Gibson Firebird VII White Refin 1964

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson Firebird VII White Refin 1964

Vintage

Description & Specs

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Finish Details: Full Refinish
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany solid body -- There are many filled "weight relief" holes drilled into the body. The finish has checked around the holes making them lightly visible
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .83", 12th: .96"
Fingerboard Radius: Compound
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Details: One-piece neck through body with a bund ebony board, center block pearl inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock -- Non-original bone nut -- Has been professionally refretted
Electronics: The neck pickup dates from the mid-1960s and is most likely original, the middle and bridge pickups date from the 1970s and are not original. The pots are consistent with each other with the bridge tone pot having the only visible date code dating from 1964. There are many modified and touched up solder joints
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 6.1 kΩ, Middle: n/a(wiring scheme), Bridge: 6.2 kΩ
Hardware: The back plate is missing -- A strap button has been added the the rear of the neck heel
Modifications/Repairs: Has been fully refinished -- Has been refretted -- Non-original bone nut -- The back plate is missing -- The middle & bridge pickups are not original -- Multiple modified/touched up solder joints
Case Details: Original Hard Shell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This Firebird VII shows only light play wear throughout the refinish. There are a few neck and chips. Some finish checking is present around the filled weight relief holes and along the necks binding seam.
Serial Number: 155675
Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The new frets are tall showing minimal play wear -- The serial number is difficult to see under the refinish, but it can be made out - dating from 1964. There is no "Made in USA" embossment under the serial number. The bridge pickups tone pot dates from 1964. The neck pickup is that of 1960s era.
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