I have this Firebird and have to say it’s a keeper. I’ve owned and still own Gibson guitars for over 40 years and this feels and plays as good. The pickups are shockingly good! I hope you have great luck with your Firebird!
I bought one last year from Sweetwater. They were running a sale, $649 with a free Plek job thrown in. Best fret job I've ever seen. They even string it up with strings of your preference. But you got a hell of a good deal there. Firebirds have their own sound, and the Epi version captured it pretty well. One thing though, I put Dunlop #2 fingerboard oil on it, wiped off the excess, and overnight the indian laurel looked fantastic. It's good for the wood too, keep it from shrinking and cracking. Good review, thanks!
I'm definitely going to put that very oil on it when I restring it. I actually remember when Sweetwater had that deal with the Plek job and almost got one then (I think I waited too long to get it then). I'm really happy with mine and can't imagine paying what it would take to get a Gibson (or the more expensive Epiphone) compared to this one.
@@NicholasANappiNick I was actually wishing I could remember some while I was making the video, but it’s been awhile and I didn’t dare try it unrehearsed.
I previously had a 2017 Gibson Firebird Studio T but it never felt right or scratched that itch so to speak. The Epi does, mainly because it is a true neck thru. Much like you I found there was no Gibson production model available and going after them on the used market is quite expensive. The only new ones you can currently get from Gibson are custom shop models
@@WalkenDead I had a very similar experience. I wanted a “real” neck-thru Firebird and even though it was a somewhat reasonable $1,999 when Gibson last offered it as a production model a few years ago they are often hundreds more than that used since they are relatively scarce. I’m very pleased with this one and like even better now that I’ve set it up properly (I was right, the bridge was just set way too high and other than lowering the bridge pickup as well it was fine).
Mine does have the CTS pots, so I can confirm that. I have not as yet confirmed that the pickups are true Firebird pickups. If they are they would be rail pickups, which would mean I'd have to take the covers off. Sooner or later I will take a look
I just got one also cut that tone down to 2 to 3 in both pickups will sound way better way to bright on anything over God bless great video cut that tone down brother I'm going to put a 57 or p90 in my bridge I think bridge pickup sounds absolutely horrible the neck isn't bad middle isn't bad Allen Collins had p90 in his bridge 👍God bless
@@PunchtheLion thank you very much. It usually about 15-20 at any given time. A lot unfortunately come and go to keep new things cycling through for the channel.
I have this Firebird and have to say it’s a keeper. I’ve owned and still own Gibson guitars for over 40 years and this feels and plays as good. The pickups are shockingly good! I hope you have great luck with your Firebird!
@@jaygetner731 thank you very much. That is good to hear. I love it more and more as I continue to play it.
I bought one last year from Sweetwater. They were running a sale, $649 with a free Plek job thrown in. Best fret job I've ever seen. They even string it up with strings of your preference. But you got a hell of a good deal there. Firebirds have their own sound, and the Epi version captured it pretty well. One thing though, I put Dunlop #2 fingerboard oil on it, wiped off the excess, and overnight the indian laurel looked fantastic. It's good for the wood too, keep it from shrinking and cracking. Good review, thanks!
I'm definitely going to put that very oil on it when I restring it. I actually remember when Sweetwater had that deal with the Plek job and almost got one then (I think I waited too long to get it then). I'm really happy with mine and can't imagine paying what it would take to get a Gibson (or the more expensive Epiphone) compared to this one.
Waiting for some Johnny Winter licks 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@NicholasANappiNick I was actually wishing I could remember some while I was making the video, but it’s been awhile and I didn’t dare try it unrehearsed.
I love the firebird
One thing I would suggest, go ahead and put whatever strings that you like on the guitar. Usually the strings on imports are garbage.
Got one from Sweetwater a few months ago. Great guitar!
I previously had a 2017 Gibson Firebird Studio T but it never felt right or scratched that itch so to speak. The Epi does, mainly because it is a true neck thru. Much like you I found there was no Gibson production model available and going after them on the used market is quite expensive. The only new ones you can currently get from Gibson are custom shop models
@@WalkenDead I had a very similar experience. I wanted a “real” neck-thru Firebird and even though it was a somewhat reasonable $1,999 when Gibson last offered it as a production model a few years ago they are often hundreds more than that used since they are relatively scarce. I’m very pleased with this one and like even better now that I’ve set it up properly (I was right, the bridge was just set way too high and other than lowering the bridge pickup as well it was fine).
Wish i had one even more now
@@UNIRockLIVE this is my first Firebird and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite guitars.
Pshh.. you got that Unirock credit lol ..go for the new '63 reissue!
The originals never had a stop tailpiece.
Was it just a wrap around bridge?
Mine does have the CTS pots, so I can confirm that. I have not as yet confirmed that the pickups are true Firebird pickups. If they are they would be rail pickups, which would mean I'd have to take the covers off. Sooner or later I will take a look
I just got one also cut that tone down to 2 to 3 in both pickups will sound way better way to bright on anything over God bless great video cut that tone down brother I'm going to put a 57 or p90 in my bridge I think bridge pickup sounds absolutely horrible the neck isn't bad middle isn't bad Allen Collins had p90 in his bridge 👍God bless
Been watching your gtr vids, good stuff how many guitars do you have at one time. Thanks Kevin
@@PunchtheLion thank you very much. It usually about 15-20 at any given time. A lot unfortunately come and go to keep new things cycling through for the channel.
Yeah Musicians friend boxing sucks. I have a 2023 of the same guitar, came packed the same way. Guitar is great, shipping methods suck
I'm through with Musicians freind