Yup, 7:12, I don't believe it has a short neck tenon, because technically it doesn't even have a tenon, long, short or otherwise! Still a really cool Firebird
Weener dog route, you're killin me!!!! I really want to do a compilation video of all your "looks like" comments, because they're great!!! Edit: the smiley vampire guy in the truss rod route 😂😂😂
👍😉 Pareidolia: the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern Example; The scientific explanation for some people is pareidolia, or the human ability to see shapes or make pictures out of randomness. Think of the Rorschach inkblot test. I believe this ability is tied directly to a very active and healthy mind, of which Trogly obviously possesses. It also makes for great content during Austin's voice-over during his videos.
16:22 Due to the design of the Firebird pickups you can not have them open without cover. Gibson would have had to install regular humbuckers for the double white look. IMHO, this Firebird is best with it's regular/traditional pickups.
That's what I was suggesting. Dual White Humbuckers would've made this run so much more unique as there aren't many stock humbucker neck through 'Birds in general, even to this day
I love EVERYTHING about the black Firebird. Only little thing, replacing the pickguard with a plain white single ply part would make it better looking to me.
I'm on the other side, where I'm trying to get a black guard, with a silver bird logo... Like the 2006 zebrawood, but Gibson advised me years ago that "There's no such thing" and hung up on me. Chinese market versions are DECALED and other vendors do not foil stamp the Firebird logo (trademark issues)... It's like being in New England: "Yah cahn't get theah from heah." Any practical solutions? Mine's a 2006 Historic with the darkest rosewood fretboard. Plays magically, and when I bought it new, it was priced as a Studio. Doh!
@@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk Maybe get the pickguard with the decal and spray it with flat polyethylene so it doesn't rub off. The logo is in a spot where you're probably not going to rub on it when you play, so it may last a long time, who knows?
@@tbdog99 Approaches vary...DECOBOOM offers to take MY existing pick guard , fabricate it to specs/ match geometrically in a CLEAR plastic, and have a logo etched/ applied on the flip/inside, then opaqely paint/ cover/ sandwich so the routing doesn't show through. Great idea, but not authentic and far more costly. Opportunity is knocking, Gibson. Make some and sell them to ACTUAL BIRD OWNERS, not wannabes. Aftermarket parts along with Dirty Fingers and Tulip tuners... DUH!
60's Firebirds are magical guitars. I've always loved the tone from those underwound pups so even if the 90's versions don't quite stack up, I still dig 'em.
Both "collectible" and "collectable" are correct spellings. The former is more common in American English, while the latter is often used in British English.
Tuner grease makes the marks visible in UV light.. There is no rubber in between. Very nice firebird, I have 4 different ones myself. One of my favorite guitars of all time !
I had the Black Les Paul of that set. There are only 25 of those. It should say "Tuxedo" on the back of the headstock. Best guitar I ever had my hands on, the ONLY Gibson I ever had that was perfect. Needed nothing. My now ex-wife sold it when she cleaned me out while I was out of town, working to feed her and put a roof over her head. Forget all the hype junk, "custom shop", R9, "Greeny" nonsense. THAT is the one. If you find serial # 14, it's MINE, and I want it back.
I have one of these firebirds and a warning is the white knobs come off so easy (notorius for it) and replacements are scarcer than chooks dentures. Maybe a bit of blue tack on the pot stem would be a good idea.
The Firebird has long been something of a curiosity for me since I was 13 and saw a photograph of Brian Jones holding his in a posed photograph with the Rolling Stones from 1965. I've had occasion to pick one up and play it on the floor of a retailer, but I don't know if it's ever going to be an instrument that will find its way into my collection either it or its Thunderbird counterpart would have to have chambered or semi-hollow cavities in it.
That thing sounds amazing. I watch these videos all the time and rarely ever find myself surprised by the sound of the guitars but this thing perked my ears up as soon as I heard it. Clean or distorted it is rich as all get out.
i bought one of these in 91 but it had black pick guard and black trussrod cover both with gold printing on them. didnt really like it so i traded it a couple years later for a 93 SG in burgandy with full pickguard. mine had black knobs with gold centers. i payed brand new 1150.00 from atlanta discount guitars in 1991
I would have preferred the “Celebrity” on the truss rod cover and not the pickguard, just because like that USA Classic, the letters can wear off. Edit: I wonder if thats a gasket, or they put too much lubricating oil inside the tuners and it leeches in transport and reacts with the lacquer. (It’s always recommended to remove tuners and let them sit overnight if you have to re-apply the oil.)
I just have to say this today. Sometimes its crazy how you dont notice stuff over time like us watching your videos first thing in the morning every single day. (Im german, videos come out at night for us) I just watched an old episode and its incredible how your playing has evolved over time. This isnt just mindlessly noodling something anymore. Trogly has turned into a serious player over the years. Thanks for doing this everyday for us. ❤
Try one! I own two! They have a longer feeling neck than say an SG or Les Paul (but same scale length) but it's nothing you can't get used to. They may not be for everybody but I really like mine
Pretty hot Firebird pups in this 1991 Celebrity Firebird. I think these had ceramic magnets. Not really a vintage tone but I like it. (I have similar ones in an SG and a Les Paul, they are very nice.)
Love the look of that bird. Gibson is sworn not to reissue that model. (They put it in "black and white!) FOOD FOR THOUGHT: What if Gibson was to do a Spotlight Special version Firebird? Neckthru, flame maple neck, flame maple wings, walnut center strip, edge binding etc. No pickguard .... So it would have to have a backroute for the switch. Too wishful? 🤔
In the guitar business, we call that a brain fart 😂 He will forget more about Gibsons that most people will ever learn. To give him any crap for a slip-up is akin to giving Webster's dictionary grief for a typo...
There's a Les Paul Classic Celebrity on Trademe here in NZ, been on there for ages, and I'm scared that I'm going to have to be the one to buy it cos I cannot afford nor do I have room for any more guitars but I need it badly.
I love Gibson but will never buy another one with the strap button on the heel neck joint. Design flaw that invites neck dive and discomfort...and only exacerbates the Gibson tuning problems.. Dont believe me? Next gig play the first set with a Gibson SG then second set play a Fender Strat or telecaster the difference is day and night .
Just my idiotic 2 cents; I think you should consider using a different amp to show case the cleans on the guitars being reviewed (and/or tone/mic setup) . I'm kind of in disbelief this guitar like many of the vlogs I watch lack distinct tone... but then (?) Sorry if I offend anyone.
firebirfs aren't soo bad after all....quite special.....but hey...can't hyve then all.....by the way Trogly....Bernie Marsden auction coming up beginning of June...might be interesting stuff there for you....
OOOOO MYYYY GOOOOD that is one of my dream guitars I would kill to own one of them, Austin please make me a deal. I am in tears right now. I’ve been looking for one of those.❤❤❤❤
Firebirds are not a beautiful guitar, but I can admit that they sound the best, Neil Young was right when he put a firebird pickup on his "old black" Les Paul!
Agree on the black switch tip to continue the tuxedo theme. Gibson REALLY needs to let you design a guitar. You frequently comment on design and you definitely have a good eye. If they did, it would be the most cool Gibson ever.
Took the Yellowed/ Ivory tip off, put black one on; replaced reflector knobs with black speed knobs. Beautimous. Seeking black pick guard to finish look. Original parts in airtight packaging, deep in vault.
short tenon ? thought it was neck through ?
LoL
He owes us a guitar for catching that!
@@seekandcrush Nope. Should be a COA that says "Oops, I made a mistake".
Yup, 7:12, I don't believe it has a short neck tenon, because technically it doesn't even have a tenon, long, short or otherwise!
Still a really cool Firebird
He dun goofed.
@@hkguitar1984..the classic neck-thru short tenon..
Weener dog route, you're killin me!!!! I really want to do a compilation video of all your "looks like" comments, because they're great!!!
Edit: the smiley vampire guy in the truss rod route 😂😂😂
👍😉 Pareidolia: the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern
Example; The scientific explanation for some people is pareidolia, or the human ability to see shapes or make pictures out of randomness. Think of the Rorschach inkblot test.
I believe this ability is tied directly to a very active and healthy mind, of which Trogly obviously possesses. It also makes for great content during Austin's voice-over during his videos.
Short neck tenon?????
It's a neck through....
You beat me to it...I came to post the same thing.
i’m almost completely positive he did it as a joke 😹
@@dizzyrascal4087
Possibly but I think trog gets lost in the details and forgets the big picture sometimes
16:22 Due to the design of the Firebird pickups you can not have them open without cover.
Gibson would have had to install regular humbuckers for the double white look.
IMHO, this Firebird is best with it's regular/traditional pickups.
That's what I was suggesting. Dual White Humbuckers would've made this run so much more unique as there aren't many stock humbucker neck through 'Birds in general, even to this day
@@Trog I understand now.
Yes, that would change it up a bit.
Agreed, the Les Paul Celebrity looks fantastic with the cream bobbins and black finish. 👍
I love EVERYTHING about the black Firebird. Only little thing, replacing the pickguard with a plain white single ply part would make it better looking to me.
I'm on the other side, where I'm trying to get a black guard, with a silver bird logo... Like the 2006 zebrawood, but Gibson advised me years ago that "There's no such thing" and hung up on me. Chinese market versions are DECALED and other vendors do not foil stamp the Firebird logo (trademark issues)... It's like being in New England: "Yah cahn't get theah from heah." Any practical solutions? Mine's a 2006 Historic with the darkest rosewood fretboard. Plays magically, and when I bought it new, it was priced as a Studio. Doh!
@@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk Maybe get the pickguard with the decal and spray it with flat polyethylene so it doesn't rub off. The logo is in a spot where you're probably not going to rub on it when you play, so it may last a long time, who knows?
@@tbdog99 Approaches vary...DECOBOOM offers to take MY existing pick guard , fabricate it to specs/ match geometrically in a CLEAR plastic, and have a logo etched/ applied on the flip/inside, then opaqely paint/ cover/ sandwich so the routing doesn't show through. Great idea, but not authentic and far more costly. Opportunity is knocking, Gibson. Make some and sell them to ACTUAL BIRD OWNERS, not wannabes. Aftermarket parts along with Dirty Fingers and Tulip tuners... DUH!
My favorite of the Celebrity series is the SG, because it reminds me of the awesome customized-Custom SG that Angus Young favored in the late-80's
60's Firebirds are magical guitars. I've always loved the tone from those underwound pups so even if the 90's versions don't quite stack up, I still dig 'em.
Both "collectible" and "collectable" are correct spellings. The former is more common in American English, while the latter is often used in British English.
I forgot about that series of celebrities by Gibson. Ovation made a model they called Celebrity buy it was a basic model acoustic.
Tuner grease makes the marks visible in UV light.. There is no rubber in between.
Very nice firebird, I have 4 different ones myself. One of my favorite guitars of all time !
Cool man , look at those white top hat knobbers ! ...I love BLACK/EBONY guitars ! Thanks Trogly !
Tennessee Tuxedo.
Since the knobs are painted on the underside you can probably just polish the marks off.
Firebirds are great. Really one of the best kind of guitars I have ever played.
Switch tip should be gold!
The guitar is 30 years old. It's in amazing shape for it's age. Especially those frets and the gold plating.
I'll say!
Gibson spelling collectible wrong on the COA is just perfect 😂
Right! It confirms that their "Attention to Detail" is lacking
I love that black firebird with gold trim.
Hi Austin. I’m confused. You said it’s a neck through but then you said it’s a short neck tenon. Which is it? Is it somehow both? Help?
there should be a "my top 5 guitars i'll never sell".
I had a chevy celebrity in the 90's
I had the Black Les Paul of that set.
There are only 25 of those.
It should say "Tuxedo" on the back of the headstock.
Best guitar I ever had my hands on, the ONLY Gibson I ever had that was perfect.
Needed nothing.
My now ex-wife sold it when she cleaned me out while I was out of town, working to feed her and put a roof over her head.
Forget all the hype junk, "custom shop", R9, "Greeny" nonsense.
THAT is the one.
If you find serial # 14, it's MINE, and I want it back.
No one has the right to touch another man property, let alone sell it..karmas a bitch.
On the lookout for the Tennessee Tuxedo Paul.
Not a firebird fan but I really like the fretboard on this one
Bridge pup has unexpected power
As I understand, over 25 is more frequent than you think.
All I could hear was “ insane in the woodgrain, insane in the grain!”.
I have one of these firebirds and a warning is the white knobs come off so easy (notorius for it) and replacements are scarcer than chooks dentures. Maybe a bit of blue tack on the pot stem would be a good idea.
The Firebird has long been something of a curiosity for me since I was 13 and saw a photograph of Brian Jones holding his in a posed photograph with the Rolling Stones from 1965. I've had occasion to pick one up and play it on the floor of a retailer, but I don't know if it's ever going to be an instrument that will find its way into my collection either it or its Thunderbird counterpart would have to have chambered or semi-hollow cavities in it.
Co-inky-dink... my 2006 stamped on Brian's 64 th birthday.
I had a ‘91 Celebrity, too…it was gray with maroon interior 😂😂😂
Lol that's great!
I had a 84 Chevy celebrity station wagon. Thing was a tank.
So get your story straight...Chevy or Pontiac, Celebrity or Firebird? LOL
I remember we had Chevy Celebrities for drivers Ed. Back in high-school in 1988 lol
That thing sounds amazing. I watch these videos all the time and rarely ever find myself surprised by the sound of the guitars but this thing perked my ears up as soon as I heard it. Clean or distorted it is rich as all get out.
I concur. So we'll blame it on the sound engineer... LOL
Have thought about adding a tone knob demo to your videos?
i bought one of these in 91 but it had black pick guard and black trussrod cover both with gold printing on them. didnt really like it so i traded it a couple years later for a 93 SG in burgandy with full pickguard. mine had black knobs with gold centers. i payed brand new 1150.00 from atlanta discount guitars in 1991
I would have preferred the “Celebrity” on the truss rod cover and not the pickguard, just because like that USA Classic, the letters can wear off.
Edit: I wonder if thats a gasket, or they put too much lubricating oil inside the tuners and it leeches in transport and reacts with the lacquer. (It’s always recommended to remove tuners and let them sit overnight if you have to re-apply the oil.)
I just have to say this today. Sometimes its crazy how you dont notice stuff over time like us watching your videos first thing in the morning every single day. (Im german, videos come out at night for us) I just watched an old episode and its incredible how your playing has evolved over time. This isnt just mindlessly noodling something anymore. Trogly has turned into a serious player over the years. Thanks for doing this everyday for us. ❤
Beautiful bird
Great show tonight Austin! Excellent playing! Awesome Guitar!!
VERY cool guitar. Bridge PU is really crunchy.
I'm not a fan of big chunky necks. As a metal guitar player I like thinner and more faster necks.
A guy in my local area has been trying to sell a Celebrity Gibson SG for 4K for at least 3 years now
Damn😅 he really wants his money worth 🤣
@@tallicafan2010 Guess so! I'm guessing that's why it isn't selling 🤣
I would like to try a Firebird out. Curious how it translates from playing an Explorer.
Years ago, after playing the Bird, tried an Explorer and thought it's too light. They DO feel giant.
@@noahMrkz it definitely looks the part. Has much more surface area vs an explorer by the looks of it.
@@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hk oh wow!
@@meining-mech4378 Firebird is massive compared to the Explorer and tonally different. Just juggle their cases -- forget the guitars!
Try one! I own two! They have a longer feeling neck than say an SG or Les Paul (but same scale length) but it's nothing you can't get used to. They may not be for everybody but I really like mine
Pretty hot Firebird pups in this 1991 Celebrity Firebird. I think these had ceramic magnets. Not really a vintage tone but I like it. (I have similar ones in an SG and a Les Paul, they are very nice.)
Love the look of that bird. Gibson is sworn not to reissue that model. (They put it in "black and white!) FOOD FOR THOUGHT: What if Gibson was to do a Spotlight Special version Firebird? Neckthru, flame maple neck, flame maple wings, walnut center strip, edge binding etc. No pickguard .... So it would have to have a backroute for the switch. Too wishful? 🤔
Too practical. They may never figure that one out...
Trogly is human and made a small slip up. Firebirds don’t have a neck tenon. Get over it.
In the guitar business, we call that a brain fart 😂
He will forget more about Gibsons that most people will ever learn.
To give him any crap for a slip-up is akin to giving Webster's dictionary grief for a typo...
He’s done stuff to create comments too though. Maybe this was a Trogly being a seasoned guitar youtuber moment😜
@@frankwebster9110 to be fair, the dictionary is the one book I'm gonna give the hardest time to, for misspelling something.
I’m not getting over anything. Don’t tell me what to do.
Bullshit. He markets himself as being more knowledgeable than the rest of us. He really isn’t.
Having to get caught up from Friday and Saturday, rocked out to Billy Strings both nights.
Cannot get enough of that Firebird pick up sound. Only humbucker sound I really enjoy!
Yea that's cool, love gold hardware on black,red or dark green body's.
7:13 Short neck tenon?
Ya…. He threw me for a loop with that comment since the thing’s a neck~through construction 🤣
I’m chalking that up to a ‘Trogly’s Brainfart’ lol.
When Gibson brought back Firebirds early 90s, the pickups are slightly wider in the E to e axis and much hotter than 60s pickups.
My 2006 reads pretty close to these ...
The Celebrity Firebirds are at the low-end of the collectable Firebirds. Good if you have a little money and are just starting out. Nice, but.....
Okay for me! Wotta deal! Paid $1270 new for $1699 instrument. My collection of one is complete.
That's a stunner. I would like to have a Firebird, but it's a way down the Wishlist for me.
Seems like a shame to have a neck-thru maple and walnut neck with mahogany wings and not be able to see all the beautiful wood!
That's a really cool Firebird super nice would definitely rock that baby 👏👍🤘🎸
Short neck tenon, huh?? It's a neck through...
I really like this Ebony Firebird! It’s very striking and I would love it! 😍
That guitar was meant to be played!
There's a Les Paul Classic Celebrity on Trademe here in NZ, been on there for ages, and I'm scared that I'm going to have to be the one to buy it cos I cannot afford nor do I have room for any more guitars but I need it badly.
How can you tell if that bridge is in good condition or hasn't been flattened out?
Beautiful instrument! Thanks for sharing.
Still looking for that birthday guitar…this one is only 20 days older than me 🙂↕️ still very tempting
Trogly, speaking of the Showcase models, did you ever cover the Gibson Showcase WRC model?
I have one and wondered the same thing.
Was never a fan of the Firebird until now seeing that one.
Tuxedo axe makes a sharp dressed man.
I love Gibson but will never buy another one with the strap button on the heel neck joint. Design flaw that invites neck dive and discomfort...and only exacerbates the Gibson tuning problems.. Dont believe me? Next gig play the first set with a Gibson SG then second set play a Fender Strat or telecaster the difference is day and night .
Am I wrong, or did he say that this bird has a short neck tenon? Right after looking at the neck pickup he says,”short neck tenon.”
Just my idiotic 2 cents; I think you should consider using a different amp to show case the cleans on the guitars being reviewed (and/or tone/mic setup) . I'm kind of in disbelief this guitar like many of the vlogs I watch lack distinct tone... but then (?) Sorry if I offend anyone.
Austin launched the term « golden era classic »
Did Allen have a trem on his ?
Yes
That is a gorgeous Firebird. I wouldn't mind having that one.
firebirfs aren't soo bad after all....quite special.....but hey...can't hyve then all.....by the way Trogly....Bernie Marsden auction coming up beginning of June...might be interesting stuff there for you....
you sound good on that Firebird.
I like it!
Wow i hate the look of a firebird , the dachshund routing made me like them at least a little bit... r.i.p. Rosie ❤🎸
Dachshunds rule...still love the Bird though
Hey, Trogly! What's the coolest Gibson from 1990 in your opinion?
Evening Troglodytes!!
Trogly: Tenon
Everyone: Tenon!?
Gorgeous!
🤣🤣🤣 TROGLY!!!! Hahaha this is my FAVORITE INTRO EVERRRRR!!! 🤣🤣🤣
that guitar looks great on you
OOOOO MYYYY GOOOOD that is one of my dream guitars I would kill to own one of them, Austin please make me a deal. I am in tears right now. I’ve been looking for one of those.❤❤❤❤
Trogly one thing I would suggest only because I love what you do, is clean your work bench when working on your guitars.
Snappy, and clear.
I'll say it once again ... I hate gold hardware.
The cleans are a little pale, but the dirty sounds are killer. One day. One day.
Firebirds are not a beautiful guitar, but I can admit that they sound the best, Neil Young was right when he put a firebird pickup on his "old black" Les Paul!
A study needs to be made as to the relationship of black to other finishes... Wonder if N.Y.'s firebird pickup came from a black one? Ahhh.
Agree on the black switch tip to continue the tuxedo theme. Gibson REALLY needs to let you design a guitar. You frequently comment on design and you definitely have a good eye. If they did, it would be the most cool Gibson ever.
Took the Yellowed/ Ivory tip off, put black one on; replaced reflector knobs with black speed knobs. Beautimous. Seeking black pick guard to finish look. Original parts in airtight packaging, deep in vault.
U.S.A.F. called them SR 71
ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ 🐾 Here comes the Weekend! Woot!
Nice zeppelin, Austin
something doesnt sound quite correct regarding the bridge pickup
Sweet 👍
ONE MAN CANT HAVE ALL THESE GIBSONS ITS INSANE!!
Oooh…rejection ☹️
The pickup cavities have lots of buffing compound. Gibson should clean that prior to leaving the factory.
Do a vid just on pickups dude, particularly Gibsons, explain the difference in construction and you have plenty of sound demos to put with each
Z is for late.
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Troggly i love you but that was a lame test of sound
Some one with better eyes then me should look on reverb at a 2007 gold top hush, I mean it looks good, but man does the serial number look chibsony
Waffles🧇Waffles🧇Waffles
Can I have one donated to me, I have no chance of getting an endorsement from gibson
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Puuurrrpllllle biiiirrrrrd 🤤
I have a 98 Gibson Joe Perry. Black Burst. I’ll sell it to you. 😊
early vid
Thanks Trogly! 👋👏💯💯💯💜🤍💙❤️