Created by legendary automotive designer and visionary Ray Dietrich, the original 1963 Firebirds literally reversed conventional concepts for guitar bodies and headstocks. Heads turned when guitarists took the stage with these original guitars, and players like Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, and Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) made classic music with the Firebird's combination of original looks and tones.
The Firebird V 2016 T flies again with a modern update of the original, boasting all the original mojo but with the addition of upgraded tuners and hard-rocking Steinberger Gearless tuning keys. Still eye-catching, the Firebird 2016 T packs all the sonic punch of the original with - extras that elevate this guitar to the pinnacle of playability.
Features:
- Neck width: Historic 1 11/16" neck width
- Nut: Graph Tech(TM) nut
- Tuners: Steinberger Gearless tuning keys
- Pickups: Traditional Firebird mini-humbuckers
- Body: Original neck-through-body construction
- Bridge: Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Finish: Nitro Vintage Sunburst finish
- 9 ply mahogany-walnut neck: Classic nine-ply mahogany-walnut neck construction
- Inlays: Traditional trapezoid inlays
Notes:
This 2016 Gibson Firebird V T (Traditional) is in Excellent condition, part of a single-owner, climate controlled collection, with extremely light wear (pictured) consistent with age and only the most occasional home use. Includes original Gibson padded gig bag.
All instruments from Music Makers are professionally evaluated and set-up in our historic Galesburg, IL. storefront prior to shipping.
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