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Gibson electric guitar 91436703 firebird v1996 les paul shape type. When acoustic production began at the plant in bozeman, montana in 1989, the series numbers were reorganized. This new function will try to match the serial number against older formats, details required for an exact match are listed in yellow. Gibson 1,558 fender 1,401 rickenbacker 494 ibanez 231 epiphone 189 gretsch 159 paul reed smith 121. Bozeman instruments began using 001299 designations and, in 1990, nashville instruments began using 300999 designations. A limited run model with an eyecatching finish and scorching burstbucker pickups, the gibson explorer 120 will have your high. But gibson had its own multicolored baby the firebird. Born in 1963 and put to rest in 69, the firebird was gibson s third fullline attempt at the solidbody market. Still steamed that you missed out on that 1977 pontiac firebird trans am, the smokey and the bandit promo car that sold at barrettjackson. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. A gibson color like golden mist is strictly identical to fenders shoreline gold while pelham blue is cadillacs 1960 successor to the lake placid blue used by fender beginning in. The explorer offered a radical, futuristic body design, much like its siblings.
Vintage guitars info gibson solidbody vintage guitar collecting. Its spacious mahogany body and sweet, select sitka spruce top are more than. Gibson custom colors in the 1960s vintage guitar magazine. Instruments previously produced in kalamazoo, michigan from 1896 to 1901. Unfollow gibson firebird guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Image of right handed model is shown, this is the left handed model page retaining the original reverse body and headstock the 2019 gibson firebird tribute oozes vintage styling. They are known for their acoustic and electric stringed instruments, primarily in guitars and mandolins. Original 1976 gibson firebird for sale bicentennial posted by ddt on sat, 08082009 23. It is a 34 year old car so yes she has seen mileage. The ceramic firebird pups are very sensitive to height as well. The firebird x has a chambered swamp ash body and come in a swirl finish available in blue or red thats inspired by the way the floor of gibson s nashville factory looked after the.
Fall 1963 to mid1965 reverse firebird specs all models. This should be an 8 digit number that can be dated by the 1st and 2nd digits as follows. The gibson es335 is the worlds first commercial semihollowbody electric guitar, sometimes known as thinline hollowbody or semiacoustic. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 1999 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d. Released by the gibson guitar corporation as part of its es electric spanish series in 1958, it is neither fully hollow nor fully solid. It came to me missing the wraparound bridge, so i bought a gibson wraparound for it, its brushed nickel instead of the regular polished nickle, the screws holding the pickups are newer, tuning machines are vintage style ping replacements, the knobs are replaced, maybe the input jack. Gibson solid body vintage electric guitars for sale ebay. The big 455cid v8 disappeared after 1976 and 1979 saw the final pontiac 400 v8s. Guitar dater is a just one tool you can use to see if the serial number might be valid.
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Born in 1963 and put to rest in 69, the firebird was gibsons third fullline attempt at the solidbody market. For guitars made prior to 1977 use the extended search function. Choose mileage and options to get your 1979 pontiac firebird formula 2 door coupe book value and price. The gibson firebird is a solidbody electric guitar manufactured by gibson from 1963 to the present.
In 1970, production moved to japan or, the epiphone name was then applied to imported instruments. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition. It should also be noted that the nashville plant has. The tool shows you the average, lowest and highest prices found in the boat trader search results. The explorer was the final development of a prototype design that, years later, gibson marketed under the name futura. Select a 1979 pontiac model below to get used tradein values and. Reduced power ratings for 1971 were offset by availability of pontiacs enormous 455 in formula and trans am models.
Gibson acquired epiphone in 1957, and production of gibsonmade epiphones began in 1959, and lasted until 1969. Then, having a look at the guitar or photos, if you know what to look for, is. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. Vintage original 1966 gibson firebird 12 string sunburst electric guitar v12. You would be hardpressed to find a nicer and betterplaying guitar in this price range with a gig bag, much less one made in the usa. It is all original except one replaced screw on the input jack plate and maybe the bridge. Corrections and additions to this section will be made as necessary. The firebird x has a chambered swamp ash body and come in a swirl finish available in blue or red thats inspired by the way the floor of gibsons nashville factory looked after the flooding in may 2010. The gibson guitar corporation released several new styles during the 1950s to compete with fender s solidbody instruments, such as the telecaster and stratocaster. Between 1979 and 1981, gibson produced a gibson es335 pro model with an antique sunburst or cherry red finish and chromeplated hardware. Kalamazoo was, of course, the american town in which orville gibson started producing musical instruments, and the birthplace of all those classic models for which the brand is known. From its sporty twoseater convertible to its performanceminded sedans, pontiac. It has a few changes, but nothing that affects the sound. No matter how you attack this flattop, it pumps out rich, deep tones, and is equally at home strumming firstposition chords as it is taking the spotlight for picking lead lines.
My firebird has some fret buzz on the high e and tends to buzz more all over the neck, part of this is due to gibson s nonoptimum fret leveling has been this way with most gibsons ive owned, easily fixed with a. Yyrrrm y is the production year rrrr indicates the guitars place in production for that year. The gibson es335 had a shorter scale length compared to the regular versions. Gibson firebird 2018 standard free shipping great value shipping policy please be advised that we ship your order within 24 hours of receiving your confirmed paypal payment from llanelli, wales and usually it takes between two to four weeks for your. Gibson firebird for sale in uk 63 used gibson firebirds. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Gibson is a wellknown musical instrument company in the united states, with origins dating back to the 1890s. This is a very cool guitar made by gibson during 1979 at the kalamazoo plant. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on pontiac firebird listings. These were equipped with two highoutput dirty finger humbuckers and were designed for rock players. The gibson b series was a series of acoustic guitars manufactured by gibson guitar corporation between 1961 and 1979, and as a reissue to a limited degree from 1991 to 1992.
In the 6th edition blue book of electric guitars, both the custom shop and historic series models have been grouped in the back of the gibson section for easier lookup hopefully, anyway. For more information regarding gibson firebird guitars, visit gibson s official website or the vintage gibson guitars blog. The versions that gibson builds today are no exception, and its obvious the moment you start playing the explorer 120th anniversary electric guitar. The new gibson firebird zero sseries bargain powerhouse. The peculiar firebird x heaved into view in 2010, a heavily adapted take on a non reverse firebird with robot tuning and onboard paraphernalia. Original 1976 gibson firebird for sale bicentennial.
There are 58 1979 pontiac firebird trans ams for sale today on. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. Silver anniversary 440220hp 4 speed w72 ws6 suspension one lady owner since. Our previous serial number and guitar identification search mechanism was automated. Say the words custom color to a collector or enthusiast and most will think of fender.
Simply checking a serial number with gibson yields just about the same result, becuase real numbers are showing up on fakes. Very good condition displaying nicks, dings, and scratches. Gibson 1,558 fender 1,401 rickenbacker 494 ibanez 231 epiphone 189 gretsch 159 paul reed smith 121 reverend 91 schecter 83 guild 72show more. The gibson serial number decoder currently supports 6 formats from 4 factories. With its unique reversed zigzag body design and equally distinct headstock, it is simply one of the most recognizable of all guitar profiles.
Nov 28, 2016 the new gibson firebird zero electric guitar is huge on features, is made in america, and is the absolute pinnacle of wellmade entrylevel guitars. The three thousand number is incorrect, if it was a limited edition sn on back of headstock by tuners in gold inlay it was only made in 1976 as a tribute to the bicentennial. Used 1979 pontiac firebird formula 2 door coupe mileage. Gibson firebird v 2016 t gibson les paul supreme 2015. To a lesser extent, gibson also makes banjos, dobro resonator guitars, electronics, and basses.
Used car pricing for the 1999 pontiac firebird trans am coupe 2d. A or bmyrrr m is the model year being reissued y is the production year. In 1977, gibson introduced the serialization method that we primarily use to this day at gibson usa, gibson acoustic, and the gibson custom facility in memphis, tn. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find tools to help you with buying or. The series consisted of the three different models, the b45, the b25, and the b15 the blue book also lists a b20, with a run of. Everything is brand new too much to list 1978 pontiac firebird coupe 1978 pontiac firebird 2 door. This is an original 1983 trans am converted to a knight rider alien knight rider car one of a kin. Select a 1979 pontiac model below to get used trade in values and retail prices. Great deals on gibson solid body vintage electric guitars. Much of the hummingbirds appeal lies in its versatility. Gibson acoustic guitar descriptions from the blue book of guitars. Cmc is offering this striking 1979 pontiac trans am 6. Use the price checker tool to learn the range of listed prices for your boat search.
Reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original. After success with the les paul in the 1950s, gibson s popularity began to wane. The evolution of the gibson firebird few guitars have seen so many changes as gibsons firebird. Brand gibson gibson usa guitars gibson firebird guitars gibson the brainchild of legendary automotive designer and visionary ray dietrich designer of classic lincoln and packard cars, the firebird was a radical departure from guitar design of the day when introduced in 1963. Please post any comments, particularly bugs in the user feedback.
The guitar dater project gibson serial number decoder. Kalamazoo the word kalamazoo, in guitar circles at least, is synonomous with quality. Gibson 1979 gk55 1 of made hi and thanks for looking. Gibson les paul traditional pro v flame top electric guitar. Read about guitar history and find out how much your guitar is worth at the. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. From 19751977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock. When gibson start the production of solidbody guitars in 1952, a new serial number system was developed. Firebird tribute 2019 a firebird of prey please note. The gibson explorer is a type of electric guitar that made its debut in 1958. Reduced power ratings for 1971 were offset by availability of pontiacs enormous 455 in formula and trans am. Search from 172 pontiac firebird cars for sale, including a used.
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