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Gibson Firebird 12 String Sunburst 1967

Gibson Firebird 12 String Sunburst 1967

Serial Number: 556278

Weight: 7lbs

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 - .84" & 12th - 1.02"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson "Pat. No." Mini Humbuckers with the original switch and pots. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.18kΩ Neck: 6.95kΩ
Hardware: Original tuners, nut, bridge, and tail-piece. The pickguard is not original.
Weight: 7lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original pickguard. The original is included in the case but is broken and in multiple pieces.
Case Details: Original case.
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Firebird is in good cosmetic condition for it's age. There is finish checking throughout the entirety of the guitar as well as a few minor dings, dents, and scratches.
Serial Number: 556278
Tech Notes: This Firebird plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show moderate wear. It has been properly setup and intonated in standard tuning. The guitar is being dated to 1967 based off its years of availability.

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SKU: U5670724405

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 - .84" & 12th - 1.02"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original Gibson "Pat. No." Mini Humbuckers with the original switch and pots. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.18kΩ Neck: 6.95kΩ
Hardware: Original tuners, nut, bridge, and tail-piece. The pickguard is not original.
Weight: 7lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original pickguard. The original is included in the case but is broken and in multiple pieces.
Case Details: Original case.
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Firebird is in good cosmetic condition for it's age. There is finish checking throughout the entirety of the guitar as well as a few minor dings, dents, and scratches.
Serial Number: 556278
Tech Notes: This Firebird plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show moderate wear. It has been properly setup and intonated in standard tuning. The guitar is being dated to 1967 based off its years of availability.

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