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Gibson Firebird III Sunburst 1964

Gibson Firebird III Sunburst 1964

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Serial Number: 242091

Weight: 8lbs 1oz

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 sunburst finish. There is checking, scratches, dings, and dents throughout the entirety of the guitar.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .80" & 12th. Fret: .92"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson "Pat. No." sticker mini humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The pots with visible codes display 1964 dates. All components are original with a few touched up solder joints.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 6.4k Neck: 6.5k
Hardware: Original tuners, bridge, and tremolo. The nut is not original.
Weight: 8lbs 1oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Touched up solder joints. -Non-original nut. -Non-original rear strap button. -A third strap button has been added to the heel.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Firebird is in good cosmetic condition with heavy wear throughout. The body shows heavy finis wear, dings, dents, scratches, and checking. The neck shows moderate wear as well.
Serial Number: 242091
Tech Notes: This Firebird plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The original frets are tall and show moderate wear. The guitar is being dated to 1964 based on the serial number and pot codes.
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SKU: U6883600004

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 sunburst finish. There is checking, scratches, dings, and dents throughout the entirety of the guitar.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .80" & 12th. Fret: .92"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson "Pat. No." sticker mini humbuckers with a three-position switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The pots with visible codes display 1964 dates. All components are original with a few touched up solder joints.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 6.4k Neck: 6.5k
Hardware: Original tuners, bridge, and tremolo. The nut is not original.
Weight: 8lbs 1oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Touched up solder joints. -Non-original nut. -Non-original rear strap button. -A third strap button has been added to the heel.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Firebird is in good cosmetic condition with heavy wear throughout. The body shows heavy finis wear, dings, dents, scratches, and checking. The neck shows moderate wear as well.
Serial Number: 242091
Tech Notes: This Firebird plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The original frets are tall and show moderate wear. The guitar is being dated to 1964 based on the serial number and pot codes.