RockStarNick
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FOR SALE: 1990 Gibson Firebird
Super, super clean Gibson Firebird. From what I'm told, 1990 was the first year that Gibson USA started reissuing them. It's common knowledge that the 90s were *great* years for Gibson USA guitars. This one is no exception. The craftsmanship is impeccable, and it just has a resonance to it that the newer Gibson guitars just don't have. Old Wood = good tone.
Beautiful vintage sunburst finish, with phenomenal wood grain. Original pots, caps, pickups, and vintage style BANJO tuners! (These banjo tuners are straight-up impossible to get anymore. The tooling was destroyed in the Nashville flood) What's really cool with these early 90's Birds is that they have the vintage correct ABR1 bridge, instead of the modern Nashville one.
The guitar is in phenomenal shape for it's age. A few very very tiny dings here and there (detailed in the pictures), but overall, this guitar was extremely well taken care of. I don't think it saw much gig time at all. Frets seem like they're barely worn, and are big and tall, tons of meat left.
Original Gibson "California Girl" tan and pink case is in excellent condition, and has the early 90's style "blanket" shroud, instead of the pink satin. Case is clean and all hinges and latches function perfectly.
The only modification that's been done to this guitar, are the knobs. The original knobs were black, and one was cracked. I replaced them with period-correct 60's style gold bell knobs with silver inserts. Original black knobs are included.
Story: I lusted after a Firebird for 20 years. I finally saved up the cash, and searched high and low for a really clean, 1990's Firebird. I finally found the perfect one in this guitar. I'm selling because I had to scratch that itch, but honestly, I just don't think I'm a Firebird kinda guy. They're not for everyone, but if you ARE looking for a good bird, this guitar will not disappoint.
The pictures speak for themselves, so I'll let them do the talking.
I'm looking to get $1575 Shipped
Small Ding on Headstock:
Small Ding on Neck:
Chip on rear upper bout:
Super, super clean Gibson Firebird. From what I'm told, 1990 was the first year that Gibson USA started reissuing them. It's common knowledge that the 90s were *great* years for Gibson USA guitars. This one is no exception. The craftsmanship is impeccable, and it just has a resonance to it that the newer Gibson guitars just don't have. Old Wood = good tone.
Beautiful vintage sunburst finish, with phenomenal wood grain. Original pots, caps, pickups, and vintage style BANJO tuners! (These banjo tuners are straight-up impossible to get anymore. The tooling was destroyed in the Nashville flood) What's really cool with these early 90's Birds is that they have the vintage correct ABR1 bridge, instead of the modern Nashville one.
The guitar is in phenomenal shape for it's age. A few very very tiny dings here and there (detailed in the pictures), but overall, this guitar was extremely well taken care of. I don't think it saw much gig time at all. Frets seem like they're barely worn, and are big and tall, tons of meat left.
Original Gibson "California Girl" tan and pink case is in excellent condition, and has the early 90's style "blanket" shroud, instead of the pink satin. Case is clean and all hinges and latches function perfectly.
The only modification that's been done to this guitar, are the knobs. The original knobs were black, and one was cracked. I replaced them with period-correct 60's style gold bell knobs with silver inserts. Original black knobs are included.
Story: I lusted after a Firebird for 20 years. I finally saved up the cash, and searched high and low for a really clean, 1990's Firebird. I finally found the perfect one in this guitar. I'm selling because I had to scratch that itch, but honestly, I just don't think I'm a Firebird kinda guy. They're not for everyone, but if you ARE looking for a good bird, this guitar will not disappoint.
The pictures speak for themselves, so I'll let them do the talking.
I'm looking to get $1575 Shipped
Small Ding on Headstock:
Small Ding on Neck:
Chip on rear upper bout:
