Firebird Neck

[SteveFord]

As usual I'm plotting my next move and there's a Firebird I've been looking at for quite some time.  Earlier today I ready an article about "Firebird Neck" and how the weight of the banjo tuners could cause the necks to snap easily, even if they're in the case.

I took a much closer look at this guitar and not only is it beat up but look at that neck, I don't think that's a relfection.

Shame as that's exactly the color my old one was so that's what drew me to it.

Edited September 18, 2020 by SteveFord

[Mutha]

At a guess its  like it fell against a table edge, marked head, tuner and stressed finish. 

[SteveFord]

I wonder if it turns into this if you take the strings off:

That was a Martin HD-28 which showed up a few years back.  That pic is day 2 after I changed the strings.

[Larsongs]

That would be a pass for me....

Mine has Steinberger's which are amazingly accurate Tuners... I've had mine for about 5-6 years with no Neck issues..

Edited September 19, 2020 by Larsongs

[jdgm]

I wouldn't buy it.

[Keefoman]

It looks like they are just finish cracks, but it's hard to tell from the pictures. I also see markings from rubber on a wall hanger that has reacted with the nitro.

[Larsongs]

There are lots of Firebirds out there without cracked Necks you can buy.. Why would you even consider this?

[kidblast]

run away....

[badbluesplayer]

Ouch!  😬

[Sgt. Pepper]

Make me a deal and make it straight.

[SteveFord]

I'm not buying this one or even considering it.

Once I started looking at the pictures it was what are you, nuts?  $3700 or something crazy like that.