shipping: + $188.00 shipping . In a recent interview, Mat Koehler, Gibson’s head of product development, told us: “In ’63, after the first [Firebirds] were made, [Gibson president Ted McCarty] was probably thinking, ‘What did I get myself into here? Considered just too far ahead of its time back in the day, the "reverse-body" Firebird was deleted for a somewhat more traditionally shaped "non-reverse" Firebird in 1965, and remains a rare bird indeed, but the Gibson USA Firebird V brings that radical look and sound back to … Very Good. There was a problem. In the wake of Fender’s CBS takeover in ’65, Gibson made its move and unveiled these more Jazzmaster/Jaguar-like non-reverse designs. As per the reverse Firebird range, Sunburst was the standard finish across all non-reverse models. THIS GUITAR HAS BEEN SOLD!! From Japan. $745 + $100 Shipping. Gibson Limited Edition Firebird Non-Reverse Electric Guitar (with Case) Reborn out of the ashes of its '60s ancestor, this Firebird Non-Reverse screams rock'n'roll authority with a non-weight-relief, Firebird pickup-loaded body. Gibson Custom Shop Non Reverse Firebird III With P-90 Safe Delivery From Japan. Buy It Now. You will receive a verification email shortly. Like the non-reverse Firebird I, this version of the Firebird III came with a Gibson Vibrola as standard. Gibson Firebirds first appeared in 1963 in the form of four models: the single-pickup/dot-inlay I; dual-pickup/dot-inlay III; dual-pickup/trapezoid-inlay V; and triplepickup/block-inlay VII. There have been numerous Firebird reincarnations since they were discontinued in 1970, but during their original run at Gibson’s Kalamazoo factory in the '60s, the Firebird I, III, V and VII models appeared in two different forms widely known as ‘reverse’ and ‘non-reverse’. Although Gibson retained the same model names, these guitars were a world apart from their reverse-style counterparts…. All rights reserved. This is a great guitar but I really just haven’t played it much. Make an Offer. Visit our corporate site. Since 1963, the Gibson Firebird has been a unique Gibson model, not really in the Les Paul/SG realm, but not really close to the Explorer/V venue either. Mid-1965 saw a total redesign of the entire Gibson Firebird series of guitars, switching to a more traditional "non-reverse" body shape, much simpler construction, some pickup and hardware changes, and the introduction of far more custom colors than were available on the original run. 10 watchers. By 1970, the range was discontinued with less than 100 Firebirds shipped in ’69. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Unfortunately, the guitar-buying public did not wholeheartedly agree. $4,199.00. © New (Other) C $5,905.41. The reverse Firebird I features a single bespoke-designed Firebird mini-humbucker pickup adjacent to the bridge and two knobs, whereas the non-reverse Firebird I is endowed with a pair of black ‘soapbar’ P-90 single-coil pickups controlled by a black sliding selector … Payment & Returns. 2012 Gibson Firebird Non Reverse Bass. Pre-Owned. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Gibson Limited Edition Vintage Copper Firebird Non-Reverse Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag) No longer available at zZounds Featuring non-reverse aesthetics and an attractive copper finish, this axe is a real head-turner. When people think of a Gibson Firebird they think of the reverse model. Gibson CS 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V w / Viblora VOS Vintage Sunburst. Description. “A completely new and exciting instrument that offers all the sound, response, fast action and wide range that could be desired.”. Rod Brakes Priced at $189.50, upon its release it was the least expensive instrument in the line-up. !’ It was a difficult build – and still is for us now.” Alas, in June 1965, a new breed of Firebirds was unveiled at the NAMM show – the non-reverse models. The Gibson USA Non-Reverse Firebird Limited Run will soon be a part of history. I got this a few months ago but only got around to gigging it last night for first time. Gibson usually loves signature guitars, but only one artist-model Firebird has appeared, the limited-edition Johnny Winter model of 2008/2009.
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