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- Does Gibson still make the Firebird?
- Who used the Gibson Firebird?
- When did Gibson introduce the Firebird?
- How heavy is a Gibson Firebird?
Does Gibson still make the Firebird?
The Gibson Firebird is a solid-body electric guitar manufactured by Gibson from 1963 to the present.
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| Gibson Firebird | |
|---|---|
| Period | 1963 — present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Through-body; some models have set necks |
Who used the Gibson Firebird?
Paul McCartney
Unbeknownst to many, the Beatles' “leftie” bassist often played a right-handed Firebird during the early phase of his post-Fab-Four career. Indeed, for his beautiful, emotive solo on 1970's “Maybe I'm Amazed” he turned to – you guessed it – a Firebird.
When did Gibson introduce the Firebird?
So, it was that in 1963, Gibson introduced its new Fender-rivalling solidbody, the Firebird.
How heavy is a Gibson Firebird?
The Gibson Firebird Weighs 7 Pounds (3.18 kg)
