Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The front of the guitar has been partially refinished as part of a large repair to the control cavity. The back and sides of the guitar are original finish, with some touchups throughout. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .80" (1st fret), .95" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original Gibson P-90 neck pickup, with repaired solder joints where the lead attaches. The bridge pickup appears to have had the baseplate replaced and has possibly been rewound; the lead has also been replaced. The selector switch has been replaced; the remainder of the wiring harness is original, with 1966 pot codes. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 8.2k (neck), 8.1k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The tuners and pickguard have been replaced. The upper strap button has been moved to the bass shoulder. The bridge has been replaced. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 14oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The front of the body has repaired cracks, and has been partially refinished. There are various other touchups throughout. The neck has been refretted. The tuners and pickguard have been replaced. The upper strap button has been moved. The selector switch has been replaced, and the bridge pickup has various repairs. The bridge has been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Gig Bag |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson Firebird shows signs of wear and age, with checking, dings, and chips throughout the glossy body and neck. The front of the guitar has been partially refinished, and there appear to be repaired cracks at the control cavity. The pickguard is cracked in areas, and there is a touched up chip on the headstock face at the low E tuner. |
| Serial Number: | 948818 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets are medium-low with light play wear. The pot codes and serial number date the guitar to 1966. |
| Trem Arm Included: | Yes |