Author Topic: Interesting Beastie (Read 201 times)

alembickoa · « **on:** October 27, 2013, 06:20:32 PM »

I don't know...I'm probably posting in the wrong corner of the realm, but what the hey. For my 59th birthday I realized, achieved, and am finally able to put to rest the lust that started in the 1963 Gibson catalogue. Took me 50 years of patience (of varying stages) and prayer and I was finally at the right place at the right time. Got me a Firebird. It is not a vintage piece, but a 2002 that spent it's life in a...you guessed it...a Lynard Skynard tribute band playing 2 songs a night. Frets aren't even worn. The 9-piece neck brought fond memories of some basses I have owned and still own. God is cool...

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2013, 10:39:24 PM »

Loves me some Firebird V!!
A buddy used to have a slick early '65 with reverse body & non-reverse headstock; too sweet for words!

Peter

pace · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2013, 03:01:40 PM »

Congrats!!!!

I have an early 90's V in Cardinal Red.... They sure are great guitars! Play 'er in good health, Steve!!!!

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2013, 08:05:39 AM »

I've lusted for one of these for a long time. They are definitely on the short list of guitars I would love to own.

rjmsteel · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2013, 08:36:17 AM »

My buddy has a bicentennial Thunderbird bass he bought new (in 1976). Plays sweet.

Beautiful Guitar, congrats!

hifiguy · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2013, 09:30:11 PM »

-George Takei voice - Oh myyyyyy.

I always think Phil Manzanera when I see a lovely old 'bird, but that's just me I suppose.

What a sweetie! Enjoy, as if there were a doubt!

Paul