My 1964 Gibson Firebird is RESTORED!

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1959 Sunburst Stratocaster
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1964 Gibson Firebird I
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[@MatthewScottmusic]

Its a mojoAXE tailpiece and the dings on the guitar were from me. Thanks for watching.

[@zombywoof-0hNo]

Wondered if you had seen this little gem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWa1kGqro9qphqs

[@josephbayliss1703]

My Grandmother was friends with Jimmy Page's girlfriend in 1960. She met her through a friend as she attended the Loreto Grammar School. Apparently all the boys used to divert their way home so they could walk past and meet girls. She worked at Manchester Airport afterwards and was put in the VIP lounge. She met Clapton, Hendrix, Ringo and Herman's Hermits loads of others too. The 60s sounded ace. Sorry to drivel on, thought you guys would appreciate this though.

[@joshplaystheguitar]

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing 🤘🏽🎸

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Killer story. Thanks for sharing.

[@eddiejr540]

Dude...half the fun of playing music is the people we meet and the stories we remember...rock on my brother!!!

[@RQCK0N]

Joseph, great story. There wasn't the camera phones etc around back in the day so lots and lots of human contact moments are lost. Wee 'clips' like this are gems from an awesome musical era.

[@aschule5684]

That's a great story thanks for sharing 👍

[@Desmachine]

This guitar is absolutely legendary. I feel lucky to have been a small part of the story. That's an incredible guitar my dude.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks for your help Des.

[@achuck26]

Beautiful guitar, sounds amazing

[@gavinalaniz3658]

FINALLY! The day we finally get to see this beut sing!

[@michaelgreer4790]

That may be the best tone of a guitar straight into an amp that I have ever heard. Thank you.

[@bobmorris5386]

Oh man it’s like Christmas on KZbin today everyone’s uploading some great guitar stuff today! Thanks for making it even better, that firebird sounds great! That color is awesome too!

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

The restoration turned out awesome and it sounds so wickedly sweet

[@tylerstockrahm3570]

This wait did not disappoint. That guitar is absolutely gorgeous 😍 and those may be called minihumbuckers but there's nothing mini about that tone! She's a screamer!

[@grunemann4490]

Really.....REALLY....beautiful restoration! And nice to hear Allen Collins get a mention. Wish he and Ed King received more recognition. Thanks Matthew.

[@strat0871]

Beautiful ! Love 2 pups with only 2 pots.

[@jeffvargo1068]

Mike McGuire ran Valley Arts in North Hollywood Ca and built the first Super Strats for Steve Lukather, Larry Carlton and others. It was the place to go for custom work in the late70s thru the early 90s

[@michaelmcguire39]

Yes, that is my father that you are referring to. I actually did the finish work on this particular project.

[@AudreySmilley]

The dings mean it's worth playing! I've been a Thunderbird fan since before I bought my first in 1982, and a Firebird even longer than that. You did a perfect restoration here.

[@cartooncatfishproductions558]

i really like how you went in between the 1 and 3 specs, i believe Allen collins's first firebird from lynyrd skynyrd was a 1 that had a second pickup added in later, love the color too, not one i would have picked but it turned out looking great! looking forward to hearing some skynyrd through it!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

You know I'll be playing some Skynyrd👍🏻

[@the.family.channel]

Allen also added a p-90 in the bridge position, pretty unique but man did it sing.

[@estaban3248]

I'm just a sucker for the natural/original look on these guitars. That said though the colour you've chosen complements the lines of the guitar too, colour or not the tone/sound from your guitar is absolutely delicious. If you haven't already seen it I suggest you check out on you tube Lynyrd Skynyrd in Knebworth (think they were on before the Stones) doing "Free bird". The sound of that guitar was phenomenal, I thought was an Explorer he was using??. Anyway, I'm off to check. That song always moves me, but that version/rendition especially. Enjoy. ❤✌🤙

[@alandavis1245]

@@estaban3248 he played firebirds early in skynyrds career then explorers later on. The concert you are referencing was later after Ed quit and was replaced by Steve Gaines. Hope this is helpful

[@aschule5684]

Any time I see a Firebird I think of Allen and I always will.

[@ThoughtsEtcEtcEtc]

Dude that fuzz was HEAVENLY

[@austinpeters5484]

Truly biblical, your channel is one of a kind! Will brighten anyone’s day in a matter of seconds 👌🏽🎸

[@TJjjjjjjjjjj]

Austin Peters the only people who could possibly hate this channel are his neighbors 😂

[@amritjanardhanan]

@@TJjjjjjjjjjj No neighbors!

[@TJjjjjjjjjjj]

Bubby Flippu lol have you seen the size of the cabs Matt has ? I reckon there’s people the next suburb over that can probably hear him if he cranked it

[@sunbrst62]

A color that looks better the closer you get! Great job!

[@leighsayers2628]

Beautiful restoration ..love the colour .

[@aurora3655]

The tone on that bride pickup. My god, deep, warm, and still so articulate, it's got such a nice "bite." I'm so jealous lol!

[@VonBluesman]

When I was a real young kid, they called that color pink champagne, Oldsmobile and Cadillac used that paint on some of their cars, definitely early 1960’s.

[@zenmasterdude1362]

I've always loved the sound of a Firebird, but they never really caught my eye... Until now! This changes my mind!

[@steveniannuccilli3147]

Mike currently has my Firebird! It was black and he is making it into a sunburst for me! So pumped

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Lemme just say, that is not a color I would have chosen myself, BUT seeing it I’d have to say that is STUNNING! Great color for a Firebird, and I love you’ve kept so much of it’s unique character intact. Really, really well done.

[@davidallen346]

What s Beastly tone spectacularly looking restored vintage Gibson Firebird

[@aksaiz7400]

fabulous color and look. so crunchy and great sustain. I'm so envious

[@onemanswrld]

Looks like the same color of my Dads 1957 Chevrolet 4 door Belair. Really turned out nice Matt...great sounding through You Tube...

[@nilsx3020]

Glad to see you're back, man. I already was hoping all is well with you. That guitar is absolutely stunning.

[@jamesmulligan7413]

Matt, two years ago when I was stating out on guitar, I was really into metal and thought that that was as good as guitars could get/sound, at the time I thought single coils couldn't sound good. But the first time i heard you play I instantly decided that that was the tone I wanted. I didn't know if it was high gain, low gain or no gain but it sounded killer. And bear in mind I had never heard srv before (just because you seem to get compared to him the most). Fast forward to 2 weeks ago and I just got my first strat after playing a home made tele for 2 years. Idk what the moral of the story is but thanks for being such a musical influence

[@teriakamoto]

The moral is you live and learn and it has you thinking, playing, and feeling good. That's a good deal. 40 years in and I still learn and I enjoyed Matthews Firebird journey also. Havin' fun. Ha-

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Congrats man always keep learning in guitar and life.

[@alpenglow4243]

I think you made the right decision all the way with the Firebird. Love the color.

[@quicker21]

The Firebird pickup is one of a kind. Smooth tones.

[@ZodiacGallery]

Drooling over that front pickup!

[@oncameramastery]

I liked it how it first arrived, but she's certainly a beauty now as well!

[@incredifunk]

I feel the same about the way it looked originally

[@NoUploadJustComment]

That was a journey. Nicely done. Looks excellent.

[@yukkydukky4565]

that is a really awesome restoration... the color is perfect for it

[@kevinkelly9956]

Love everything about it. I have a FB V refined in Silver Mist. It just slays me every day I play it.

[@marendur]

This channel is my 2020's best find.

[@Robert-yg2dr]

Love the color , it’s something you never see so it’s super original to you

[@2dazetake]

Love it, we use to call that color pepto bismo, it's extremely popular today,but I remember back in 70s most guys thinking it was too girly of a color,funny how times change,I've always liked the color,the restoration turned out great.

[@Furtheronmusic]

Killer sound. Definitely leans a bit more Fender than standard Gibson but then I suppose that's exactly what they were looking for in the 60s when they brought them out

[@Stratsrule]

All that wood on the firebird gives an awesome tone

[@georgerichardson5116]

Sounds fantastic, would have been nice to hear both pickups together though. Turned out great. Thanks

[@ianswanberg2327]

I love the way this Bird sounds, especially the neck pup. I kinda dig the color as well. Man I really need a Firebird! 😩

[@1980bwc]

Matthew, I appreciate how you care for these pieces of history.

[@michaeljones8058]

Good job Matthew.

[@oliverroggenbuck7824]

The Firebird almost sustains forever...the sound is so sweet, your licks gave me goose bumps. Thank you man !

[@josiasmazepa777]

That first chord just sounds awesome!

[@meisterjubjub7606]

Personally, I LOVE that colour. Vintage colours are perfect, but it's nice to experiment every now and then. Just some contrast from the sunbursts, cherry reds or olympic whites we see everywhere. This one's a keeper, Matthew. Great video as always

[@stevesowles3405]

Wow it was worth the wait. THATS DEFINITELY A KEEPER!

[@jackberry]

Finish is absolutely gorgeous man. Almost positive I saw a custom SG recently also dressed in that Heather Poly and completely fell in love.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Matthew Scott, I love what you have done with this guitar oh, my hat is off to you! It's beautiful! I'm glad you went with an original 1960s color that was offered from the factory and such an unusual one like this was a good choice as well. I like how you paid homage to the firebird 1 series with just a single volume and tone knob. It came out really really nice you should be proud. The firebird has risen From the Ashes you can say! Or you can say that a beautiful swan has emerged from The Ugly Duckling (not that it was ugly before but man what a transformation!) Really nice restoration and it looks badass. Sounds badass too, nice playing!

[@Cring0r]

man your tone is so fucking nice, I always thought I kind of knew what nice tone was until I started watching your videos and realized I know absolutely nothing. Your incredible playing doesn't hurt either. love your content mate!

[@1267cando]

Turned out great. I’m from Kalamazoo Mi. In the 8th grade my mom went down to the Gibson factory and bought me non reverse with 3 black p90s in In Ernest green for ....100 bucks. It was a #2 with. Small wood chip under the clear coat. Also bought a Kalamazoo amp with 1-12 all tube for 25 bucks. Did I keep it. Of course not. Had it for a 3-4 years. I was pretty small at that time and the neck was killing me. At least that’s my excuse now.

[@patbusnello9658]

Awesome restoration! I love the colour, great choice! 👏👌This has to be one of the most beautiful looking guitars, and the year is my birth year. Would make a great birthday gift! 🎁🎸🎉😆😜

[@jltrem]

Beyond lovely. Hang on to it. Name it Steve.

[@chrissiler6075]

Jack Pearson played Duane Allmans White Firebird and it's such a lively insturment

[@scottstetzer]

That color completely rocks!

[@picksalot1]

Love that sound. You really have a good ear for how guitars should sound and how to get it. Congrats on the restoration. I think it was worth the wait.

[@davidbrown-bh7it]

Cool color! That turned out nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@Krillin_]

holy moly the sustain on that is insane

[@Syzfox]

You might be a big factor in me buying my dream guitar a few weeks ago 😂

[@MatthewScottmusic]

What'd you buy?

[@offcenterprofilepicture6274]

@@MatthewScottmusic ***i dont know maybe check what video this was commented on.***

[@TJjjjjjjjjjj]

KingPlaya yeah what did you get mate ? This guy is also the reason I got a sunburst strat and it’s now my number 1

[@MatthewScottmusic]

We may never know.

[@darthjarjarbinks8953]

@@MatthewScottmusic I recently bought a 1964 Firebird VII that was refinished in Bubblegum Pink (from Frost Blue). Only catch was that the headstock had been broken for the second time, which isn’t a hard fix for me to do, and one of the pickups had gone silent, which I’ve since fixed. Also got a nice surprise when I found my grandfather’s signature on the inside of the guitar. Thinking back on it now, I seem to remember him having the guitar before he passed when I was around four or five years old.

[@winslowredcross2835]

That is one cool Firebird. I love the color. Great tone too!

[@barrettbryant6892]

As a long time Firebird player and appreciator; your guitar is gorgeous.

[@alextheguitarist7282]

Matthew uploads=+100 tone. This is a really great guitar, it was great before, but now it's even better!!! Awesome colour and I like where you went with the whole thing.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Awesome Alex👍🏻👍🏻

[@USMC-1911]

You guys did a awesome job and 64 the year I was born. I was lucky to grow up through some of the greatest time for music.

[@stude1953]

I like it. Nice job restoring it to the way you wanted it.

[@kaneo67]

Very nice colour.awesome sound and great tunes you decided to play

[@snsn64]

That fuzz tone is something else

[@scottsmith6489]

Sounds great! Always wanted a Firebird, I keep thinking of Johnny Winter

[@sdpgo12]

That’s a keeper! Don’t let it go!

[@rfostore]

She is a beautiful instrument. You did a wonderful thing giving it a new life. I'm not stuck on any one manufacture, model. They all bring something interesting. Looked great, sounds magnificent. Well done Matthew.

[@cod-mullnasty]

Looks fantastic! I have no idea how someone could hate that.

[@bluekoi455]

Love the finish and the tone. Wow the sustain!

[@400_billion_suns]

LOVE the color. It's somewhere between reddish to violet-ish to pinkish-coral depending on the light and angle. Very unique and super cool.

[@maddmatt55]

Love the guitar. Wouldn’t have been my choice of colour but it still looks good! The main thing is that it sounds fantastic!! Great to see and hear you play, lifts my spirits every time. Keep smiling. Love and Peace ✌️ bro

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

These always flew under the radar for me and I’ve only recently become a Firebird fan. I came across Johnny Winter playing ‘Suzie Q’ and liked the way it sounded and of course looked. I then did some research and bought one about a week later. It’s also the first Gibson I’ve ever owned. The guitar has reignited my passion for playing.

[@ralphwest8156]

Beautiful' ...amazing colour, superb tone, great work'

[@angusmackay7281]

Beautiful and tasteful job, Matthew. Well done.

[@nam3less242]

WE NEED A ALBUM💯💯💯

[@kevinedgeman8508]

Great job, great fiddle. TONE FOR DAYS

[@alanagottalottasay997]

Identical color to my phone case....absolutely beautiful finish and tone that matches it....Firebird minis have you reaching your hand to meet the ethereal while you’re still knee deep in the grit and struggle of down below.......like you said somewhere in between...never understood how they aren’t 1000x more popular...and equally glad they aren’t....that guitar and the story you brought out of it....just wow....

[@stevehughes1510]

Sounds great Matthew. I've not taken any notice of the FB until recently with ECs playing on Sittin' On Top Of The World Dallas '68. Cheers for a good rundown !!

[@pascalgalipeau1796]

Beautiful refinish. Wow! 👍🏻

[@selahbrent8229]

Love the color, the whole thing turned out great!

[@user-wf4nl2yy8x]

Glad you chose that color

[@mitchellmiller8587]

Love that guitar. Great sound. I have a V 1965 and it's my favorite guitar.

[@l.a.mouland1051]

Nice choice on the color Matt👍

[@leonarddaneman810]

That's a real guitar . . . great thin slab that resonates . . . great pickups . . . nice job . . . Gibbons may be calling you wanting that thang

[@albusdd2241]

I dig the color. Reminds me of 1950s car colors.

[@Mikino1976]

Finish and tone are outstanding!

[@mika1367]

I bought a ‘63 for $350 in ‘86. Last known whereabouts was billy sheehans collection. Had to pay some bills and I only used it for slide guitar. Mine had a ‘60s bigsby on it. Headstock broken at some point. I got to keep all the non stock parts as it was to be restored. I’m about to put the wraparound tailpiece from it on a guitar my son is building. It’s the last piece left from it. I ordered him a nice tuneomatic setup but he wants a piece of dad on it.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I've got a pretty good guitar collection (over 20) but a '60s Firebird is my white whale. I've been waiting years to find the right color, year, etc.. So jealous... but grateful I got to hear his. Stay safe everyone. Cheers.

[@caseylee12]

Man!... Nothing sounds like a good vintage guitar!

[@davedeville6540]

Beautiful. Heather is a bold yet classy choice of colour. Spot on.

[@bipbipletucha]

This project turned out incredibly!

[@billtaylor4897]

What a Rocker... Good Job Matthew...

[@suncoaster8578]

❤️ The color and the sound ✌🏻

[@wjewell63]

wow !...speechless, just friggin awsome

[@tylerrichman9]

I really dig the color! Looks and sounds great.

[@jimcampbell8061]

These days I see fewer restorations and more of the fix what needs to be fixed but leave the instruments with their battle scars, cleaned up enough to function properly, and hopefully taken care of to keep from further damage.

[@PipeCat1965]

What a joy to see and hear that beauty. What a great re-work. Thanks for the post.

[@damien6997]

Nice refinish mate. You'd be stoked on this one. No doubt it plays as good as it looks. Very cool.