#GIBSON FIREBIRD GUITAR UPGRADE#

I bought a very slightly used 2012 Firebird V. Still hoping that one day Gibson will bring back USA run firebird 1,3,& 7's. I actually might snag another one later this year with a traditional neck width and nut on it. My advice to anyone thinking about getting a Firebird.do it. It does take a little getting used to because of the overall length and the odd shape might bump into something from time to time but you get used to it quite quickly. The steinberger tuners (on mine at least) stay in tune very well but do take some getting used to when changing strings only b/c they are so different from what I'm familiar with. It's nothing like my les Paul necks though and my explorers neck is more akin to the les pauls. Besides the amazing looks these things also play amazingly. On my list of favorites it is in the top 2. I currently have a 2015 Firebird and a Reissue Explorer among other Gibsons and I absolutely love the firebird.

I am a huge Skynyrd fan, specifically a fan of Allen Collins' playing style, and because of that I have always wanted both a Firebird and Explorer. My experience is very likely different from others. I would encourage you to look at the comments on the page for this model year. I will keep my Firebird and play it on occasion around the house but in general, it just doesn't sound good to my ear, clean or dirty.

#GIBSON FIREBIRD GUITAR UPGRADE#

To be fair, my Explorers have Seymour Duncan JBs and Jazz pickups that are a huge upgrade over the stock pickups in the Firebird. I have a selection of amps I have played this through including a Vox AC100, Fender Blues Deluxe and a Blackstar HT60 and I can't get the clarity of tone that I would hope for.

I think the pickups are not very precise. My Firebird has Steinberger tuners which work great and do a nice job of staying in tune. I have a 2016 Firebird T and it is ok and a pair of Explorers that I love. Is it your main axe? Why do you like it so much? Please chime in and share all of your thoughts!! Thanks I was wondering if those of you who have one could compare the feel and such against say an explorer or les paul even. I like them but have not spent a lot of time with one. Not many guitar shops have them in stock. I have played a couple of firebirds but only for short periods and it has been several years. Hello, I have had a few Gibson guitars but never a firebird.

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