebird i linked that instead has 3 p90s. Open the white fur lined case and this beauty takes your breath away. This gibson firebird studio has a non reverse mahogany body, loaded with three p90 pickups and a. Cs numbers are csyrrrr, cs for custom shop, y for year, and rrrr are. Firebird questions gibson usa gibson brands forums. Gibson thunderbird nonreverse electric bass guitar. I think both the current reverse and non reverse guitars use the same minihb pickups. Gibson firebird electric guitar 2007 excellent condition. With its lightweight setneck construction and the flipped orientation of the neck and body, the 65 firebird v became beloved and revered for its functionality and style.
Other cool aspects of the firebird were its reverse headstock, minihumbucking pickups and. Like i said i wish gibson would do the inlays in this version tool. When gibson changed up the original reverse bodied firebird guitar and thunderbird bass lines in 1965 to the new non reverse designso called for its more traditional, though still groundbreaking, asymmetrical offset body linesit created a whole new cult of devotees. Who is making the best firebird stylecopy you can find. Other amenities include dot inlays, gold hardware, and an abr1 fixed bridge and stop tailpiece.
These standard model wd custom pickguards for the gibson firebird can be modified for any pickup or control configuration. Gibson 1963 firebird v w maestro vibrola vos vintage sunburst. Set of 3 gibson electric guitar plans explorer, firebird studio, flyingv buy only from spirit flutes 5. From 1965 to 1969, gibson introduced nonreverse models after failing to achieve marketing success with the unusual reversebody design. Gibson firebird non reverse limited edition electric. This custom shop recreation uses authentic profiles and construction methods to provide an undeniable looking, feeling and sounding. First introduced in 1963, this axe was the first gibson solid body to use neckthrough construction. Gibson firebird iii 2011 non reverse pelham blue inc. Save gibson thunderbird non reverse to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The classic offset body styling and laborintensive construction remains, augmented by newly reengineered vintagestyle pickups, highperformance tuners, and a raft of 2015 improvements that are making gibson guitars the best sounding and playing yet. The reissue firebirds are usually based on the original reverse body design, though gibson reintroduced the non reverse firebird in 2002 as a custom shop guitar.
Gibson firebird non reverse tv white mahogany 3pu cs. Thats a quote from dave gregory xtc comparing the non reverse firebirds favorably to reverse. While sunburst was the standard, most common finish, vibrant custom colors can be had for a premium price. I purchased it because of the tone with minihumbucker pickups. The 2020 gibson custom shop models are in extremely limited numbers and are accurate recreations of vintage instruments. Non reverse birds came with 2 or 3 p90s for the firebird i and iii, 2 or 3 minihumbuckers same as on the reverse for the firebird v and vii. Gibson firebird non reverse with arm 1968 usa cardinal red wc ship from japan. The 12string firebird v12 came with two minihumbuckers. These instruments are finished in this way so they stood out on. The genuine mahogany body joined with a mortise and tenon genuine mahogany neck provide the huge, warm, fat tones that can only come from genuine mahogany. New gibson guitars 2020 lineup revealed pmt online. Eric claptons 1964 gibson firebird i guitar clapton.
Gibson firebird vii 1965 polaris white cme vintage. Gibson firebird style black pickguard, pg628 for late 60s firebird non reverse 7, pg628. Gibson firebird i non reverse 1965 2color sunburst. These guitars had the conventional longbodyhornatthetop layout. That is why gibson came up with the reverse firebird design. In 1965, the non reverse firebird models were unveiled. Gibson firebird electric guitars for sale in stock ebay.