Larsongs Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 This is the current new Inventory at Sweetwater.. Glad I bought my V when I did.. https://www.sweetwater.com/c589--Gibson_Custom--Firebird--Electric_Guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, Larsongs said: This is the current new Inventory at Sweetwater.. Glad I bought my V when I did.. https://www.sweetwater.com/c589--Gibson_Custom--Firebird--Electric_Guitars Wow those are not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 9 hours ago, Larsongs said: This is the current new Inventory at Sweetwater.. Glad I bought my V when I did.. https://www.sweetwater.com/c589--Gibson_Custom--Firebird--Electric_Guitars  8 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Wow those are not cheap. Sure, because they are all Custom Shop models. USA ones are what can't be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 13 hours ago, Wmachine said:  Sure, because they are all Custom Shop models. USA ones are what can't be found. Custom Shop models are the new USA ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 12 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Custom Shop models are the new USA ones. I don't know if you are serious or not, but but no, they are not the new USA models. But as I said earlier the Custom Shop is becoming more of a production line for Gibson. There are still new USA Firebird models. Except you can't get one right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 11 hours ago, Wmachine said: I don't know if you are serious or not, but but no, they are not the new USA models. But as I said earlier the Custom Shop is becoming more of a production line for Gibson. There are still new USA Firebird models. Except you can't get one right now. It’s a joke, but if they are the only new ones you can buy, then that’s it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: It’s a joke, but if they are the only new ones you can buy, then that’s it. Also they're made in the USA and are models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 On 12/25/2022 at 2:36 PM, Pinch said: Also they're made in the USA and are models. Point Set Match Pinch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 I'm not a fan of epi, let alone an epi bird. The epi bird insnt even neck through. It doesnt play the same or feel the same when ampped. In my view, that will set it apart from any other. Kinda anoyed seeing a firebird CS w set neck. I'm old school. I rate solid guitars by neck design w exeptions. Bolt on, set, and neck through as being best, for me. The feel/physical resonance if you will, at volume is like nothing else. The info I got from gibson was via email. Not high up the pecking order at all. They said I couldnt reserve one, the $1900 model, and that it wasnt set in stone that it wont be produced again. Really sad. Been trying to get into a real bird that wont break my bank for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachmoe Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 57 minutes ago, CROWB8 said: I'm not a fan of epi, let alone an epi bird. The epi bird insnt even neck through. It doesnt play the same or feel the same when ampped. In my view, that will set it apart from any other. Kinda anoyed seeing a firebird CS w set neck. The current IBG Epiphone firebirds ARE NECK THROUGH construction. Â The info I got from gibson was via email. Not high up the pecking order at all. They said I couldnt reserve one, the $1900 model, and that it wasnt set in stone that it wont be produced again. This aligns with what Mat Kohler said back when I questioned him about the USA Firebirds being discontinued. They would go away for a couple of years but they would return. Â Pic is my 2020 Epic IBG Firebird that I had refinished. Â Edited December 28, 2022 by Coachmoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Coachmoe said:  Aright. I pulled the trigger. Hope I'm not disappointed. Having it shipped in a case that I purchased for it as well. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone/Epiphone-Firebird-Solidbody-Electric.gc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachmoe Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 35 minutes ago, CROWB8 said: Aright. I pulled the trigger. Hope I'm not disappointed. Having it shipped in a case that I purchased for it as well. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone/Epiphone-Firebird-Solidbody-Electric.gc Crow, I've had two of those Epi's. IMHO, best bang for the buck out there. Real CTS pots, orange drops. Only complaint I had was why did they cheap out on the switch and jack? I replaced mine with Switchcraft ones and it's good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Coachmoe said: Crow, I've had two of those Epi's. IMHO, best bang for the buck out there. Real CTS pots, orange drops. Only complaint I had was why did they cheap out on the switch and jack? I replaced mine with Switchcraft ones and it's good to go! ".....why did they cheap out on the switch and jack?" Because its chineezzz? Seriously tho, Ty for the heads up, but, Havent met an epi toggle that didnt fail. Not that I've *owned a lot of epi's. Reputation/experience there precedes it. I have a switchcraft coming as well. And yup! 1/3 the price of a gibby. Got gibby's case though, https://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/Firebird-Original-Hardshell-Case.gc ------ Edit, Back order till Jan 12. I plan on doing a NGD thread here. So........ Edit again, You realize this is all your fault. At least thats what I'm telling the wifey. 🙃 Edited December 29, 2022 by CROWB8 Just cuz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 On 10/28/2021 at 11:14 AM, SteveFord said: Pardon me for intruding, I will not do it again. Here is what will happen. They will discontinue them, and then bring them back with an inflated price tag. And you Gibson guys will eat it up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Here is what will happen. They will discontinue them, and then bring them back with an inflated price tag. And you Gibson guys will eat it up If they put banjo's on it and be $2500 or under, yup, I'll buy all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 minute ago, CROWB8 said: If they put banjo's on it and be $2500 or under, yup, I'll buy all day. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Time will tell. Ya know they wont go back to banjo's. I can wish~. But there's no doubt they will raise the price. A given there for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachmoe Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 54 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Here is what will happen. They will discontinue them, and then bring them back with an inflated price tag. And you Gibson guys will eat it up Sarge, your comment makes it sound like you are NOT a Gibson fan. If that is the case, why are you here?🤔🤔🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachmoe Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 52 minutes ago, CROWB8 said: If they put banjo's on it and be $2500 or under, yup, I'll buy all day. Agree! I am curious to see what the price increases will look like in 2023. Can't remember when they go up, sometime in the first quarter if I'm not mistaken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 57 minutes ago, Coachmoe said: Sarge, your comment makes it sound like you are NOT a Gibson fan. If that is the case, why are you here?🤔🤔🤔 Man how many times do I have to hear this? I’ve owned many Gibsons, been a member here since 2014 or so. I guess because I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachmoe Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Man how many times do I have to hear this? I’ve owned many Gibsons, been a member here since 2014 or so. I guess because I can. Ok, so you've been here since 2014 and owned many Gubsons. Your comment suggested otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Coachmoe said: Ok, so you've been here since 2014 and owned many Gubsons. Your comment suggested otherwise. Want pics of what I’ve owned. That’s the forums unwritten rule - pics or it didn’t happen. I guess you assumed? You know the saying about that. Edited December 28, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) I'd go for a white one, proper headstock, banjo tuners and a Maestro vibrato. I won't do the custom shop prices, though. Â Edited December 29, 2022 by SteveFord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco mancini Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 On 12/20/2022 at 1:05 AM, SteveFord said: I have a 2020, it's called Luden because it's the color of a cough drop. The pick ups sound really good in this one, that head stock could stand some improvement (it's flat like a Fedner, tuners are real close together). I wasn't looking, I don't know if there were any 2021 or 2022 models. I had something similar in phelam blue a 17 model  https://ibb.co/NmJdFQB but what i did not like of that guitar were  those black ticknesses under the pickups ... i just hate them ! the trapezoid inlays which for me are awful on firebirds  and those unwatchable steinberger tuners which kind of "dwarfed" the headstock , along with the quality of costruction, especially the keyboard , and you understood the quality of that instrument just by playing it off , thanks god i made to sell back the guitar for 1800 euros which was areal deal even tho I payed it 2000 dollars in japan  . For me the perfect Firebird is the 64 III reissue which i evetually managed to buy  with the whammy bar and the wrap around tail bridge  and if you use the whammy justy as a tremolo  the guitar stays perfectly in tune . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 On 12/28/2022 at 2:19 PM, Coachmoe said: Crow, I've had two of those Epi's. IMHO, best bang for the buck out there. Real CTS pots, orange drops. Only complaint I had was why did they cheap out on the switch and jack? I replaced mine with Switchcraft ones and it's good to go! For sure. The only switches I've replaced (2) were on otherwise decent EPIs. Fortunately a easy fix.  On 12/28/2022 at 2:25 PM, CROWB8 said: ".....why did they cheap out on the switch and jack? Edit again, You realize this is all your fault. At least thats what I'm telling the wifey. 🙃 Yes it is CROWB8's fault.  But you still owe us a review when you get it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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