Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The guitar has been fully refinished. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .76" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Electronics: | Original Gibson Firebird pickups with patent number stickers, and original pots with 1963 date codes. The lead from the switch to the wiring harness has been replaced, and some solder joints in the wiring harness have been redone. The lead from the bridge pickup has been extended slightly. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 6.5k (neck), 6.5k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The nut has been replaced. |
| Weight: | 9lbs 11oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The guitar has been refinished, and there is a headstock repair under the refinish. The neck has been refretted and rebound, and the nut has been replaced. The lead from the switch to the harness has been replaced. The bridge pickup lead has been extended slightly, and some solder joints have been redone. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson Firebird is in very clean condition, with only light signs of use on the glossy refinished body and neck. The hardware has a nice patina. There is some slight finish cracking visible on the bass side of the neck, near the nut. |
| Serial Number: | N/A |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action, and the wide frets are tall with minimal play wear. The serial number has been obscured by the refinish; it is being dated to 1964 based on the pot codes and construction style. |
| Trem Arm Included: | Yes |