anaconda Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I would like to know what type of music is the firebirds best suited for.? i really like the stlye of the guitar so i was wondering what is it best suited for , blues. rock ect. let me know what you guys prefer to play on your firebirds. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The Firebird is a great instrument of character... I have mini H/B and P90 versions That covers most genres of electric guitar music....!!! Great for Johnny Winter style blues And Stones rock.... V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have a Firebird Studio which I use for rock... A Studio Non-Reverse Firebird on order - which rock as well. Both I am sure can handle other genres. There are the other models as well the V, VII, and the CS Non-Reverse Firebird (which I am sure is a really nice guitar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaconda Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 yea i kind of stuck between a gibson firebird or a american delux strat, or maybe a prs swamp ash special with the 3 small humbucker pickups. it tought to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 This is the thing about electric guitars particularly Totally different character between brand and type The reverse Firebird also has it's own balance and playing stance to set it apart from the mainstream IMO it sits well amongst a collection rather than being a sole guitar..... V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexri Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 When I think of a Firebird I think Brian Jones/Ronnie Wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Steve Winwood Stephen Stills Eric Clapton.... V 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97LPClassic Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 yea i kind of stuck between a gibson firebird or a american delux strat, or maybe a prs swamp ash special with the 3 small humbucker pickups. it tought to decide. Holy crap ,man. Buy the firebird! It's not even that hard of a question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaconda Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Holy crap ,man. Buy the firebird! It's not even that hard of a question! i am still trying to find one to look at in person. i have been seeing to my gibsons with finsh flaws and other defects latley.. but its on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluezguy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I would like to know what type of music is the firebirds best suited for.? i really like the stlye of the guitar so i was wondering what is it best suited for , blues. rock ect. let me know what you guys prefer to play on your firebirds. thanks Just DO the 'bird! Like a lot of the guys have said ... it is very versatile and tonally complex. Two factors govern that statement : 1. your own feel and attack 2. your amplification and toys attached. I got my first FirebirdV in 1976 - that was the bi-centennial re-issue. It became my primary tool over my Strats, Teles and LPs for a number of years. Then, I got another one (FirebirdV) in 2003. It now rotates between open 'G' and 'E' tunings as it is an incredible sliding instrument. Only real temporary downside is the lousy balance when standing due to weight of banjo tuners and long neck ... I love long necks You get over this after a few 4-5 hour gigs or rehearsals. I never thought I'd enjoy the sounds of ceramic pickups but they do grow on you and are clear, crisp and loud. My old bird had alnicos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO'C Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 yea i kind of stuck between a gibson firebird or a american delux strat, or maybe a prs swamp ash special with the 3 small humbucker pickups. it tought to decide. My advice is that you really need to play one before you decide. I have a 2003 Custom Shop Non-reversed TV White. I have about 30 guitars, LP's, semi-hollow Gibsons, Explorer, Strats, etc. and the Firebird is amongst my least favorites. I love the look of it and always wanted one from the time I was a kid in the 70's. I finally bought one without playing it first. What I've discovered is that it is a beautiful and great sounding guitar. Mine has 3 P90's. But I don't enjoy playing it because it is just too big. I'm 5'10", 180 lb and my hands are somewhat small. The case is also huge and I have trouble fitting it into the trunk of my car. It's the same size as my Jazz Bass case. Personally, I think it's a tall man's guitar. I agree with Bluezguy about it being unbalanced for standing and playing. Maybe I'll take his advice and try mine for open tuning slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloppyJimbo81 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Have you ever bought an album that you didn't like at first because it was different from what you expected? But then you listened to it a few times, and it became one of your favorites? That's the way I grew to love my Gibson Firebird. It's my #1 guitar now. Bought a 2017 Firebird V sight unseen having never played one. It's the most beautiful guitar I own, hands down, and the stock pickups sound better than my SG, LP, Strat, and Tele. It's the best of all worlds. I wasn't sure if I jived with the body at first, and the original case is ridiculously huge. I bought an SKB molded gig bag, which makes it 1000x easier to take to a gig. I thought about selling it a few times, but then I'd play it one last time and would decide hell no I'm not selling it. Now it's my go-to guitar. It fits every genre except maybe jazz and metal. if you're ever in a situation where you can't decide if you should take a Strat or a Les Paul to a gig, just take a Firebird and you're golden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Firebirds are very versatile and beautiful guitars. In the right hands, they would very good at ... welll ... anything. Albeit a little "controversial", I think the new ones are phenomenal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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