How Do You Buy A Gibson Firebird?
Gibson’s Firebird guitar, introduced in 1963, was designed, along with the Explorer and Flying V guitars, to be a more modern-looking line of guitars than was available at the time. The body shape of the Firebird is similar to the reverse of the Explorer body, but with more rounded edges. The only distinguishing feature of the Firebird is the unusual body shape; the same wood and pickups can be found in other Gibson guitar models. Check with local Gibson retailers to see if they have any Gibson Firebirds in stock. It is important to try out a Firebird before buying one due to the unusual body shape. Make sure the Firebird is comfortable to play either standing up, using a guitar strap, and sitting down. Examine the neck and body for any cracks in the wood. Guitarists without a thorough knowledge of guitar repair should avoid purchasing a guitar with neck cracks. Practice playing the guitar through an amp. Ideally, this amp should be the same model you personally use. Test every pickup
