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Gibson Firebird III Sunburst 1965

Gibson Firebird III Sunburst 1965

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Serial Number: 350404

Weight: 7lbs 11oz

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 on the body and neck. There is a repaired headstock break which has been drop-filled and touched up.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .78" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a repaired headstock break which has been drop-filled and touched up.
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90 pickups and electronics, with 3-position slide selector switch (neck, middle + bridge, bridge), neck and bridge pickup volume controls, and neck and bridge pickup tone controls. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k (neck), 8.0k (middle), 7.9k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: Repaired and touched up headstock break.
Case Details: Call or chat for a deal on a case!
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson Firebird is in very clean condition, with light scratches, marks, and small dings on the glossy finish. The back of the body has moderately heavy buckle rash, and the back of the neck is glossy and smooth. The repaired headstock break has been drop-filled and polished out, and is undetectable to the touch.
Serial Number: 350404
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with a wound G string given the original bridge's intonation line. The frets are moderately low with minor play wear. The serial number and pot codes date the guitar to 1965.
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SKU: U5857703701

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 on the body and neck. There is a repaired headstock break which has been drop-filled and touched up.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .78" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a repaired headstock break which has been drop-filled and touched up.
Electronics: Original Gibson P-90 pickups and electronics, with 3-position slide selector switch (neck, middle + bridge, bridge), neck and bridge pickup volume controls, and neck and bridge pickup tone controls. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k (neck), 8.0k (middle), 7.9k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Modifications/Repairs: Repaired and touched up headstock break.
Case Details: Call or chat for a deal on a case!
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson Firebird is in very clean condition, with light scratches, marks, and small dings on the glossy finish. The back of the body has moderately heavy buckle rash, and the back of the neck is glossy and smooth. The repaired headstock break has been drop-filled and polished out, and is undetectable to the touch.
Serial Number: 350404
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with a wound G string given the original bridge's intonation line. The frets are moderately low with minor play wear. The serial number and pot codes date the guitar to 1965.