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Gibson Firebird Suburst 1976

Gibson Firebird Suburst 1976

Serial Number: 00230476

Weight: 8lbs

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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The back of the neck and body has been oversprayed. There may also be a small touchup on the treble side of the back of the neck; the remainder of the finish is original.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany neck-through-body design with solid mahogany wings. There is a spot on the front of the bass waist which appears to have been sanded to remove a sticker.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), 1.00" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Neck-through-body design with two piece mahogany neck, unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a small 2-3" stretch on the back of the headstock transition which appears darker under a blacklight. It's possible this is a repaired crack and finish touchup, however there are no other visible signs of a repair to tell.
Electronics: Original Gibson Firebird pickups with embossed patent numbers on the back, and original electronics with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for both pickups. The tone caps have been replaced, and the pot codes date to 1976.
Pickup Measurements: 6.1k (neck), 6.1k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 8lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Back of the guitar has been oversprayed -Possible crack repair & finish touchup on back of headstock transition -Replaced tone caps
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has nice aging present, with various small dents, dings, and light scratches from use. There is a spot on the front of the bass waist which appears to have been sanded, and the back of the body/neck has been oversprayed. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the hardware is nicely tarnished.
Serial Number: 00230476
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The wide frets are low with light play wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1976.
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SKU: U5175404302

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The back of the neck and body has been oversprayed. There may also be a small touchup on the treble side of the back of the neck; the remainder of the finish is original.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Mahogany neck-through-body design with solid mahogany wings. There is a spot on the front of the bass waist which appears to have been sanded to remove a sticker.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), 1.00" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Neck-through-body design with two piece mahogany neck, unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a small 2-3" stretch on the back of the headstock transition which appears darker under a blacklight. It's possible this is a repaired crack and finish touchup, however there are no other visible signs of a repair to tell.
Electronics: Original Gibson Firebird pickups with embossed patent numbers on the back, and original electronics with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for both pickups. The tone caps have been replaced, and the pot codes date to 1976.
Pickup Measurements: 6.1k (neck), 6.1k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 8lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Back of the guitar has been oversprayed -Possible crack repair & finish touchup on back of headstock transition -Replaced tone caps
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has nice aging present, with various small dents, dings, and light scratches from use. There is a spot on the front of the bass waist which appears to have been sanded, and the back of the body/neck has been oversprayed. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the hardware is nicely tarnished.
Serial Number: 00230476
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The wide frets are low with light play wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1976.