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Gibson Firebird III Sunburst 1967

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: Original finish.

Body Material: Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.81" 12th - 1.03"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-1/2"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Electronics: The middle pickup is a vintage Gibson P90 but has a lighter flatwork and may have been replaced (see internal photos). The guitar has been rewired to have three volume pots and a master tone pot, and the bridge volume and tone pots, along with the tone capacitor, have been replaced. The guitar has three P90s, a three-way selector switch, three volume pots, and a master tone pot. The visible pot code dates to 1966.

Pickup Measurements: neck - 7.1 kΩ, middle - 6.6 kΩ, bridge - 6.5 kΩ

Hardware: The tuners have been replaced by Schallers and the neck has been refretted. A strap button has been added to the heel of the neck. The bridge has been replaced. All other hardware is original.

Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratching and shallow dings scattered throughout. The bass side waist has a long section of finish wear on its top edge. The back edge of the end of the headstock also shows a longer section of finish wear. The back of the headstock has some visible filled in screw holes and some finish wear where the original tuners had been removed. The metal hardware shows light tarnish with age.

Modifications/Repairs: The tuners have been replaced with Schallers and the original screw holes have been filled. A strap button has been installed on the heel of the neck and the bridge has been replaced. The guitar has been rewired to have three volume pots and a master tone pot. The bridge volume pot and tone pot are not original. The middle pickup may have been replaced, but is a vintage Gibson P90. The neck has been refretted.

Serial Number: 005337

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium width and tall with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1967.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

$5,995.00
Gibson Firebird III Sunburst 1967
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Description

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: Original finish.

Body Material: Mahogany

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.81" 12th - 1.03"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-1/2"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Electronics: The middle pickup is a vintage Gibson P90 but has a lighter flatwork and may have been replaced (see internal photos). The guitar has been rewired to have three volume pots and a master tone pot, and the bridge volume and tone pots, along with the tone capacitor, have been replaced. The guitar has three P90s, a three-way selector switch, three volume pots, and a master tone pot. The visible pot code dates to 1966.

Pickup Measurements: neck - 7.1 kΩ, middle - 6.6 kΩ, bridge - 6.5 kΩ

Hardware: The tuners have been replaced by Schallers and the neck has been refretted. A strap button has been added to the heel of the neck. The bridge has been replaced. All other hardware is original.

Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratching and shallow dings scattered throughout. The bass side waist has a long section of finish wear on its top edge. The back edge of the end of the headstock also shows a longer section of finish wear. The back of the headstock has some visible filled in screw holes and some finish wear where the original tuners had been removed. The metal hardware shows light tarnish with age.

Modifications/Repairs: The tuners have been replaced with Schallers and the original screw holes have been filled. A strap button has been installed on the heel of the neck and the bridge has been replaced. The guitar has been rewired to have three volume pots and a master tone pot. The bridge volume pot and tone pot are not original. The middle pickup may have been replaced, but is a vintage Gibson P90. The neck has been refretted.

Serial Number: 005337

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium width and tall with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1967.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case