Rabs Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2017/Custom/Collectors-Choice-47-1964-Firebird.aspx $5,999 (for a firebird :o ) Gibson Custom's Collectors Choice #47 takes the range into new territory by paying homage to one of the unconventional designs of Gibson's past. Crafted to exceptional levels of precision based on hands-on study and laser scanning of original serial # 235304, this Collector's Choice edition delivers the authentic experience of owning an extremely rare "reverse-body" Firebird with an extremely desirable feature set, and all of the utterly individual tone that this groundbreaking model embodies. Construction: Traditional Firebird nine-ply neck-through-body with mahogany wings Finish: Thin wet-sanded nitrocellulose lacquer Pickups: Custom-wound Firebird pickups Fingerboard Binding: Rolled binding for a smooth playing feel Hand Aged: Gently worn, lightly played, just like the original Color: Rare Cherry finish Bridge: Maestro Vibrola tailpiece Tuners: Firebird "banjo" tuners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 You can get an actual 1965 for $10k I find it interesting that it says thin nitro wet sanded. That's what I'm doing to my 58 reissue Les Paul since I always thought the lacquer was too thick on the back and it is working great. Just got more sandpaper I ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2017/Custom/Collectors-Choice-47-1964-Firebird.aspx Correct link. This must be part of the More Money Than Brains series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Yup. Pretty silly money IMO but it's GORGEOUS in that cherry-red finish! Wow!!! I've never been a fan of the Sunburst used on F'birds (sorry, folks!) but that one really does appeal. Shame about all the damage, though... I'm not really au fait with Reverse Firebird IIIs: are they still available new?................. I might have a wee google... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm not sure, but I would have guessed that was quite a bit lower price than many of the CC series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm not sure, but I would have guessed that was quite a bit lower price than many of the CC series. Yes; but it's not a recreation of a "1959 Standard in a tasteful 'burst"......which makes the WORLD of a difference................. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Ah! of course. Given my guitars are referred to as 'the turd burst' (Epi), 'the vomit burst' (Gibson), and 'the yellow thing' (Aria), I'm not entirely surprised I missed the vital nuance there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 You can get an actual 1965 for $10k... 5 1/2 years ago you could have had one for $1,600... http://guitar-auctions.co.uk/portfolio-post/lot-3-gibson-firebird-iii-electric-guitar/ Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 5 1/2 years ago you could have had one for $1,600... http://guitar-auctions.co.uk/portfolio-post/lot-3-gibson-firebird-iii-electric-guitar/ Pip. Wow, that's a good price. My $10k comment came from a magazine ad for an auction but then again auction houses love to advertise items that sold for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I agree its a looker with that finish. Now I do like the regular burst, but I like this much better. If it didnt have those dots, it would be nigh perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 It's good to see interest revived from time to time regarding the Firebird.... An iconic piece of feral design from Gibson IMO a shape that will always be interesting and totally original The 'slightly aged' thinking is laughable.....be bold and make it look like new.... Love the banjo tuners.... If folks are prepared to pay the premium....good luck to them Personal favourite finish is Tobacco Sunburst.... Always think of The Stones and Johnny Winter at times like this..... V Oh....and Roxy Music..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Pickup surrounds. [thumbdn] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I agree its a looker with that finish. Now I do like the regular burst, but I like this much better. If it didnt have those dots, it would be nigh perfect. PMT are currently offering new Firebird V's (crown inlays) for £1,115. Add £350 for a re-fin in Cherry lacquer and, for £1,465, you're sorted! Pickup surrounds. [thumbdn] I don't follow your apparent disapproval, jdgm.......................surely reverse Firebirds NEED p'up surrounds?.... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I don't follow your apparent disapproval, jdgm.......................surely reverse Firebirds NEED p'up surrounds?.... Pip. Yes yes...but not chrome. Call me a Luddite. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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