SteveFord Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Back in High School Guitar Player magazine had just been launched and I started reading all of Tom Wheeler's articles about Gibsons from days gone by and my drug addled teen-aged mind was permanently warped by the pictures I saw there. I saw an early black Les Paul with P90s and my eyeballs popped out of my head with an audible BOING! noise. Holy Iconic Guitars, Batman!!! I've wanted one ever since. A little over 40 years later here comes a modern day facsimile of sorts. I'm really excited about this one. (don't tell the wife) Edited August 9, 2020 by SteveFord 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Freakin' awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 I told my wife. Also told her about my next (and final) electric guitar purchase. I think I'll start giving portions of my dinner to the dog and see what happens to it before I dig in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Looks great congrats Steve. What model is that? And what is the next/final purchase gonna be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 You got game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 That's a 2018 Classic. The last one is going to be a Firebird VII. I did something really stupid (went to a stereo store) and put myself into a bind and had to sell mine years ago. I missed one for $1900 and then another one for $2200 in the last two weeks. One will turn up sooner or later. If anyone stumbles across one, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Nice; LP with P90s is a fantastic combination. I've lost count - how many is that now? We need a group shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 I'm not sure, I think it'll be 13 electrics, one nice acoustic and two low budget acoustics. When a Firebird VII I can afford finally pops up I will do a group shot. Probably be best when The Wife Monster isn't around to jaw away at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Nice, hope you find it worth the 40 year wait 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, SteveFord said: I'm not sure, I think it'll be 13 electrics, one nice acoustic and two low budget acoustics. When a Firebird VII I can afford finally pops up I will do a group shot. Probably be best when The Wife Monster isn't around to jaw away at me. You must love being married. I for one can't stand it. How do we as men get rooked into it? Edited August 10, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 They are good actresses when you are dating and the little head isn't very bright. This one hasn't been on a motorcycle in years. Whole different thing before the ring went on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 The ring is evil. My wife's is a Garth Brooks fan. Should have takin that as a sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 6 hours ago, SteveFord said: I told my wife. Also told her about my next (and final) electric guitar purchase. I think I'll start giving portions of my dinner to the dog and see what happens to it before I dig in. Wise man say, feed dog first until certain. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: You must love being married. I for one can't stand it. How do we as men get rooked into it? You can't live with them and you can't live without them. I have to admit though, My wife has bought me 7 of the 9 guitars I own. One was a cheap $300.00 12 string acoustic. I traded it off for a better one and didn't tell her as I didn't want to hurt her feelings. She didn't notice the difference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 That might be the best of the lot. Almost seems strange to see one in that style where the nitro hasn't had 60 years or so of checking and the numbers on the volume and tone knobs haven't had 60 years of yellowing from tobacco smoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Wow nice LP...Congrats Mr Ford..enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Well... Are you and the dog still with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Arf! although the week is still young. The order is in, now just the wait for it to make its way from Canada to Pennsyltucky. I ordered a padded Levy's strap for it as there's no weigh relief so I expect it will weigh as much as an MG Midget. The people at Gibson are evil. Every so often they'll come out with something very similar to things I saw as a kid and then filed away. Still on the hunt for that Firebird VII, I'm pretty sure one will pop up by mid September at the latest. If you've never played one, they may look similar to a Firebird V but feel like a totally different instrument. The V is real easy to play, the VII is something you have to struggle with - they're heavy, they feel really long, the neck is kind of stout and they're just really weird. What the hell is this thing and why did I buy it?!? Edited August 10, 2020 by SteveFord 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, SteveFord said: Arf! although the week is still young. The order is in, now just the wait for it to make its way from Canada to Pennsyltucky. I ordered a padded Levy's strap for it as there's no weigh relief so I expect it will weigh as much as an MG Midget. The people at Gibson are evil. Every so often they'll come out with something very similar to things I saw as a kid and then filed away. Still on the hunt for that Firebird VII, I'm pretty sure one will pop up by mid September at the latest. If you've never played one, they may look similar to a Firebird V but feel like a totally different instrument. The V is real easy to play, the VII is something you have to struggle with - they're heavy, they feel really long, the neck is kind of stout and they're just really weird. What the hell is this thing and why did I buy it?!? Sounds like a VII is like having a wife and a V is like renting a prostitute. Edited August 10, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) 51 minutes ago, SteveFord said: Arf! although the week is still young. The order is in, now just the wait for it to make its way from Canada to Pennsyltucky. I ordered a padded Levy's strap for it as there's no weigh relief so I expect it will weigh as much as an MG Midget. The people at Gibson are evil. Every so often they'll come out with something very similar to things I saw as a kid and then filed away. Still on the hunt for that Firebird VII, I'm pretty sure one will pop up by mid September at the latest. If you've never played one, they may look similar to a Firebird V but feel like a totally different instrument. The V is real easy to play, the VII is something you have to struggle with - they're heavy, they feel really long, the neck is kind of stout and they're just really weird. What the hell is this thing and why did I buy it?!? I had a 59 MGA with an aluminum body that a couple of us could pick up the rear and move it.. I have seen used reissue F VII's going for around 2k, but no new ones at all... Found an open box never been played 2013 for 9995 on eBay.. Edited August 10, 2020 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Who knows what these people are thinking but he'll have that one for quite some time. Here's my last Firebird VII Fun Fact: the neck pick up sounds great, flip to the middle and it's Hmmm let's try the bridge pick up and it's even wimpier than the middle position. Why have 3 pick ups when only the top one sounds good? Maybe they're just for looks. When I sold mine the buyer asked me, "So, that's your main axe, right?" Well, ummm, sure! All of the above might explain why they probably sell 1000 Firebird Vs to every VII they make. Edited August 11, 2020 by SteveFord 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, SteveFord said: Who knows what these people are thinking but he'll have that one for quite some time. Here's my last Firebird VII Fun Fact: the neck pick up sounds great, flip to the middle and it's Hmmm let's try the bridge pick up and it's even wimpier than the middle position. Why have 3 pick ups when only the top one sounds good? Maybe they're just for looks. When I sold mine the buyer asked me, "So, that's your main axe, right?" Well, ummm, sure! Typically the neck pup position is inherently louder so the mid and bridge would need to be wound progressively hotter which also has an effect on the sound. Other brands do attempt to balance the pup volume, Gibson doesn't always seem to do it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Exactly who do you want this guitar. Every thing you say about it is negative or am I reading this wrong Steve. Excuse me Chris Martin IV, I'd like the D-28 that sounds like trash and can ya charge me an extra grand to boot. Edited August 11, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Your wife called. I told her it was a puppy. You're good 🙂 Also gorgeous guitar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Exactly who do you want this guitar. Every thing you say about it is negative or am I reading this wrong Steve. Excuse me Chris Martin IV, I'd like the D-28 that sounds like trash and can ya charge me an extra grand to boot. I've got to agree w/ Sarge here- you're not really talking this one up. What is the draw to the VII for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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