StJerky
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I ordered SD seymourized minis for both bridge and neck.The possibility to split them into single coils was a deciding factor.
They are now in place and they sound great. One day I will buy banjo tuners too, and then it is perfect.
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I ordered SD seymourized minis for both bridge and neck.The possibility to split them into single coils was a deciding factor.
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The original pickups cut through very well with the band and sound ok with earplugs on. But somewhat icepicky when playing alone without hearing protection.
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I just checked the resistance of my Epiphone Firebird's pickups. Both were 14,26 kohm. I'm beginning to think they sound a bit harsh. I guess they are both similar pickups. I'm considering trying a SD seymorized mini for bridge and SD vintage mini for neck.
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Ebay just emailed me that there is one for sale
A week ago there was a similar one in Finland for under 400€.
Edit: it's still there, but says sold.
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If your other guitars sound muddy and have open coil pickups, you might try humbucker's that have metal cases as they will sound brighter. Also if you lower your existing pickups a bit it will help clean up the way they sound.
I lowered the pickups of Tokai and adjusted the screws high. Now a lot brighter tone.
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I' m agrre,
Nice Gibson Firebird clone , It' s not mine but I prefer Banjo tuners and Seymour Duncan mini-humbuckers. Is it normal the 1 ply pickguard?
Is that an Epiphone? Looks just like mine, except for banjo-tuners (which are of course right for Firebird). Mine has grovers. 1-ply on mine too.
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Its not surprising that your FireBird plays better than your friends Gibson's. I experienced the same thing with my Epi SG's, I ended up selling my Gibson SG's because I didn't play them anymore.
If you intend to replace your pickups, I would recommend aftermarket mini humbucker's. Like Seymour Duncan's or many others. Your FireBird has really good pickups in it, the only reason for change would be to get a different sound but then it may not sound like a FireBird any more.
If your other guitars sound muddy and have open coil pickups, you might try humbucker's that have metal cases as they will sound brighter. Also if you lower your existing pickups a bit it will help clean up the way they sound.
I'm happy with FB sound, not going to change anything in it now.
I was already going to service my Tokai. I'll try the metal covers. If it doesn't change, I'll just use it when I play in trio lineup. Fatter sound is OK then.
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The "Limited Edition" "Custom Shop" guitars are made better than the standard models and originally come with a much higher price tag. Your Firebird should have a though body neck like the Gibson Firebird's and all mahogany body. This I think makes them very collectable. I have 2, 2011 Epi 61 SG Specials that fit in this category.
Beautiful SG:s. Yes, my FB is neck through body. I'm happy with it. A real Gibson would be a bit too much for me. I think this one is really as good. At least it feels a lot better than my friends Gibson SG and other friends Melody Makers.
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Have played 3 rehearsals with Firebird and I love it. Bright sound and cuts through very well. I'm even thinking of replacing The pickups of my ole Tokai Love Rock with something similar tonewise. It now has SD JB / '59 combo. A lot muddier than the Firebird pickups. Any recommendations for replacements of full size humbuckers?.
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I have noticed too that it seems really "limited". I have found a couple of these white ones and some other colours. Nyt not much information really. Must someday take off the pickups and see if there's any hints there. I like the sound, but I'm curious. Also then I can see the wood, which I think is mahogany, but can't be sure, before checking out.
Here seems to be a similar one
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At least Panasonic mic switches are considered high quality.
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Really? I've never heard of Panasonic pickups. Any info of them?
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I almost bought a worn cherry Firebird Studio with set neck and normal humbuckers. At the last moment noticed this. I'm so happy with it. Been wanting a Firebird for almost 30 years.
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The serial tells that:
Your guitar was made at the
Unsung Plant, Korea
on August, 2007
Production Number: 1570
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I bought this Epiphone Firebird V Custom Shop Limited Edition 2007 guitar. Great guitar. Does anybody know which brand are the mini humbuckers in it?
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Do I need to loosen my strings when adjusting a TOM bridge?
in Epiphone Electrics
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I don't loosen them. Never in almost 40 years had any problems.