Hawkesman Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Well, new to me anyway. Just picked up a 2015 Firebird, mint condition. Gold case too - not seen one of those before. I've wanted a Firebird for almost 40 years, so this was my retirement present to myself. I'm really digging the wide neck - I've got big hands and fat fingers, so it suits me well. I was surprised how light it is too as they always look like such big heavy beasts. Neck heavy? A bit, but I've got a really grippy strap I've had since the late '70s which holds everything in place well. Just need to get to know it better now! Because I know you guys like pics I've posted a couple. Not great quality, but they'll give you an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Let me be the first to say congratulations. That is a gorgeous bird!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Nice bird and nice DM-2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Love it... congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Realizing one's dream, is always FUN! Congratulations, on the "Bird!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkesman Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks guys. Yeah - I've waited a long time for it! Dub - I wondered if you'd spot it lurking there! Thanks again to you and the others for helping me get it back on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Nice, Have fun getting to know your new friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 If I were to get one, thats the one I'd go for. Nice catch. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 That's a great retirement present, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Very cool! I love those. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerad12 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Congrats on the new guitar. I have a 15' firebird and love it. My guess is you will enjoy yours as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Nice bird Hawkesman 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Nice and congratulations on the guitar and retirement. I did the same thing, bought my 1st Gibson LP S Gold Top when I left the railroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 NOICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Congrats on retiring and the bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkesman Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Nice and congratulations on the guitar and retirement. I did the same thing, bought my 1st Gibson LP S Gold Top when I left the railroad. Thanks for all the positive comments people! Retired - I retired from the rail industry too, after 38 years! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 1487545918[/url]' post='1836293']Thanks for all the positive comments people! Retired - I retired from the rail industry too, after 38 years! H. Good for you. I started at Union Pacific and when they closed the Omaha plant I had to go to Burlington Northern and retired at BNSF. 34 years and 4 months actual time without layoffs. What railroad did you work for? So far for us, it's like we haven't missed our old way of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkesman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Good for you. I started at Union Pacific and when they closed the Omaha plant I had to go to Burlington Northern and retired at BNSF. 34 years and 4 months actual time without layoffs. What railroad did you work for? So far for us, it's like we haven't missed our old way of life. I started with British Rail at the end of the '70s. Stayed with them until privatisation in the mid '90s when I ended up with one of the many private contractors who bought into the rail market at that time. Been with them ever since. Do I miss it? Well I thought I would, but I don't really. Been there, done that, don't want to do it again. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I think I could handle being retired just fine. More time for enjoying your Firebird, if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Congrats on your retirement and new Firebird. I retired from my day job in December 2011. I highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Congrats on the Firebird, and retirement,enjoy both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 1487631634[/url]' post='1836532']I think I could handle being retired just fine. More time for enjoying your Firebird, if nothing else. Hope you can soon! And hope you love it as much as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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