FAC
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I've visited Southpaw Guitars in Houston about 5 times over the past 10 years when I'm in town on business. Each time, I typically spend a few hours and play upwards of 25 guitars. As a lefty player, I am not used to so many choices, and the last 4 times I left with sensory overload/no guitars, even though I was usually in the market for something at the time. This time, I was not in the market, but one stood way above and followed me home.
They had 3 Firebirds...white, black, and traditional sunburst...the black one was awesome...the sustain and resonance are stellar. Having never played one, or even seen a lefty before, Firebirds were never on my radar. I saw on their Facebook page that Cesar Rosas visited three days later and bought the white one (but the black one had more resonance...glad I got it!).
I hear a lot about how terrible the stock pickups are supposed to be. So far, I would say they are not that bad...never had this kind of pickup before. We will see. The bird plays phenomenally. As a bass player at heart, I actually appreciate the shape and how the neck feels long. No neck dive with the Steinberger tuners (and they are very precise).
Any Firebird fanatics out there? I'm a new convert.
They had 3 Firebirds...white, black, and traditional sunburst...the black one was awesome...the sustain and resonance are stellar. Having never played one, or even seen a lefty before, Firebirds were never on my radar. I saw on their Facebook page that Cesar Rosas visited three days later and bought the white one (but the black one had more resonance...glad I got it!).
I hear a lot about how terrible the stock pickups are supposed to be. So far, I would say they are not that bad...never had this kind of pickup before. We will see. The bird plays phenomenally. As a bass player at heart, I actually appreciate the shape and how the neck feels long. No neck dive with the Steinberger tuners (and they are very precise).
Any Firebird fanatics out there? I'm a new convert.
