New 70s Tribute Gibsons - LP, SG and Firebird, mini-humbucker content

BucketheadRules · 06-06-2012, 05:33 PM

Hope there hasn't been a thread on these guys yet.

They're new, faded-finish, minihum-equipped Gibbos which retail for frankly ridiculous prices considering Gibson's usual pricing - they look set to go for about £600 here in the UK.

They're divisive, certainly, but I really dig the Firebird.

Gibson.com: Gibson USA Firebird Studio '70s Tribute

Gibson.com: Gibson USA Les Paul Studio 70's Tribute

Gibson.com: Gibson USA SG Special '70s Tribute

Yummy.

HeHasTheJazzHands · 06-06-2012, 05:35 PM

As a fan of the LP Deluxe, I approve.

MaxOfMetal · 06-06-2012, 05:39 PM

That SG is begging to be Iommized.

BucketheadRules · 06-06-2012, 05:40 PM

I think that some colours look better than others - the Firebird looks a bit odd in cherry with the black scratchplate, and the SG doesn't look too hot in the sunburst with the cream scratchplate, but each model has at least one colour combination that IMO works really well

BucketheadRules · 06-06-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

That SG is begging to be Iommized.

You mean "beaten to within an inch of its life"?

That probably would look really cool tbh.

MaxOfMetal · 06-06-2012, 05:44 PM

HeHasTheJazzHands · 06-06-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

*The god of SGs*

....ing.

Want.

BucketheadRules · 06-06-2012, 05:48 PM

Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent blokes I suppose

That sunburst Firebird though...

HeHasTheJazzHands · 06-06-2012, 05:51 PM

Wish there was a cherryburst LP.

I wonder what we're gonna get if they make an 80's Tribute series. Maybe another '84 Explorer reissue?

b1gm3 · 06-06-2012, 06:04 PM

I'd like me a firebird at some point, and that thing looks bad-ass. That body shape just makes me all warm in the GAS section of my imagination.

sell2792 · 06-06-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

I don't really like Gibsons, but that is damn sexy.

Stealthdjentstic · 06-06-2012, 10:23 PM

Would look 10000x better with ebony boards.

Grand Moff Tim · 06-06-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BucketheadRules

They're new, faded-finish, minihum-equipped Gibbos which retail for frankly ridiculous prices considering what the internet seems to think Gibson's usual pricing is.

Went ahead and altered that slightly for you.

MFB · 06-06-2012, 11:15 PM

$1400 MSRP for the Firebird, which means what, around $1000 for street price? That's very tempting for an actual Gibson Firebird.

MaxOfMetal · 06-06-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MFB

$1400 MSRP for the Firebird, which means what, around $1000 for street price? That's very tempting for an actual Gibson Firebird.

These are all up on MF for $850 shipped.

Don Vito · 06-06-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

GhostsofAcid · 06-07-2012, 01:27 AM

This, a non epiphone, sunburst firebird for $850? I've wanted a firebird since I started playing, this might actually win out against my RG550 GAS... Too bad about those non banjo style tuners but you can't have it all...

Ironbird · 06-07-2012, 01:43 AM

Killer prices, for sure. I don't think anyone can complain about these!

Grand Moff Tim · 06-07-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironbird

Killer prices, for sure. I don't think anyone can complain about these!

This is still the internet.

BucketheadRules · 06-07-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

These are all up on MF for $850 shipped.

Indeed, and currently on Thomann for 689 Euros, or £557!

That is a fantastic price.

Cheapest Gibson Firebirds I've seen for a long time. I think they're even cheaper than the old Studios which have been discontinued for a while now.

They're set-neck though, not thru like the Firebird V. But whatever, fantastic prices.

Looking on Thomann, in fact, several of the finishes are also available left-handed.

MFB · 06-07-2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

These are all up on MF for $850 shipped.

3074326 · 06-07-2012, 11:59 AM

Gibson has guitars in the price range and they have for a while. Did some people not know that or are you guys just surprised that there are more? Either way, they're pretty cool. We have a silverburst LP at work and it plays pretty well. No SGs or Firebirds though.

HeHasTheJazzHands · 06-07-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 3074326

Gibson has guitars in the price range and they have for a while. Did some people not know that or are you guys just surprised that there are more?.

I've known for a bit, but like I said before, I'm a BIG fan of the Les Paul Deluxe, and this is just right up my alley. I'm probably gonna wait for a goldtop one in the used market.

Plus, you never see tobacco sunburst SGs!

jordanky · 06-08-2012, 12:14 AM

I would love to get the LP. One of the Gold Top's, lacquer over the matte finish and throw some P90's in it Mike Ness style. I also wish that my every day speaking voice was that of Mike Ness as well.

Loomer · 06-08-2012, 02:47 AM

Silverburst SG? Yes please..

EDIT: Ooh, and a baked maple fretboard. Neat!

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BucketheadRules Annoying idiot Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,379 Thanked: 105 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New 70s Tribute Gibsons - LP, SG and Firebird, mini-humbucker content Hope there hasn't been a thread on these guys yet. They're new, faded-finish, minihum-equipped Gibbos which retail for frankly ridiculous prices considering Gibson's usual pricing - they look set to go for about £600 here in the UK. They're divisive, certainly, but I really dig the Firebird. Gibson.com: Gibson USA Firebird Studio '70s Tribute Gibson.com: Gibson USA Les Paul Studio 70's Tribute Gibson.com: Gibson USA SG Special '70s Tribute Yummy. technomancer, possumkiller, b1gm3 and 1 others like this. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out my YouTubings by making clicks upon this most generously provided link: http://www.youtube.com/user/ConnorFGuitar?feature=mhee You can thank me later. Or throw stones, it's your call. It's always funny until someone gets hurt, and then it's just hilarious...

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BucketheadRules Annoying idiot Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,379 Thanked: 105 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think that some colours look better than others - the Firebird looks a bit odd in cherry with the black scratchplate, and the SG doesn't look too hot in the sunburst with the cream scratchplate, but each model has at least one colour combination that IMO works really well ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out my YouTubings by making clicks upon this most generously provided link: http://www.youtube.com/user/ConnorFGuitar?feature=mhee You can thank me later. Or throw stones, it's your call. It's always funny until someone gets hurt, and then it's just hilarious...

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06-06-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
HeHasTheJazzHands Eck! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,821 Thanked: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As a fan of the LP Deluxe, I approve.

06-06-2012, 05:48 PM	#8
BucketheadRules Annoying idiot Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,379 Thanked: 105 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent blokes I suppose That sunburst Firebird though... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out my YouTubings by making clicks upon this most generously provided link: http://www.youtube.com/user/ConnorFGuitar?feature=mhee You can thank me later. Or throw stones, it's your call. It's always funny until someone gets hurt, and then it's just hilarious...

06-06-2012, 05:51 PM	#9
HeHasTheJazzHands Eck! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,821 Thanked: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wish there was a cherryburst LP. I wonder what we're gonna get if they make an 80's Tribute series. Maybe another '84 Explorer reissue? BucketheadRules likes this.

06-06-2012, 06:04 PM	#10
b1gm3 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 169 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd like me a firebird at some point, and that thing looks bad-ass. That body shape just makes me all warm in the GAS section of my imagination.

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Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,984 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Would look 10000x better with ebony boards.

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MFB I'M A MONSTER! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 7,398 Thanked: 84 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	$1400 MSRP for the Firebird, which means what, around $1000 for street price? That's very tempting for an actual Gibson Firebird. (´･ω･`) *In space, no one can hear you bree.* - Metal Ken

06-07-2012, 01:27 AM	#17
GhostsofAcid Suiçmez fanboy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 382 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This, a non epiphone, sunburst firebird for $850? I've wanted a firebird since I started playing, this might actually win out against my RG550 GAS... Too bad about those non banjo style tuners but you can't have it all...

06-07-2012, 01:43 AM	#18
Ironbird B.C. Rich Maniac Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 1,369 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Killer prices, for sure. I don't think anyone can complain about these! Leave no stone unturned until I'm done.

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3074326 JPX Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 575 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gibson has guitars in the price range and they have for a while. Did some people not know that or are you guys just surprised that there are more? Either way, they're pretty cool. We have a silverburst LP at work and it plays pretty well. No SGs or Firebirds though.

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