Here’s how Gibson describes this guitar in the 1964 catalogue….
‘A solid performer in this in this new lineup of solid body guitars by Gibson. Offers you all the range and versatility you could ask for, plus that sharpness in the treble range, and deep bitting bass.
FEATURES: New style and construction. Two humbucking pickups. Brazillian rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlaid position dots, bound edges. Gibson Vibrola… exclusive Gibson offset body bridge. Three position toggle switch… Separate tone and volume controls. Heavy-duty machine heads with metal buttons. White laminated Pickguard. 44 ½” long, 14 ½” wide, 1 ½” deep, 24 ¾” scale, 22 frets.
Firebird III Sunburst finish
1210 Faultless plush-lined case’
This particular Firebird has survived in very good/ excellent condition.
A few scratches and lots of checking to the finish.
It has none of the common neck or heel breaks. All the parts are original including the case which has a broken latch but still functions fine. I recently had it set up in Denmark St. where it was discovered the pickups had shorted so they were rewound to original specs and sound great… loud and clear. …
£13,500 plus shipping