Gibson 1964 firebird iii reissue driver

Gibson firebird v 1964 sunburst guitar for sale hendrix. Gibson made a firebird before pontiac, and its guitar was shaped. Olivias vintage would like to present this original 1964 gibson firebird vii in its original sunburst finish and gold hardware. Gibson custom shop is proud to present this limitededition reissue of claptons famous firebird, made using authentic construction methods and precise dimensions scanned from vintage 1964 firebird models.

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. The original reverse shape lasted until mid1965 when gibson reversed the shape after slow initial sales and complaints from fender. Heres a pic of my 1964 born on date, not reissue of firebird iii. Its loaded with 3 alnicov mini humbucker pickups for an unrivalled. The fender mustang was introduced in 1964, the same year as the ford. Features the nice bridge before gibson changed these in later years. Classic solid guitar with incredible feel and sound. Only 100 models are to be built, and gibson is clearly aiming this guitar at the collector market the firebird even ships with a pair of white gloves so that owners can handle the. Firebird original for sale model railroad collectibles. Born in 1963 and put to rest in 69, the firebird was gibsons third fullline attempt at the solidbody market. Gibson launched the firebird design in 1963 with four main models. Gibson custom shop limited 1964 firebird iii vintage gloss sn.

Along with the maestro vibrola and chunky neck profile, it has all the hyperaccurate vintage specs one could possibly want original construction methods, a real red aniline dye finish, chemically. My favourite of all the single pickup guitars and this one rings like a bell and sustains for days. This firebird is much nicer than what gibson produced in the last few years including the custom shop models in my. Gibson has announced a 20th anniversary 1965 firebird vii reissue to commemorate two decades since one of the companys most eyecatching designs was reissued. Firebird iii two pickups, stud bridgetailpiece and gibson vibrola player could choose to use the stud or. Though my first firebird was a nice 1976 bicentennial reissue, followed by 1963 firebird iii in completely rocked condition and last but not least the 1972 gibson firebird medallion. Prior to coming to us, this vintage reverse firebird iii was a oneowner guitar. Gibsons line of thunderbird basses is rooted in the design of the firebird, and uses even roman numerals ii and iv to distinguish it. Gibson firebird for sale in uk 64 used gibson firebirds.

Vintage 1960s gibson firebird iii pickguard nonreverse 1964 1965 1966 1967 68. It has a good playing neck with worn, but good frets. Gibson custom shop 1965 firebird v reissue electric guitar w original hc 2011. Serial number 142579 1963 gibson firebird iii, reverse headstock, sunburst, mahogany body, two mini humbucker pickups, banjo style kluson tuners, maestro tremolo.

For all those reasons, gibson custom shop is proud to present the newest member of the historic reissue family the 1964 sg standard reissue. Gibson custom shop 64 reissue firebird iii 2016 pelham blue. If you want to nitpick an issue, there are a couple of cracks in the corners of the original guard and the bird is mostly worn off. Gibson guitars olivias vintage guitars vintage and. It is near mintlikenew condition with the original hang tags and original hardshell case. Gibson firebird iii 1964 sunburst guitar for sale guitarpoint.

One of the coolest gibson designs that enjoyed a relatively short lifespan prior to reissues, the firebird has become the dark horse favorite of. Gibson 1964 firebird iii conceived amid the chrome and tailfins of the motor city, forged on the workbenches of kalamazoo, proven on rock and blues stages around the globe, the gibson firebird was one of the most radical instruments the world had ever experienced when it hit the scene in 1963, and its still a guaranteed headturner today. I have one here that is complete and in excellent shape with original flannel case with keys. One of the most beautiful and memorable guitar designs of the modern era, the nonreverse firebird original issue 1965 to 1969 followed the cessation of the original reverse body firebird whose heyday was mid1963 to may 1965. Youll notice mine had the flatbar tremolo arm some iii s back then had the flat, some had the round, and i also changed the bridge out, to a leo quan badass. The gibson firebird 1964 is a guitar made in the usa that has an overall interesting make up.

Pot dates to late 63 with only 80 made in 1963 and. It has two soap box type pick ups and each has its own tone and volume control. From your pic it looks like gibson did a fine recreation. Now that gibson has a limited run of new ones that are affordable i was looking for some feed back on what others thoughts are on them. Very nice 1964 gibson firebird iii in very good condition. The firebird i pictured this monthserial number 191966has features common to the entrylevel firebirds made in 1964. The gibson firebird is a solidbody electric guitar manufactured by gibson from 1963 to the present.

Gibson custom shop 1964 firebird iii vintage sunburst. Gibsoncustom shop special run 1964 firebird iii reissue vos vintage sunburst. 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. This model was made famous by keith richards and brian jones and is by far the most sought after model of all the 635 reverse gibson. Phil astles test drives our 1964 gibson firebird 1.

Reverse firebirds were only in production for a short time and the top of the range viis were produced in very small numbers. Say the words custom color to a collector or enthusiast and most will think of fender. Save 1964 gibson firebird to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Gibson made a firebird before pontiac, and its guitar was shaped like a car. Few guitars have seen so many changes as gibsons firebird. Firebird ii artist cmt a limited production instrument from the early 1980s. Gibson firebird iii 1964 sunburst price guide reverb. The 1963 firebird vii is built with a big, mahogany body, a setin not a bolton mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard.

Please note, this is a refill pack, there is no box or container, fill up those empty containers. With its unique reversed zigzag body design and equally distinct headstock, it is simply one of the most recognizable of all guitar profiles. From the classic 60s reverse models to todays loveitorloathe it firebird x. Johnny winter, keef, clapton, and daniel lanois have all relied on its incredible tone. Each is outfitted with a newlydeveloped alnico v firebird pickup to recapture the scorching output and searing tones of the original. Just so you can tell the players, the reverse has the treble horn upper treble bout larger than the pitifully. Black light shows some disturbance on the rear face of the head stock but nothing visible to the eye. Only some very minor playwear, barely any weatherchecking and the frets are still in great shape.

Epiphone, being a subsidiary company of gibson, was given authorization to produce this reissue from 20002005. The evolution of the gibson firebird few guitars have seen so many changes as gibsons firebird. Home products 1963 gibson firebird iii 1963 gibson firebird iii in good condition with its original case, this first year firebird iii has had its bridge, tremolo and pots changed, it plays and sounds great. Winter can be seen playing this firebird in a video recording of a 1987 performance in sweden, documented on youtube as johnny winter mojo boogie, sweden 1987, as well as countless other performances. Clean 1964 gibson firebird iii in sunburst finish, all original and in excellent condition for its age, no repairs, no damages. Original 1960s gibson guitar case for reverse firebird i, iii, v, vii. Gibson firebird iii 1964 sunburst w original hard case. Gibson custom shop 1964 firebird iii reissue electric.

Hey out there, i have a serious interest in a gibson firebird 3 non reverse. After success with the les paul in the 1950s, gibsons popularity began to wane. Beautiful mahagoni body, with neckthru construction. Gibson new firebird vii 65 reissue electric guitar. Gibson announces 20th anniversary 1965 firebird vii reissue.

Its all original with the exception of the nut, and is 100% complete along with its original hardshell case changed hinges, two changed latches, and a replaced. These include a minihumbucker in the bridge position, a 24 34 scale, an unbound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays, a compensated bar bridge, and a short vibrola tremolo. I am a avid jazzmaster freak and i love my jazzmaster and always will but i have been wondering about the firebird for years. But to use this guitar daytoday, a replacement wrapover bridge would be needed to get a plain third g string to intonate properly. There are believed to be less then 200 of these made and this rare and highly collectable example is as nice as we,ve seen. The gibson guitar corporation released several new styles during the 1950s to compete with fender s solidbody instruments, such as the telecaster and stratocaster. We were equally pleased with the quality of the product when it arrived. But gibson had its own multicolored baby the firebird.