Epiphone Firebird Vintage Sunburst - Authentic and Affordable Inspired by Gibson Classic!

[@theguitaristas]

Just a little note.... today (not for the first time) I got hit by one of those stupid telegram message prize scam things with a channel stealing my icon and pretending to be me. I should be flattered I suppose! 😊... but truth is these leeches are trying to rip you off and youtube are a bit slow in dealing with the problem. Fact is I don't ever give prizes away.... so if you ever get a message from me saying you have won something report it and ignore it. 😎👍 PS. please do keep the comments coming though... I will always try to reply and keep up with them, but if you don't get a response you should know that each and every one is read and appreciated! 🎸

[@williamgregory6684]

I just got one of those you've won dm.Thanks for the warning!! I hope things are going good for you!!!

[@donniebaytz1934]

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[@gergemall]

Thank you. Duly noted . My Mojo is unpredictable the past three years. You’re a great player too .

[@Vicouskelevra]

They seem really prevalent in my European channels. Worthless scammers.

[@glenkepic3208]

lessee,,,i first got one from Norm's about a year ago. Nearly fell for it. Since then, it's been nearly every one from Beato to Schull. I just pass, thinking 'leave me the hell alone'. Sorry they've infiltrated this channel. a head ache you don't need.

[@cmet8280]

This guitar has it's own distinct sound, definitely worth having in your arsenal.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

That sounds a bit painful.

[@theguitaristas]

@@rubbadubdub6543 🤣👍

[@jonamason6658]

@@rubbadubdub6543 rock on!!

[@lewisprice3156]

I've got one and I love it!!!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Rubber Dubdub .. I think it sounds great!

[@markhorton1718]

Ive been wanting a Firebird for a few years, but it was so hard to find one for sale anywhere near my home. Finally a buddy of mine who knew I was looking called yesterday saying he found one for sale just down the road. So I got the guy's number and was able to buy it today, January 16,2023. It feels and sounds great. The only Firebird I had ever played before was a Gibson, which played and felt beautifully. My Epiphone Firebird feels just as good and I saved an awful lot of money!!

[@lrpops]

I bought one of these earlier this year. Second hand with a case for under 500. Absolutely mint guitar. I love it. Its like moving an aircraft carrier around but construction and tone is simply superb.

[@theguitaristas]

A real bargain... and the case can double up as a dinner table! 🤣

[@Bluesky5553]

My son-in-laws cousin just bought one of these through Guitar Center and they actually did a very nice setup on it. The action is perfect, intonation is perfect, no fret buzz, no high frets, and the nut is cut correctly. The guitar plays and sounds better than the Gibson Firebird I owned back in the 70's. It was very easy to play some Johnny Winter riffs and it sounded great through a tube amp.

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

The Epiphone brand is back from a long hiatus Epiphone is back with top professional quality have been since 2019..the Epiphone Pro buckers and Alnico classic vintage pickups are highly acclaimed pickups way to go Colin you're the man!

[@johndaugherty4127]

Had a '76 Bicentennial Firebird with red, white and blue firebird emblem. Best sounding guitar I ever played. Little neck heavy, but AWESOME.

[@gernotboesser6901]

Allen Collins played the firebird as well, and he absolutely has to be mentioned 🙏 This guitar is a must have 😍

[@theguitaristas]

Freebird! 🙌🔥

[@jonathansteadman7935]

Allen Collins and mid 60s Keith Richards and Brian Jones are the first guys I think of with the Firebird.

[@gernotboesser6901]

@Gary I know, but it looks awesome and there is no detailed comparison yet from what I know.

[@theguitaristas]

@Gary you tried one yet Gary?

[@theguitaristas]

@Gary I can't argue with that logic!

[@darwinsaye]

Firebird pickups, despite that description comparing them to fat single coils, are in fact Humbuckers. Mini humbuckers are constructed exactly like full size humbuckers, with a bar magnet between the steel pole pieces, magnetizing them. Firebird pickups use two bar magnets with the coils wound directly around each of them.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

I’m surprised at my reaction to that guitar….. I really like it Colin. It looks particularly high quality and you made it sound killer. 👌

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, something really nice about this type of pickups! 👌🔥

[@sidestyle05]

@@theguitaristas Firebird pickups are humbuckers, but with a slightly different design. A mini humbucker is just like a regular humbucker but with smaller bobbins; it has steel pole pieces running through the center of the coil and a bar magnet under the coil. A firebird pickup has the same small bobbins as a mini humbucker, but instead of steel pole pieces and a bar magnetic, it has magnetic blades running the center of the coil.

[@davidharding200]

This really is such a good time to be a guitar player / collector/ enthusiast / person filling other voids in their life through excessive guitar purchases... The ability to have an Epiphone Les Paul 50s, 61 SG, Firebird, 58 Flying V and Les Paul Special tv yellow all brand new for the price of one Gibson Les Paul original collection! All really well built (but needing set up) and all probably (can’t speak from experience) delivering at least 80% of the Gibson equivalent. Great therapy!

[@typingdude4833]

I know you’ve heard it a million times but your playing is awesome. I’m trying to break out of my Les Paul mindset and explore other guitars, and you really help with that. Your videos are a goldmine of information. You, KDH from Ireland and Trogly from here in the US are my daily rotation of guitar videos. The holy trinity.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that’s kind and really appreciated! 🙏😊 and i watch those guys too! 🙌 So have I managed to convince you to try an SG yet?? 😆👍

[@typingdude4833]

@@theguitaristas Yes you certainly have, and I will when I get the chance. Cheers

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

It's tough to break out once you've been in it for 10 or 20 years, especially when nearly everyone you listen to uses them.

[@shirkhan3818]

Funny, kind of the inversion here as I was up to get out of the strat mindset. Was lookin for a versatile tone with oldschool charm. LPs were never really my style nor sound, and somethin i can really support here in terms of this excellent video is that the form of the bird and the pickups will make your play, your innovation spectrum, different. But also, the bird is not everybodys thing. But it can sing in its way, highs and also lows with a rough charm.

[@stephanematis]

I still remember the first Firebird I saw in life. Pelham Blue bird hanging way up in the most renowned shop in town. It looked like an alien device. Huge indeed.

[@davidharding200]

I’ve got one too Colin! Had it for almost two years and loving it. Neck pickup, dial back the volume to 8 (😂 I wrote that before I’d watched all the video- now I see you did the same!). That really is the sweet spot for the Firebird. Awesome. I was drawn to it because of the guitarist from Rival Sons.

[@theguitaristas]

It's great finding guitars that make you use the pots! 😎👍

[@davidharding200]

@@theguitaristas It really is Colin. I don’t know if the average Stratocaster player thinks about that. I certainly didn’t for 30+ years. It seems to be more of a Gibson-style guitar thing.

[@nf5397]

Allen Collins of Lynyrd Skynyrd played a Firebird on Freebird, that iconic solo is just minutes of Firebird blasting. Later he switched to an Explorer, so his guitar choice was kind of out there for his time (early seventies)... but man, he could make a guitar scream.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@jonathanhudak2059]

And he played one on the whole first 2 Skynrd albums 👍

[@WalkenDead]

I as some random guy on the internet lol, have heard that the explorer he switched to was one that he got from Eric Clapton. I obviously can't verify that but it's a cool story

[@joeb8007]

I wouldn’t give epiphone the time of day a few years ago but the last 2 years they have completely turned things around and loving their stuff now especially with the better looking headstocks 👌🏻

[@cmet8280]

My three Epiphones from 2012/13 are actually much better than two I purchased in the last two years. Just saying, and the two latest are pretty good on their own.

[@joeb8007]

@@christoguichard4311 well thanks for your worthwhile opinion i mean how dare I have an opinion of the guitars I tried out. first of all I’m not American and second of all the epiphones I looked at for a few years prior to 2020 that I picked up we’re not great so yeah when considering stupid statements look a little closer to home christo 🙄🙄 opinions are just that, maybe if I had tried early Korean ones then it could be a different story

[@williamarthurfenton1496]

Definitely still on my list. Firebirds are just so distinctive, and not only do they sound it, but by the looks of it feel it as well when on the lap. Shame they don't come in other colours with the Epis, but fortuntely sunburst looks great.

[@JinxRemoving]

Superb playing and review as always. I actually said out loud a few times "F**k that sounds good"! Just the Firebird driving the Princeton hard was a thing of beauty.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@TheChristafershawn]

I bought one of these about 6 months ago I was really impressed with it. Definitely one of the best Epiphone purchases I've made. Edit: by the way I also have a Gibson Firebird studio 2018 with p90s and a set neck (not a traditional firebird but it's cool and sounds great) and the Epiphone comes close and has the neck through design unlike the Gibson studio.

[@johnladdsmusic]

Awesome demo Colin. Glad you finally got one! I played a very loud gig last weekend. The band I’m playing in does a set tuned down to e-flat. My EPI Firebird is perfect for that. I threw a set of 11’s on and it delivered in spades!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one John! 😎👍

[@johndaugherty4127]

Right on!

[@PerpetuallyTiredMusician]

First off great video. The firebird pickups are humbucker pickups they have two bar magnets with rails that are in the center of each bobbin of the humbucker while for example a mini humbucker have only one bar magnet between/below the bobbins touching the posts. I think I remember all that right and I hope it helps. Firebirds, to me at least, has always felt large the same way as a jazzmaster and the epi scroll feels full sized, they feel very long/tall end to end. So as someone who started out playing bass but swapped instrument rather late (when I studied music in uni) they have always felt "correctly" sized. Now to see if they have made some limited lefty run or if you can special order them. Peace and have a great weekend everyone.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😎👍

[@joehahn8817]

Appreciate you 'splainin' the Firebird pups man!!! Now I don't have to go down the Google rabbit hole!!!

[@jeffberg8015]

What a great looking Firebird. I think I would want one with exactly that finish. And by the way, you play guitar better than I do. I played a bit when I was young and took it up again a few years ago as a fun form of physical therapy for nerve damage in my hands. Cheers.

[@user-nz5em5wg2h]

Just got one and it completed my guitar collection! So perfect Colin. Love Warren 😎

[@littleglimmer2325]

I've had one of these for about a year; definitely a very lovely guitar. Most comfortable and easiest guitar I have ever played live, second only to my old Gibson Flying V.

[@planzed.2]

I’ve always had a soft spot for Firebirds & Explorers… I reckon the combination of construction & all that body wood give really nice tone. Never owned one but have played them & loved the ones I played. Cool vid yet again man, thanks again!

[@ThreeChordDave]

Aww man, now I have to buy a firebird !!! Great video man, your reviews are always killer and I think you do the best guitar related videos on KZbin so keep up the good work and I'll keep needing to make space in my collection!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dave, thanks for the kind words man! 🙏😊... I reckon a Firebird is perfect partner for that cool flying V of yours! 🔥

[@edwardjons8684]

I love the Firebird. Such a cool shape and a huge hunk of wood. And those pickups are exceptional. I tried a custom built guitar with similar pickups recently - more like a strat - and I was blown away by their versatility.

[@juffurey]

what a gorgeous hunk of wood. an amazing time we live in that most people can afford such a well finished instrument.

[@Remsterdam]

Awesome guitar, typically a model that you discover and enjoy later. I got a Gibson Firebird Studio Reverse 70s Tribute in Silverburst from Reverb a few weeks ago. For real good Firebird pickups i can recommend the Lollars, they are crazy good 🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Very cool! 😎👍

[@relevantinformation6655]

That’s really a beauty. Seems like it could also be a great baritone rhythm guitar because of all that neck lumber through the body and the length of the lower strings. Very enjoyable presentation as usual :). Now my wife’s hooked on your channel too. Loves your humor and voice. 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Excellent!… thats nice to hear and I really hope that means less resistance to your buying more guitars? 😆👍

[@mosancreations]

Very informative thank you! Ive been on the fence about getting myself one of these for some time. This the best deep dive I could find. Also, I realy like the way you talk to your viewer.

[@NWLee]

Thanks for taking us on your continuing guitar adventures.

[@ColinLPrice]

That cool riff you didn’t know where it came from is from the Stereophonics :-) Great review, so tempting to go find one

[@quiksilver78]

Which song? I am leaning towards the pride of Crawley - haha - The Cure's A Letter to Elise

[@ColinLPrice]

@@quiksilver78 Sounded to me like the intro to Pick a Part That's New - one of the first songs I heard of theirs. Way back in 1999. How did it go that fast !!

[@quiksilver78]

@@ColinLPrice oh yeah, I can hear it and both Cure and Stereophonics tracks sound close to each other as well haha

[@ColinLPrice]

Oh dear, I just ordered one 🙂 The clear video, your honest opinion and the great sound samples help convince me. Just have to wait a few days for it to arrive...

[@GWPerry]

I thought it was Collective Soul Heaven Let Your Light Shine Down lol

[@davidkay3443]

Another great way to start the weekend. Top notch video. I have a hagstrom fantomen which is kind of similar shape ish and it’s huge. The case is massive. But sounds killer and made kind of famous as the band ghost use them. I highly recommend trying them out. Have coil split and one of the best fret boards ever played . The scale length is slightly larger though at 25.5” which takes bit of getting used to. Excellent guitar

[@crabbybastardguitars9955]

Yet another outstanding review. I'm an American and really enjoy your accent, expressions and mannerisms. I own a Epiphone Firebird as well and I am amazed at what a nice instrument it it regardless of the cost. It sounds good and has great upper neck access. I found a bass case that fits it. It is a XL guitar for sure. Well worth it.

[@jamesmgreen15]

Colin, I learnt a few things and excellent sounds from you again. Another enjoyable time with a glass of wine on my Friday evening. 😀 I forever associate this shape with the 1977 Oakland Coliseum Stadium performance of Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Always sticks in my mind as I have enjoyed/still enjoy it so much. EDIT: Just checked the vid of that..ah well, close..maybe:)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers James, I started learning 'Simple Man' by LS for this one but couldn't nail that picking in time 🙌

[@robpodd8665]

For one,you're a terrific guitar player ! That guitar sounds amazing.Never thought of owning a Firebird.But she sounds sawwwweeeeet! Maybe changing my mind.And she's beautiful lookin'! Great video as usual. Looking forward to next week. Thank you Collin,cheers!!

[@halloweenjack2562]

What an interesting, intriguing guitar that is - hadn't really looked at one of those before but has some really interesting left field-ish features. No wonder Phil Manzenera used one so much, although interspersed with his white Strat with star shaped inlays (often leant to to Bryan F to hold, to look more R 'n' R!), and his beautiful black LP Deluxe.

[@waynewagner395]

I had a Gibson one for a few years and loved the unique tone. They are indeed large instruments. I likened mine to driving a boat! Great review on the Epi version. I am impressed!

[@mortonwilson795]

Sounds great! I tried playing the Gibson Firebird at my local and kept strumming the bridge saddle lol! Lovely instrument but doubt I'll be grabbing one. That 3 pick-up version Phil Manzanera had looks pretty amazing! Enjoyed the music, as usual :)

[@Juzzer]

Love your videos mate. Very personable, knowledgeable and informative. Plus probably my generation too dude! Keep em coming man.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@darvinclement3250]

Love your playing and the reviews. Firebird's always remind me of Brian Jones and Johnny Winter. My first good guitar was an Explorer I bought in highschool in 1979.

[@Sammywhat]

Saw the Firebird thumbnail and immediately clicked! I've never played one before - tough to find left-handed. But there is something about them that makes me want one!! It's a glorious guitar!! Thanks for the upload, Colin!! Great review!!! And never underestimate your playing my brother. The whole reason for playing is to have fun... and it certainly looks like you're having a good time!! 🥳🎉💖🙏😉

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate thanks for supporting 🙏 ... so maybe you could flip it upside down and you (almost) have a non- reverse? 😁

[@tylerdurden5122]

He just needs to get himself a right handed non-reverse. Thank me later!!😂

[@kenk7049]

I bought earlier this year and at first I didn't like it but it took a few days to get used to and now I love it. So I suggest people spend some time with it before they judge it. It is heavy with the case though

[@EyecareBacklog1]

The first guitar I wanted, before knowing anything about guitars, because of the look. There wasn't an Epiphone version then, so I gravitated towards Squier Jazzmasters & Jags. So glad to see a proper deep-dive, and great playing as always. Thanks!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Edward, great that Epiphone has made all these classics more easily achievable!

[@kevinsturges6957]

That is a really good sounding guitar. Our guitar player has a Gibson Firebird with an old Fender Twin, and that’s pretty much what it sounds like. I have an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro with active pickups, and I put it up there as being very close to my Rickenbacker Bass. That’s an incredible value. I really enjoyed this.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Kev, blimey with you two on stage together is there any room for the drummer? 🤣👍

[@kevinsturges6957]

@@theguitaristas : ha ha, our guitar player suggested we get belt buckle fasteners that make our guitars spin around………….that hasn’t happened yet. 😏

[@Bikedueder]

Once I found the form fitting case, which took six months I have only had mine out a few times. I got mine in late 2020, about this time of year. They're a stunning guitar, and they packed a lot of features into them for the price. One thing that gets me while playing a true dimension Firebird guitar, it honestly feels like a bass in length and feel, but the fretboard has the optical illusion to be tiny or smaller than normal in relation to the length. LOVE it though, and the only way you will get it away from me is at my estate sale, haha. Forever keeper!

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍 Great guitars!

[@dandean2345]

"planning permission"😄spot on Colin. Had a gorgeous Gibson Firebird on my bench I just stared at it for ages .I love how guitars tell you about the times they were born in. Just a special guitar.

[@manahaas]

What an incredible guitar. Been eyeballin' this for ages. Love the distinctive sound. And your tones are supernice. I got the epi explorer, which is also very good but i'll ask the better half for this one for me birthday. Awesome review

[@theguitaristas]

Explorer now on my list!

[@henryhunter5026]

Good in depth review as usual, I’ve got the Epiphone Firebird from around 15 years ago which is an excellent guitar but has a set in neck which is obviously a deviation from the original Gibson design. I’m quite tempted by this new version due to the through neck and multi laminated construction although I don’t think that it sounds significantly different to my older guitar . As far as I understand the original Firebird pickups were humbuckers with two bar magnets one in each of the bobbins unlike the usual one bar magnet between the two bobbins that most humbuckers have. There have been various differences in Firebird pickup designs over the years including one with a single ceramic magnet between the two bobbins. Finding a reasonably priced gig bag or case for one of these monsters could be problematic but I wonder if a bass bag or case might do at a push.

[@chasiebabe]

Nothing wrong with your playing Colin, don't put yourself down mate, it always sounds great to me

[@floweru.s.a.9233]

Another great video, love the punk riffs you always jam. Had one of these firebirds for about four months and loved it m! Awesome guitars

[@stevegroves]

Thanks for another great demo mate! Firebird is on my hit list. Incidentally recently got a Gibson Explorer from PMT £200 off list so couldnt resist it, and man it is just awesome! the tone is amazing so look forward to your future demo when you grab an Epiphone one, as am sure it will be great especially if anything like their Firebird version. Great channel really appreciate the time and work you put in for us all.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve!

[@mattpeckham667]

Nice demo of this guitar, I've always been intrigued by Firebirds, but I've heard they are definitely somewhat of an "acquired taste" and take some adjustment to feel right. There is a hilarious segment in Bernie Marsden's book where he describes Micky Moody's difficulties with a new Firebird that he had wanted.

[@johndaugherty4127]

I finally broke down and bought me a blem model for $549.00 USD. It arrived yesterday. Two things. One, it is no Gibson, Two, it is one very nice Firebirdesqiue guitar that sounds fabulous. I love it. 8:00

[@keithblakeman2823]

I’ve been looking forward to watching this all day since seeing the thumbnail and it really doesn’t dissapoint. Got a few beers in and wow, what a great sounding beast. Bought a Tokai one a while back, looked the part but not a through neck and then was lucky enough to do a deal while buying a Korean, Korina Flying V to pick up a Joe B pink gold Firebird. What a wonderful guitar, the build and finish is superb and sounds like nothing else. I love it to bits.

[@benredmond3]

I believe that riff you were playing is the chorus riff from Feel the Pain by Dinosaur Jr!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers... that's even cooler than Stereophonics! 😎👍

[@rockypolidoro5624]

That’s it! Thanks

[@Gayden9090]

They are killer guitars. Got one when they first came out from Sweetwater had them do a setup to my preferences and man it plays and sounds good. It definitely punches in way above its weight class. The epi firebird is the closest to matching its Gibson counterpart out of the new epi line up.

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

You can buy a truss rod cover that says Gibson and nobody can tell it isn’t a Gibson

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

I want one to bad biden was installed I can barely afford strings and Demokratz closed all my gigs

[@ravendagrey]

I have always wanted a Firebird, ever since I played my Uncle's V. Come on Colin, you have already turned me on to the SG, now after watching this video I can see myself going to my local shop and ordering one of these Epiphone's as it has all the right specs and sounds amazing!!! Thank you again for another awesome video! You are the Best!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate! 😁👍

[@_rafael_b]

Hi Colin! Thanks for another cool deep dive into another cool guitar. The Firebirds are unique and I don't have a lot of experience playing them. I'm not sure if I've even played one at all actually. I've always been impressed with neck thru guitars though. This one looks like fun. Something I love about every one of your videos is your guitar tone. I love how you dial in your stuff. Always some very tasty rock n roll sounds. I use different tones according to the music I'm playing but my default tone, or the voice in my head if you will, is in that medium gain range where you operate in. We EQ our stuff similarly from what I hear. Not metal but nowhere near clean with a good mid presence. I think that a good drive pedal going into a good Fender amp is an underrated thing in guitar circles. Cheers man! Have a great weekend!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, likewise have a great weekend!

[@quiksilver78]

That's a beautiful guitar. Nice demo and great tones you got out of that thing. A keeper, for sure! I sound like a broken record but it's a shame Epiphone does not make a left handed model, although I picked up an ES-335 and that is not advertised on their site. So here's hoping 🤞

[@PhilliousWilliams]

Another blinding episode and some killer tasteful playing Colin.. great to see this great channel growing ❤

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😎✌️

[@navymark101]

I just purchased an Epiphone Firebird from SW. I've always wanted one but wanted to save a little money so I picked up the Epiphone model. Prior to shipping I had a tusq nut installed, got her plek'd and a new set of strings. She did not come with a gig bag or case however I really don't need that anyway and if I do need one in the future I will purchase one. Though she is only an Epiphone she is simply beautiful and fun to play. I'm very very happy with her and I'm so glad I had her set up right from the start. I hope my words encourage you to get one, you won't be dissatisfied.

[@noelglover1561]

Hi Colin, another great review, your honesty and your playing says it all. I’ve just bought one from Guitar Guitar - only 4 left folks! Arrives tomorrow…Hopefully the boss will be out when it gets here…

[@theguitaristas]

Oooh only 4 left now? there were 9 yesterday!... I should be on commission really but who would ever trust me again if I were! 🤣👍

[@noelglover1561]

@@theguitaristas 😂

[@broncoxy]

Another great review and what a fascinating guitar that is; I almost want to get one and turn it to evil... That massive mahogany body and neck construction looks very promising for _thiccc_ riffs. Always loved the idea of a more traditional, but eccentric guitar used for a genre it originally wasn't exactly intended for and someday I'll definetly try that out ^^ Also let me just say again that I _really_ love your style of reviewing, it is very comfortable, informative and enjoyable to watch; thank you, keep up the great work!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man thanks for the kind words! 🙏😎... this takes down tuning well so I reckon tour could get some evil tunes from it for sure! 😁🤘

[@robbo4858]

Wow! What a classic, and it looks vintage correct. As a past woodworker/cabinet maker, I can appreciate the woodwork that went into that thing! Sounded great even with the plastic over the pickups 😆 Agree, theres a lot of real estate. You could probably put a couple pedals on the body and eliminate the foot stomping. 😄

[@theguitaristas]

I wonder if they ship in the pre-laminated blocks for this model... surely they must it's a bit specialist would you say?

[@EricDeibler]

I love, Love, LOVE my Epiphone Firebird. Epiphone has really upped their game over the past several years. I am an inveterate tinkerer, when it comes to my guitars. I’m constantly tweaking, adjusting, etc. The Firebird and the 50’s Les Paul are the first to Epi’s I’ve owned with which I was perfectly happy. The ONLY quibble I had with the Firebird was the pickup switch. That’s a cheap fix. Otherwise, the pickups, the construction, the finish… I am completely satisfied.

[@edatkinson322]

Just so you know, if it matters, I ordered one of the Firebirds after watching you, and Robert Baker do the demos. I’d always had the desire for one since watching the Stones back in the 60’s when I was in a garage band playing my Les Paul Special. No that I’m 74 I’m going to treat myself. I hope I get a keeper 🙏 Thanks for your channel, it’s a treat watching you enjoy yourself.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍🔥

[@cbn1976]

The riff is "Stereophonics - pick a part that's new"

[@johnnyteres]

Inspired by Gibson? It's made by Gibson because they own Epiphone.

[@theguitaristas]

Yes it is

[@334Slats]

I’ve been thinking about buying one of these for a while and I think I’m sold now. Really enjoyed watching this and everything you do. Thanks

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jesse!

[@MarcG28]

From what I understand the difference between a Mini Humbucker and the Firebird pickups is that the Mini Humbucker uses small poles like a regular humbucker where as the Firebird uses a single bar across the strings instead of individual poles under each string. Similar to some of the Bill Lawrence pickups, but in miniature form.

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

Epiphone name means so much more than Gibson ever could..

[@隠れた]

Anything to convince yourself to enjoy your epiphone 🤷‍♂️

[@jeremywooldridge5537]

Lol

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

@@隠れた oh it shows buddy maybe you should go look up Epiphones history instead of sticking your foot in your mouth like a typical Gibson fan boy then come on back and tell us all what you read..Gibson isn't Jack squat my boy..

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

@Thrash Metal Studio if it wasn't for Les paul and Epiphone you're Gibson Les Paul wouldn't exist today..

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

@Gary same old tired ridiculous reply I OWN TWO Gibson Sgs so there goes your ridiculous theory..I prefer Epiphone got that Epiphone over Gibson

[@BobPerrone]

Always wanted on and I'm quite impressed by the build quality for the price. Yes, such a massive guitar may pose a problem for me since I'm only about 5'7 and a case.. good lord. I'll need a roadie...but...huge Johnny Winter fan since I was a youngin....loved the tone out of a Firebird, especially with a slide. Before I would pull the trigger I'd have to play one to be sure I'd be comfortable. Once again a great deep dive.

[@Amp497]

I have one, which I purchased in January, 2022, and I love it. I bought the hard shell case for $120, and it is a big case. The case is very nice. I didn't realize that I'd have to buy another stand until I saw this video. A stand will be on my list. Great review!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, can you fit the case in your car? 🤣👍

[@Amp497]

@@theguitaristas Yeah, once I roll down the windows!

[@theguitaristas]

@@Amp497 🤣

[@jmoses580]

Just wanted to comment one more time about how much I appreciate and enjoy every video you put out! I know you probably hear that 1000 times a day so I'll quit with telling you so often!😄But, one more time, "Thank You so much!" I love them all!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jim, it's really appreciated mate! 😁🙏

[@bassyey]

I like the Inspired by Gibson lineup. I'm a bassist and just got my first ever guitar which is a an Epiphone ES-335, for about $475, from that lineup. It's made in China but the quality is decent. The flamed maple top is so good to look at, I got it on Blueberry Burst. Just needs a bit of setup but I pretty much do that on all my basses even from those over $1000, because my setup measurements are personal and exact, no factory could get it right, doesn't matter if it's from US or China. Hardware is decent too. Tuners work fine, but I hate the bridge, it has the wire over it, so irritating, I bought a $30-Gotoh bridge made in Japan, and it's fixed, no pesky wire. That's it. Adjusted pickup height and I had a decent ES-335.

[@neoquest2012]

Love everything about this, even the images from Google earth! Looks great😂 got that 60s Pet Sounds- Monkeyesque west coast vibe about it, Epiphone are making some fantastic pick ups lately 🎸😎

[@ksgphotography]

Excellent video, as always, Colin. This, and Dagans video on PMT, were just too much for me to handle, so I ordered one last week. It's an absolute killer guitar! Keep doing what you do 🤘🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one man! 😁👍

[@bertoldgrether1582]

i´m so very very, and can say that often enough, very pleased with your playing. Finally someone who doesn´t have to prove speedperfomance but listens to how the played stuff comes out and sounds. Apart from that i´m of course very pleased (again....) with your reviews and how you approach looking at guitars. Totally thumbs up!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that’s appreciated! 😁🙏

[@mmpatriot2170]

Great video. My collection of guitars is mostly based around classic Gibsons. And I’m on a budget, so quite a few of them are Epiphones. I need another guitar like I need a hole in my head, but this Firebird has really caught my eye. Your review was great, and just pushes me closer to pulling the trigger. Oh, and I really like your playing. I hear the passion coming through. Thanks! 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😁👍

[@jonathanhudak2059]

MM Patriot oh just buy one! I just ordered one from Sweetwater on Friday should have it today can't wait!

[@jimmychamberlain7382]

First off, great video and demo of this Epi Firebird. Gotz mine back in April. Ordered thru Sweetwater last year and it took 6 months to get it. Prolly was sitting/waiting on a cargo ship in Long Beach for 75% of that time. Coming from Sweetwater it arrived set up wonderfully. They are really great with their 55-Point guitar inspection/setup. I love this geetar, it's my favorite right now. I'm not just saying that cause it's new. And I've got a lot of other geetars to choose from too. This right here is the best value of any new instrument in 2022. I opted for the case also, awesome as well.

[@WalkenDead]

I ordered one back in May of this year (2023) and finally got it about a month ago (Oct 2023). I like it, all I really needed to do was a slight string height adjustment and it was good.

[@onewiththings]

Just got one like new locally for a great price, just in time for Christmas. These are outstanding!

[@flrpitflrp1965]

Have wanted a Firebird for a while. I picked up a discounted one about a year ago. I usually play Les Paul style guitars. It’s had to adjust to the neck, I can see you getting on better. Since you are more comfortable playing SG’s. Cheers

[@robertgladstein]

I just got my Epi Firebird IBG yesterday. It's great and to tell u the truth it's damn good playing. Just like the feeling of a Gibson

[@carlospenna]

I read your request, I'll keep an eye out, now about the Firebird, maybe other people won't understand, but I know you will, this guitar sounds like a guitar and these HB sound amazing!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@thelaststringbender445]

Brilliant Video. Love the way you do your stuff and your playing as well. I own this guitar and compared to my other guitars I call it 'bird of prey' 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mischa that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@insagt220]

As usual you surprise and delight! Thank you for giving us a wonderful gift every week!!

[@simonplimbley5778]

Very very impressed with the cleans & the tone control on this firebird …. I could live with one of these Colin. I will be having a look how comfy they are to play. What a great Friday treat of a video 👍🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Simon, have a great weekend mate!

[@johndaugherty4127]

Sitting down is the way I advise.

[@garretazonsa]

Been waiting all week for a new episode! This one will be a good one, I'm sure. Nice Firebird!

[@GitarrenimNetz]

Oooh yeah - the "Firy Bird" is landed!!!! Thank you in advance Guitaristas for doing that video. Now i grab a drink and will join and enjoy the Journey!!!!!

[@stuahlers1528]

Colin, Cheers mate! I always have time to watch your video’s start to finish, very enjoyable and humorous! A pleasure to spend some time with a friend across the pond with a similar passion for guitars and musical expression. Thanks 🎸🎶✌️.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Stu that’s appreciated!! 🙏😎

[@ryanriggs9963]

I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these for ages, this really convinced me to pull the trigger on buying one. Thank you, man.

[@theguitaristas]

You won’t regret! 🔥

[@michaelgregory2231]

Best and most detailed analysis of this model on KZbin - thank you! Answered every question I had about it. Greetings from across the pond, M8!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Michael!

[@WannesVDR]

I have a 1963 Firebird VII in firetruck red (from 2003, not an original 63 obviously). It's the reddest thing I own! All this time I thought it had mini humbuckers, will have to re-educate myself. Iconic Freebird solo of course by Lynyrd. 🤘🏼

[@iaint1873]

There's a fabulous Joe Gore video comparing mini humbucker and Firebird pickups in the same guitar. Goes a bit into what Firebird pickups are - but yes bar magnets inside the coil. Mini humbuckers are built like small humbuckers. Without going into the airy fairy, the idea is that the magnets are closer to the strings than in a humbucker, like the rod magnets in a single coil. Hence brighter.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Iain, I shall look for that be good to hear a comparison!

[@scotty88lp]

Just got my 2022 epi firebird in and I love it

[@jerrymcdaniel4539]

That little ditty you were playing after putting it back together sounded like a Collective Souls song.

[@glenfougeron2823]

First time to see one of your reviews. Absolutely the best I’ve had the pleasure of watching. Thank you!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Glen, glad you found us mate! 😁👍