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Gibson Firebird III 1966

Gibson Firebird III 1966

Serial Number: 500057

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, there are some small finish touch-ups on the headstock.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: One piece mahogany body. -There are some plugged holes near the output jack and near the neck joint. The strap button has been moved to the upper horn.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .81" 12th .98"
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany set neck with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.
Electronics: Three original pickups, on/off switches for each, master volume, tone controls for each pickup. -On/off switches, '77 pots, caps, and output jack have been replaced.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.0k Middle 7.6k Bridge 7.7k
Hardware: -Schaller tuners are not original.
Modifications/Repairs: -There are some small finish touch-ups on the headstock. -There are some plugged holes near the output jack and near the neck joint. The strap button has been moved to the upper horn. -On/off switches, '77 pots, caps, and output jack have been replaced. -Schaller tuners are not original.
Case Details: Hardshell case is structurally secure with some cosmetic wear.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar has moderate wear for its age. -Weather checking throughout. -Body has dents, scratches, finish chips, plugged holes, a few blemishes, and some buckle rash. -Neck has scuffs, dents, and some finish chips around the headstock. A few of these finish chips have been touched up.
Serial Number: 500057
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief. -Truss rod is adjustable. Frets are medium height and width with some light wear. -The serial number and style of knobs date this instrument to '65 or '66, we cannot determine the exact year of production.
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SKU: U2782284704

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, there are some small finish touch-ups on the headstock.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: One piece mahogany body. -There are some plugged holes near the output jack and near the neck joint. The strap button has been moved to the upper horn.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .81" 12th .98"
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany set neck with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.
Electronics: Three original pickups, on/off switches for each, master volume, tone controls for each pickup. -On/off switches, '77 pots, caps, and output jack have been replaced.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.0k Middle 7.6k Bridge 7.7k
Hardware: -Schaller tuners are not original.
Modifications/Repairs: -There are some small finish touch-ups on the headstock. -There are some plugged holes near the output jack and near the neck joint. The strap button has been moved to the upper horn. -On/off switches, '77 pots, caps, and output jack have been replaced. -Schaller tuners are not original.
Case Details: Hardshell case is structurally secure with some cosmetic wear.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar has moderate wear for its age. -Weather checking throughout. -Body has dents, scratches, finish chips, plugged holes, a few blemishes, and some buckle rash. -Neck has scuffs, dents, and some finish chips around the headstock. A few of these finish chips have been touched up.
Serial Number: 500057
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief. -Truss rod is adjustable. Frets are medium height and width with some light wear. -The serial number and style of knobs date this instrument to '65 or '66, we cannot determine the exact year of production.