1996 Gibson Custom Shop Firebird VII Vintage Reissue Electric Guitar W/ohc
Item History & Price
Up for sale, a 1996 Gibson Firebird VII in excellent condition and in perfect working order with a Tobacco Sunburst lacquer finish. A faithful reissue of the Firebird's 1963-64 specifications, this guitar boasts vintage spec 'banjo' tuners and the classic combination of an ABR-1 bridge and stopbar tailpiece to maximize the power and sustain of the neck through body construction. Chimey, cutting, and wound particularly hot, the pickups have a distinct tonal character that sets them apar...t from a traditional mini humbucker. Whether you're looking for detailed cleans or saturated overdriven tones, the mahogany/walnut construction of this Firebird and the top notch pickups help you achieve tones applicable to a wide range of genres. Weighing in at a mere 8lbs 5oz, the guitar is fairly easy on the back too. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, we've dialed in this Firebird with 10-46 strings and low action.
The neck features a medium C shaped profile with good shoulders and just a hair more depth as you travel up the bound ebony fretboard. The profile measures .837" deep at the first fret, graduating to .911" at the 12th fret. Unlike other Firebird models which have rosewood boards, the ebony fretboard on this VII adds that distinct clarity and attack for which this tone wood is known, giving focus to the hot pickups. The frets are in remarkable shape with perfectly rounded crowns and virtually no wear, and the guitar conforms to vintage Gibson spec with a 24 3/4" scale. The nut has been upgraded to a hand-carved piece of bone, measuring 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the banjo tuners turn smoothly, and the back of the headstock has a gold Custom Shop Gibson logo.
All of the electronics work as they should, with untouched solder joints and CTS pots which date to the 26th week of 1996. The gold hardware shows light wear through the gold plating on the middle and bridge pickup covers, as well as the bass side edge of the bridge bass and tailpiece studs. Minor cosmetic wear includes light buckle rash on the back but not through the finish and a few small scattered nicks on the guitar as a whole. This Firebird VII is a rare Custom Shop iteration with just the right patina, flawless frets, and a professional setup.
The original brown tolex Gibson hardshell case with plush pink interior is included.
Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $90, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise, ” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import. We have all necessary CITES paperwork in-hand to ship rosewood worldwide.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
The neck features a medium C shaped profile with good shoulders and just a hair more depth as you travel up the bound ebony fretboard. The profile measures .837" deep at the first fret, graduating to .911" at the 12th fret. Unlike other Firebird models which have rosewood boards, the ebony fretboard on this VII adds that distinct clarity and attack for which this tone wood is known, giving focus to the hot pickups. The frets are in remarkable shape with perfectly rounded crowns and virtually no wear, and the guitar conforms to vintage Gibson spec with a 24 3/4" scale. The nut has been upgraded to a hand-carved piece of bone, measuring 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the banjo tuners turn smoothly, and the back of the headstock has a gold Custom Shop Gibson logo.
All of the electronics work as they should, with untouched solder joints and CTS pots which date to the 26th week of 1996. The gold hardware shows light wear through the gold plating on the middle and bridge pickup covers, as well as the bass side edge of the bridge bass and tailpiece studs. Minor cosmetic wear includes light buckle rash on the back but not through the finish and a few small scattered nicks on the guitar as a whole. This Firebird VII is a rare Custom Shop iteration with just the right patina, flawless frets, and a professional setup.
The original brown tolex Gibson hardshell case with plush pink interior is included.
Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $90, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise, ” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import. We have all necessary CITES paperwork in-hand to ship rosewood worldwide.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
