Fantana Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 My Firebird Studio turned up this morning and it's gorgeous! A quick change of strings and clean up, and a few adjustments of the bridge and she's spot on. The Steinberger tuners are simply the best things I have ever used I've also moved the strap button to the back on the guitar, it's definitely helped combat the nosedive! I've already started thinking about upgrades for her, obviously new pots/wiring etc but I'm a P90 fanatic so it's probably going to be a set of P94's.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twanger Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Niiice! How does it sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 HNGD! Now update the signature! Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 She sounds lovely, infact even with the humbuckers she sounds quite bright. I love the matte finish on her, almost silky smooth And yes, I've now updated my signature to include my new 'bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewddawg1 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Congrats on your HNGD. That Firebird looks great as well as the rest of your collection. Now it's time to give her a good spanking lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Fantana' date=' excuse me while I 'jack your thread for a moment. Wouldn't a Junior look great with that finish? I think so. I know that Agile has the 201 and the 2300 Jr. that has the look, but Epi should definitley do this with the Junior instead of offering only a poly finish. That would be so beautiful. Sheila [i']Back to your regularly scheduled program.[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Prolly because it would look so close to the current Gibson LP Jr. that no one would want to pay $839 for one. I expect that happens a lot when Epi brings out a really great copy of a classic Gibby. And I bet it's one of the reasons you can't buy the Epi '57 Reissues anymore... PS: Congrats on the new 'bird Fanatana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Prolly because it would look so close to the current Gibson LP Jr. that no one would want to pay $839 for one. I expect that happens a lot when Epi brings out a really great copy of a classic Gibby. And I bet it's one of the reasons you can't buy the Epi '57 Reissues anymore... SEE?!! I knew it would look great! Thanks for sharing that. Didn't know it existed. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Yes, yes... Lovely! Satin finish/woodgrain! Me got one, too. Just wipe mine off with real chamios from auto store... NO polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Nice - congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Prolly because it would look so close to the current Gibson LP Jr. that no one would want to pay $839 for one. I expect that happens a lot when Epi brings out a really great copy of a classic Gibby. And I bet it's one of the reasons you can't buy the Epi '57 Reissues anymore... PS: Congrats on the new 'bird Fanatana! I was just discussing this the other day with someone and they said that was why the Epi's are no longer in production. IDK where he got the info but I believe it. I would put my 57 reissue up against any gibby lp jr. any day. Brian I think you and I are the only members on here with a 57' reissue. I don't recall any others. BTW congrats Fantana! That Firebird is a beautiful guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumbone Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Don't think I've ever seen those Steinberger tuners before...unusual and unique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I like that guitar top to bottom.. I've been jonesing lately for that style.. great finish. cool tuners. congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Don't think I've ever seen those Steinberger tuners before...unusual and unique! They suck. You don't want 'em. I had a sunburst FB Sudio that had 'em. They won't hold certain gauge strings. Made me so mad I got rid of it, but that was my only complaint about it, it sounded and felt great. HNGD, by the way. Change them tuners!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaj Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Yes' date=' yes... Lovely! Satin finish/woodgrain!Me got one, too. Just wipe mine off with real chamios from auto store... NO polish. [img']http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt26/Animalfarm1984/100_0205.jpg[/img] mmm.... Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Worn Brown, I believe. Yours looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 They suck. You don't want 'em. I had a sunburst FB Sudio that had 'em. They won't hold certain gauge strings. Made me so mad I got rid of it, but that was my only complaint about it, it sounded and felt great. I've now been playing the guitar almost non-stop for the last day and I've had no issues with the tuners. I use Ernie Ball 0.10's and they've neither slipped or gone too far out of tune. The 40:1 ratio is so accurate it's almost unbelievable and they are just so smooth in operation. Oh and I almost forgot, it took me less than 5 mins to fit the new set of strings, it's THAT easy!! But I suppose everyone has their preferences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I like that guitar top to bottom..I've been jonesing lately for that style.. great finish. cool tuners. congrats! Ditto that !!! HNGD !!! Love the finish[cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomeagle1 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Congrats! She is surely a beauty. Giving me GAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I've now been playing the guitar almost non-stop for the last day and I've had no issues with the tuners. I use Ernie Ball 0.10's and they've neither slipped or gone too far out of tune. The 40:1 ratio is so accurate it's almost unbelievable and they are just so smooth in operation. Oh and I almost forgot' date=' it took me less than 5 mins to fit the new set of strings, it's THAT easy!! But I suppose everyone has their preferences [/quote'] The issue I have with them is they wont hold any guage strings above .10s. I usually use .13s, but I couldnt get them to hold. Those tuners also hold niether .12s or .11s. The tuning acuracy is just about unmatched, but if I have to play on cheese wires what good are they? And Stew-Mac claims them to have 10mm holes. They don't. I couldn't find a suitable replacement. Bye-bye 'Birdie. I did get my LPC for it, so eveything turned out OK. (I still want a Firebird though...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I was just discussing this the other day with someone and they said that was why the Epi's are no longer in production. IDK where he got the info but I believe it. I would put my 57 reissue up against any gibby lp jr. any day. Brian I think you and I are the only members on here with a 57' reissue. I don't recall any others. BTW congrats Fantana! That Firebird is a beautiful guitar! Really? I would have thought there would be more than just us. Anyways' date=' what a great sleeper, here it is (again): [img']http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt163/brianehuff/Twins.jpg[/img] (Sorry to jack your thread again Fantana...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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