1965 Gibson Firebird I, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: Firebird I
Finish: Sunburst
Body: Mahogany
Pickups: Two correct P-90s
Electronics: Undisturbed solder joints; pots - week 39 of 1965
Pickguard: Original guard with slight shrinkage, but secure
Frets: Original frets with plenty of life remaining
Condition: Excellent overall, with no breaks, repairs, touch-ups or modifications
Weight: 3.24kg
Nut Width: 40mm
Neck Depth: 19.7mm at 1st fret / 24.3mm at 12th fret
Pickup Readings: Neck 7.97k / Bridge 7.72k
Case: Original case and custom-made additional case, both in excellent condition
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1965 Gibson Firebird I, Sunburst
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1965 Gibson Firebird I, Sunburst
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A very clean 1965 Gibson Firebird I, finished in Sunburst and surviving in superb original condition.
The non-reverse Firebirds have always had a slightly different appeal to the earlier reverse-body models. Introduced as Gibson moved the Firebird into a more conventional format, they retain plenty of offset style but with a more familiar solidbody feel. This example has a great look, with the one-piece body shown off beautifully by the Sunburst finish.
Condition-wise, this is an excellent example. The body shows a few small dings and signs of use, but nothing that detracts from the overall appearance. Importantly, there are no breaks, repairs, touch-ups or modifications, and no sign of any headstock damage, which is always good news on a vintage Firebird.
The neck is very comfortable, measuring 40mm at the nut, with a depth of 19.7mm at the 1st fret and 24.3mm at the 12th. There is no real wear to the back of the neck or fingerboard, and the original frets still have plenty of life left in them. At 3.24kg, it is also a nicely manageable weight and sits very well in use.
The pickguard shows some slight shrinkage, but nothing that threatens its integrity. The hardware is in good condition, with no notable corrosion, and the guitar retains a well-preserved appearance overall.
Electrically, everything looks as you would hope to see. The solder joints appear correct and undisturbed, and the pots date to week 39 of 1965. The two P-90s read 7.97k at the neck and 7.72k at the bridge, and sound excellent: gritty, clear and well balanced, with plenty of bite and definition.
A superb mid-’60s non-reverse Firebird with no breaks, no repairs, strong originality and a great pair of P-90s. It comes complete with its original case and a custom made additional case, both of which are in excellent condition.
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At a Glance:
Model: Firebird I
Finish: Sunburst
Body: Mahogany
Pickups: Two correct P-90s
Electronics: Undisturbed solder joints; pots - week 39 of 1965
Pickguard: Original guard with slight shrinkage, but secure
Frets: Original frets with plenty of life remaining
Condition: Excellent overall, with no breaks, repairs, touch-ups or modifications
Weight: 3.24kg
Nut Width: 40mm
Neck Depth: 19.7mm at 1st fret / 24.3mm at 12th fret
Pickup Readings: Neck 7.97k / Bridge 7.72k
Case: Original case and custom-made additional case, both in excellent condition
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.