tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post113303361057067373..comments2024-03-07T09:25:29.898-08:00Comments on Vintage Guitars: Gibson Firebird GuitarAdriana T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10231162163469599827noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-87296554262197259292018-01-27T15:20:25.193-08:002018-01-27T15:20:25.193-08:00What was the scale length on the original 1960'...What was the scale length on the original 1960's Gibson revers Firebird guitars?jprealihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985845887733864330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-53091570003966370092015-03-19T12:24:37.918-07:002015-03-19T12:24:37.918-07:00I guess it's so rare...this article skips over...I guess it's so rare...this article skips over it even existing......Tony Nescihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464020972693444147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-2612146113244042552015-03-18T22:53:32.940-07:002015-03-18T22:53:32.940-07:00I bought a nice guitar a long, long time go. Gibso...I bought a nice guitar a long, long time go. Gibson Sunburst FB-12, 1967. It's a very rare bird, indeed.There were a lot 1966 models...just over a hundred maybe 120...but only 24 of this year. Very hot sound and familiar. (Eight Miles High-Tambourine Man-Turn) Nice guitar...Tony Nescihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464020972693444147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-7891438181683971352012-11-21T14:16:59.845-08:002012-11-21T14:16:59.845-08:00Have a vintage 1976 bicentennial Firebird with sta...Have a vintage 1976 bicentennial Firebird with standard finish in excellent shape, original case, some fading of pick-up finish, otherwise great shape. Banjo tuners. Through body neck, no later modification. A ballpark figure of it's worth?Brad Riesauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-42153206630211359312012-06-30T09:43:29.345-07:002012-06-30T09:43:29.345-07:00how do you get a post up?how do you get a post up?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269487635930251247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-42125709259924612322012-06-30T09:42:31.700-07:002012-06-30T09:42:31.700-07:00what's an '84 firebird 2 cmt artist worth?...what's an '84 firebird 2 cmt artist worth?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269487635930251247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-37883870989623630452012-06-30T08:06:45.738-07:002012-06-30T08:06:45.738-07:00i have an '84 firebird 2 cmt artist edition. i...i have an '84 firebird 2 cmt artist edition. i need to sell it but i don't know wahat to ask for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-12369218588897304442012-06-28T06:41:04.119-07:002012-06-28T06:41:04.119-07:00anyone know what an '84 firebird 2 artist cmt ...anyone know what an '84 firebird 2 artist cmt is worth?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269487635930251247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-8294370622067727102012-06-27T16:34:33.409-07:002012-06-27T16:34:33.409-07:00how can i post?how can i post?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269487635930251247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-73521878620136101102012-06-27T12:55:56.590-07:002012-06-27T12:55:56.590-07:00i want to sell my '84 firebird artist cmt; but...i want to sell my '84 firebird artist cmt; but i don't know of their current value.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269487635930251247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-66868102126426653802012-06-27T09:42:31.843-07:002012-06-27T09:42:31.843-07:00i'm selling my '84 firebird artist cmt. i ...i'm selling my '84 firebird artist cmt. i don't know the value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-16716361228358512632012-06-26T22:33:26.527-07:002012-06-26T22:33:26.527-07:00my bird is an 84' artist cmt. it's for sal...my bird is an 84' artist cmt. it's for sale, but i'm not sure what to ask for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-37363412419525041562012-04-28T15:21:26.348-07:002012-04-28T15:21:26.348-07:00Hi Gang:
I need to replace the tuners on my 1965 N...Hi Gang:<br />I need to replace the tuners on my 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird. They don't need to be vintage (i.e. actually made way back then), but I'd like them to be accurate reproductions, which hopefully work a little better than the originals. Anyone know where I can find them?<br />Thanks!<br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-88191176313958282472012-03-04T00:08:00.336-08:002012-03-04T00:08:00.336-08:00I was left my dad's 1967 Gibson Firebird 12 no...I was left my dad's 1967 Gibson Firebird 12 non-reverse body with the classic sunburst paint. The only reason I would price it is for insurance purposes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-36751278456742785862011-09-27T22:00:00.857-07:002011-09-27T22:00:00.857-07:00I am still crying in my beer, even after 20-some y...I am still crying in my beer, even after 20-some years after my 'MOJO' 1963 Sunburst Gibson Reverse Firebird-1 was stolen out of the place I was staying at back in the mid-80's. I call it my 'MOJO' Firebird because I bought it from the late, great, Danny Gatton, and he told me that it had previously belonged to a extremely famous guitarist, though he wouldn't tell me who!RockinRocky & The Rollershttp://www.myspace.com/rockinrockytherollersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-86182412244877735852011-09-14T04:50:40.177-07:002011-09-14T04:50:40.177-07:00I have a "63 Firebird VII gold covers and tun...I have a "63 Firebird VII gold covers and tuners, vibrato, all original, Tobacco Burst. Been in the family since bought new, still plays good. what's the market like these days?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-19969980617092177742011-08-25T13:03:03.846-07:002011-08-25T13:03:03.846-07:00I still own my Firebird V Medallion #78 with match...I still own my Firebird V Medallion #78 with matching case which I bought new at Lipman Music in Gainesville Florida.My Birdie is still a kick case guitar-bridge mini humbucker can put a Tele's treble to shame.<br />ECSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-37289906361494072982011-03-06T13:27:57.715-08:002011-03-06T13:27:57.715-08:00I have a Firebird VII with no serial number (maybe...I have a Firebird VII with no serial number (maybe the guitar has been repainted) with pickups that have a Jan 16 1980 date, pots with 1981 dates. <br />There is no information anywhere, that Gibson had made Firebird VII's in 1981.<br /><br />The guitar is Pelham Blue, with gold parts, the paint to so clean, it could be repainted.<br /><br />What is this??Harrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-75874728307884151472011-02-25T21:34:53.843-08:002011-02-25T21:34:53.843-08:00Was the serial # of a '76 Firebird stamped on ...Was the serial # of a '76 Firebird stamped on back of headstock? Also, how many digits? I have a converted to VII specs FB that has no serial # on the head stock. It was refinished by owner. The cts pots indicate a 1976 model, although the sales receipt says 1970. The control cavity has a 5 digit # stamped on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-51174889388567638392010-12-22T12:01:28.153-08:002010-12-22T12:01:28.153-08:00Hi
I bought my non reverse Firebird 3 about 35 ye...Hi<br /><br />I bought my non reverse Firebird 3 about 35 years ago from Orange Music in Denmark Street, London.<br />It has a stamped serial number I've never been able to get to the bottom of, and wonder if anyone has one similar, or any information?<br />The s/n is PP46.<br />Gibson have confirmed the guitar is one of theirs, but can't help with the serial.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-28343163456635410122010-07-09T08:46:00.797-07:002010-07-09T08:46:00.797-07:00I own a reversible 1968 Firebird V or VII. Serial...I own a reversible 1968 Firebird V or VII. Serial number is 685795. Double cutaway, sunburst, solid body maple. I've owned it since 1970. Bought it new. Does anyone have any idea how much my guitar is worth? Please let me know. bluesky@dcsi.net Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987379506512296056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-51407229103163788192010-06-13T13:32:12.109-07:002010-06-13T13:32:12.109-07:00I own a gibson electric guitar serial number 13856...I own a gibson electric guitar serial number 138560 MADE IN USA.<br />Could you advice on its caracteristics and sale price?<br />Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-54993639377883122162010-06-06T18:29:30.961-07:002010-06-06T18:29:30.961-07:00I have a 1963 Gibson Johnny Smith that I purchased...I have a 1963 Gibson Johnny Smith that I purchased new in 1963. It has a blonde finish (was also available in Sunburst), and one humbucking pickup. Case is hardshell, and there is a lined case for the hardshell case. Orig. designed as an 'acoustic' electric guitar.<br />I'm willing to sell this great instrument for the right price. It has been played pretty regularly for over ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-82723829396647040832010-05-08T03:27:45.979-07:002010-05-08T03:27:45.979-07:00Hi,
I need your advice.
Just bought a 65 non r...Hi,<br /><br />I need your advice. <br /><br />Just bought a 65 non reverse Firebird I, 100%original. <br /><br />One major issue: if I attach the strings on the wraparound bridge (therfore disconnecting the Vibrola), the action is ok and the guitar stays in tune. <br /><br />If I attach the strings on the Vibrola, I have to raise the bridge but the strings are a mile away from the neck. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18307542.post-86724371300219258852010-04-25T16:59:56.952-07:002010-04-25T16:59:56.952-07:00http://stlhardrock.com/blog/ this is a 71/ Firebir...http://stlhardrock.com/blog/ this is a 71/ Firebird that I found at a pawn shopAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com