Gibson Firebird Suburst 1976

Gibson Firebird Suburst 1976

$204.14
Sale price  $204.14 Regular price  $4,295.00
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Gibson Firebird Suburst 1976

Gibson Firebird Suburst 1976

$204.14
Sale price  $204.14 Regular price  $4,295.00
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Finish: The back of the neck and body has been oversprayed. There may also be a small touchup on the treble side of the back of the neck; the remainder of the finish is original.

Body Material: Mahogany

Body Details: Mahogany neck-through-body design with solid mahogany wings. There is a spot on the front of the bass waist which appears to have been sanded to remove a sticker.

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), 1.00" (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Neck Details: Neck-through-body design with two piece mahogany neck, unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a small 2-3" stretch on the back of the headstock transition which appears darker under a blacklight. It's possible this is a repaired crack and finish touchup, however there are no other visible signs of a repair to tell.

Electronics: Original Gibson Firebird pickups with embossed patent numbers on the back, and original electronics with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for both pickups. The tone caps have been replaced, and the pot codes date to 1976.

Pickup Measurements: 6.1k (neck), 6.1k (bridge)

Hardware: Original

Weight: 8 lbs

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has nice aging present, with various small dents, dings, and light scratches from use. There is a spot on the front of the bass waist which appears to have been sanded, and the back of the body/neck has been oversprayed. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the hardware is nicely tarnished.

Modifications/Repairs: -Back of the guitar has been oversprayed-Possible crack repair & finish touchup on back of headstock transition-Replaced tone caps

Serial Number: 00230476

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The wide frets are low with light play wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1976.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

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