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Incredible
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by DrGuitar
4/17/2007 4:02:48 PM
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Musical Experience:
50 years
Style of music:
Rock
Hometown
Calif.
Got this guitar a couple weeks ago. Been playing for over 45 years so I'm no stranger to guitars. I've owned some very nice ones: 60 Gibson 330, 65 Ric 330, 68 Gibson 345, 69 Gibson LP Custom, ltd Ed. custom shop SG, ltd Ed. Strat, etc. I own 16 guitars (Gibson, Gretsch, Fender, Epi, Ric, Line 6, Takamine, Schecter, etc), so you know I'm not a beginner infatuated with his first guitar.
In the past few years I haven't been impressed with that famous "Gibson Quality" (in workmanship and finish. Materials, however, are tops). Certainly PRS, Schecter, and Epi are better workmanship. But I have to say that this Firebird is flawless in every respect. I still had to adjust truss rod, action, and intonation. Some reviewers say they buy guitars that are perfect right out of the box. I've owned 25 guitars, NONE have not required some adj, ALL have at least required intonation. Maybe I'm just picky.
Way better than a LP-meatier tone, better access to higher frets, definitely more unique looks. Don't get me wrong...I LOVE LPs; own 3, getting a couple more. But the Firebird is simply better in every way. The mini hum buckers are the best thing going: full rich sound like the Burst bucker Pro but crisper/more distinct; amazing warm overdriven blues sound but very articulate; sharpens up to ring like a bell (check out Johnny Winter). You'll get the best tone using #10 nickel coated strings-Gibson Brite Wires are great.
I have small hands so I prefer the slim taper neck. This is similar but SLIGHTLY heftier (not nearly as thick as the 50s "C" shape tho). I find it absolutely perfect.
This is one amazing axe. Everything good that has been said by other reviewers is true. Some said that it's pricy. Hey, it's way better than a LP and $700 cheaper!! It's a no-brainer. You simply cannot buy a better sounding/playing/looking guitar.
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