77BFP Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I wasn't sure where to post this, so please move the topic if necessary! I've recently purchased a 1985 Gibson Firebird VII which is finished in Heather Poly. Unusually it has grover tuners rather than banjo tuners fitted- also meaning the headstock is slightly smaller/narrower than usual. It has a stop tail piece rather than a Lyre Vibrola and the pickguard was originally plain white- Firebird decal added by previous owner. I have searched high and low for a similar guitar but cannot find any on the internet. I managed to get in touch with a shop who previously sold the guitar back in 2000/2001. They said that this Firebird was 1 of 3 prototypes built by Gibson when they were trying to decide whether to reissue the V or VII?? The shop are an authorized Gibson dealer and I have no reason to doubt what they say, but I was wondering if anyone here could provide any more information? It has an 8 digit serial number stamped on the rear of headstock, no 'Made In Usa' stamp. The Firebird... Thanks in advance :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnV Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 It could be a prototype, but the serial number would help. Prototypes normally also get a prototype stamp on the back of the headstock. Curious for a clear picture of the serial number ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77BFP Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 It could be a prototype, but the serial number would help. Prototypes normally also get a prototype stamp on the back of the headstock. Curious for a clear picture of the serial number ! There's no prototype stamp.. I emailed Gibson and was told that the serial number referred to a Heather Poly Firebird VII built in 1985, but they couldn't provide me with any more information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77BFP Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thought I'd give this a bump 'cause I'm still looking for info! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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