midiman56 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Good Lord … days off can be dangerous, as can spending time in these forums getting ideas. I had been on the lookout for a Firebird VII and scored this one today! It is a 2004 made in Korea at the Saein Plant. It was on consignment at Cowtown Guitars here in Las Vegas. It was also “love at FIRST sight, feel, play, and hear”! It has a couple of tiny knocks on it … less than you would expect on a five year old guitar, but the gold is almost perfect. Tuning and intonation are spot on (Cowtown does a tremendous job setting these up). The mini-humbuckers just SING! Seriously, this guitar just sounds so … THERE! Balls for days anywhere from sharp and cutting to warm and mellow. I really put it through its paces on a variety of amp setting and it rang through clear as a bell! The neck is straight and true and the action is all I could ask for … I feel really lucky to have stumbled on this as I had been watching several on EBay over the last few weeks … just fighting the GAS. Being able to actually play this one put me over the edge. So … now the hunt begins for a set of good, high gear-ratio banjo tuners … any suggestions? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Congratulations, Midiman!! That's a great looking Firebird! HNGD, indeed! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelligentAl Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 That. Looks. Awesome. Very nice find, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 HNGD - Thanks for the pictures. Now let me clean the drool off my keyboard Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Really nice..Every time I see a FireBird or as a matter of fact any other guitar I want it no matter what !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Congratulations on your acquisition MIDIman. It looks like you've scored a lovely Firebird there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I know how much you've been banging on about these in the last couple of weeks so congratulations! Looks amazing. Also, I'll be sending you an email later with a few tracks as promised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 That's pretty sweet! I've always wanted a Firebird, but not the Studio ones. That one's a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn c Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Stew Mac has a version of those tuners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Chico Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Beautiful! Firebirds have always looked so cool to me. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I had a red one a couple of years ago. The sunburst looks way better!!! Good score, Jim!!! It's not an Epi, but yesterday was HNGD for me: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I had a red one a couple of years ago. The sunburst looks way better!!! Good score' date=' Jim!!! It's not an Epi, but yesterday was HNGD for me: [center'][/center] That's a mighty cool lookin' guitar there, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Jerrymac: Is that a Gretsch G3161? There is a guy on the local Vegas Craigslist currently selling an orange one. That is one great looking guitar ... love those "cat's eye" holes! Thanks so much for all of the feedback on the Firebird, guys! I was playing her way into the night and I couldn’t be happier. I know that there’s always a “honeymoon period” with any new guitar, but I just can’t imagine ever getting tired of the unique sound of this guitar. It’s hard to describe, but it’s almost like taking the crisp bite of a Fender … and fattening it up … giving it some chunk! Thank you again for all the good wishes! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28v6r Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Quality there Jim, a real nice Guitar and good condition too.. A YouTube video of yours would be nice.........Give us a taste, gwan ye know you want to..... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Jerrymac: Is that a Gretsch G3161? There is a guy on the local Vegas Craigslist currently selling an orange one. That is one great looking guitar ... love those "cat's eye" holes! G3156. The G3161 has Gretsch humbuckers, and it's thinner (2" as opposed to 2.75"). Forum member JohnO has a 3161, it's really nice and I do prefer the thinner body. But I like the DeArmond (Dynasonic) pickups, and this satisfies my craving for a White Falcon!!! (Not really). Plus I got it at a really good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 G3156. The G3161 has Gretsch humbuckers' date=' and it's thinner (2" as opposed to 2.75"). Forum member JohnO has a 3161, it's really nice and I do prefer the thinner body. But I like the DeArmond (Dynasonic) pickups, and this satisfies my craving for a White Falcon!!! (Not really). Plus I got it at a really good price. [/quote'] I have a 5120 that I am very happy with. Eventually I'll get around to upgrading it with a good set of pups. TV Jones are tempting, but will cost half as much as the guitar did in the first place! LOL Your's is really a beauty! JIm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Congrats Jim, Your Vintage Sunburst Bird is gorgeous. If you do decide to do the banjo tuners you gotta give us some more pics!! mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishdazzler Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 congrats on the new guitar! looks wicked! dazzler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Congrats to you both. Now I have GAS, but not sure for what. Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Man I'd like to have one of those Firebirds. Congrats Midi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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