Skip to product information
1 of 13
  • Vintage

Gibson Bicentennial Firebird Natural 1976

Gibson Bicentennial Firebird Natural 1976

Have one of these you would like to sell? Contact us here to get started!

Serial Number: 00248137

Weight: 7lbs 11oz

Questions? Chat Now!

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.78" 12th - 0.98"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: The bridge pickup has been replaced with a full size DiMarzio humbucker. The guitar has its original patent number embossed mini humbucker, the DiMarzio, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The visible pot codes date to 1976.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 5.1 kΩ, bridge - 6.2 kΩ
Hardware: The bridge and stoptail are non-original. The bridge pickup ring has been replaced. At some point, a Vibrola tailpiece had been installed and removed. The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks. The neck has been refretted. All other electronics are original.
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge pickup has been replaced with a full size DiMarzio humbucker and its cavity has been expanded to accommodate. The bridge and stoptail are non-original. The bridge pickup ring has been replaced. At some point, a Vibrola tailpiece had been installed and removed and the screw holes have been filled. The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks. The neck has been refretted.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking throughout and some small finish chips and dings scattered throughout. The bridge pickup ring has a larger finish chip at its edge. The top of the body shows filled screw holes from a previous Vibrola bridge. The headstock shows small chips and dings around its edges. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished and worn with age.
Serial Number: 00248137
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1976.
View full details

SKU: U7426352103

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.78" 12th - 0.98"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: The bridge pickup has been replaced with a full size DiMarzio humbucker. The guitar has its original patent number embossed mini humbucker, the DiMarzio, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The visible pot codes date to 1976.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 5.1 kΩ, bridge - 6.2 kΩ
Hardware: The bridge and stoptail are non-original. The bridge pickup ring has been replaced. At some point, a Vibrola tailpiece had been installed and removed. The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks. The neck has been refretted. All other electronics are original.
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge pickup has been replaced with a full size DiMarzio humbucker and its cavity has been expanded to accommodate. The bridge and stoptail are non-original. The bridge pickup ring has been replaced. At some point, a Vibrola tailpiece had been installed and removed and the screw holes have been filled. The strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks. The neck has been refretted.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking throughout and some small finish chips and dings scattered throughout. The bridge pickup ring has a larger finish chip at its edge. The top of the body shows filled screw holes from a previous Vibrola bridge. The headstock shows small chips and dings around its edges. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished and worn with age.
Serial Number: 00248137
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1976.