Everything you NEED to know about GIBSON FIREBIRD!

Here's everything you need to know about Firebird!
Join me as we delve into its rich history, uncover its innovative design features, and explore everything else you need to know about this legendary guitar. From its rebellious origins to its unparalleled playability, get ready to discover why the Gibson Firebird stands as an icon in the realm of revolutionary guitar design.
🎸 guitar gear used:
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 'Treasure' Firebird
Fender Blues Junior
Tone Druid by Union Tube and Transistor
Echoplex by Dunlop
Doppel Fuzz by Blue Colander
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0:00 intro
0:23 sound snippet 1
0:40 history
2:37 sound snippet 2
3:14 design & features
5:43 sound snippet 3
6:11 reverse vs non-reverse
7:02 sound snippet 4
7:25 epiphone firebird bonamassa & outro

[@DressedInBlack]

Now, I want to hear from you: What aspect of the Gibson Firebird fascinates you the most?

[@babispd]

I guess the looks, the hype, the pickups, the nice finish and craftmanship (it is an expensive design to build). I am a FB V 1995 owner.

[@dddd717]

When I was younger I wanted one…but they’ve always been expensive…I ended up settling for an older Ibanez ic300 iceman…the cool looks and same playing discomforts for half the price 😅 I think I could afford one now but always wondered if these suffer from the same Gibson neck break issues.

[@Me4-gc8qs]

You have the most amazing taste in guitars. There are so many I have never heard of. Thank you.

[@markvigil8667]

that Collins played and recorded the freebird solo with the g. firebird. Not for me though, I prefer the paul or the sg.

[@DressedInBlack]

The ic300 is cool! As for the neck break issues, I don’t have experience (fortunately!)

[@rb343]

The Joe Bonnamassa model by epiphone is still being sold with the FB720 pu's and no banjo tuners. I have one, and had the local Luthier flip it to LH. Love it. Natural finish.

[@TexasBlues-123]

I'm 5' 10''. For me the Firebird is the 2nd most comfortable guitar. 1st place goes to the Gibson SG. My Firebirds (Epiphone and Tokai) don't have the banjo tuners and I only found neck dive a problem on the Tokai when the front strap button was mounted on the shoulder. I moved it to behind the neck and there's no dive. The fact that the string length is moved to the left means there's no need to hunch the right shoulder to get the picking hand into position. Firebirds are the sexiest.

[@johndaugherty4127]

My first Firebird was a 1976 Bicentennial. I wanted to be Allen Collins. Best sounding guitar I ever had, but a tad neck heavy.

[@FinalLychee]

FB is my main axe. I play guitar on my left leg and don't have any of the comfort issues people usually describe.

[@brooksreed23]

I bought a Joe Bonamassa Firebird I last November and it has quickly become my favorite guitar to play, glad you love the gold one too!

[@DressedInBlack]

That's awesome! It's great to hear that you've found such joy in playing yours :)

[@ConcezioPellegrini]

EXCELLENT Video and review. Thank You.

[@DressedInBlack]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@nellayema2455]

I'm a 6 foot tall male with fairly long arms, so the Firebird is comfortable for me to play, but I can see why it would be uncomfortable for smaller individuals. Think if it as more like an SG than any other Gibson model as far as how it feels with the neck seeming to stick so far out from the body. I love the look and sound of the Firebird. For being so large, they are surprisingly light, which I also like. I have a 2013 model and an Epiphone 2020 model, as well. My dream Firebird is the 1965 "transitional" model. It has a reverse body with a non-reverse headstock. They are hard to find and mighty expensive!

[@DressedInBlack]

The weight is a major plus for me! If Firebirds were as hefty as some Les Pauls, they would be even less comfortable for sure ;)

[@HearGear]

Yeah the Firebird is an exceptional guitar, this video is also exceptional, thank you.. :D

[@DressedInBlack]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@reddove108]

You made that Firebird fly. Nice review and sweet playing.

[@DressedInBlack]

Thanks!

[@eddiejr540]

very good video...I have never played a firebird or an SG...just never had the opportunity but it is definately on my to do list...well done👍

[@DressedInBlack]

Hope you get to play them someday! :)

[@toddmoore2324]

First like! Love the finish on your 'bird!

[@DressedInBlack]

I love my white bird 🕊️

[@VesselForHonor]

the last sound demo was very goth lol, nice review

[@DressedInBlack]

Haha thanks

[@user-uo9cy2ep2h]

To heavy

[@DressedInBlack]

Firebirds aren’t that heavy though

[@thatpuglovingidiot6705]

Really enjoyed the edgy old school tone in the 4th sound snippet in particular. I don’t think I’ve ever played one but they look so cool. I’ve been tempted by the Thunderbird bass for years as well but the tone isn’t as exciting on those.

[@DressedInBlack]

Glad you enjoyed that snippet :) It's all about finding what speaks to you!

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Epiphone all the way no one really wants Gibson anymore