get an Epiphone Firebird: 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/xkamy3 🛒 *Zzounds* www.zzounds.com/a--3985807 🛒 *Sam Ash* bit.ly/SamAshHome 🛒 *Musician's Friend* musicians-friend.pxf.io/Mmz5PK 🛒 *Thomann* bit.ly/ThomannEpiFirebirdVSB 🛒 *Amazon* geni.us/EpiphoneFirebirdVSB get a Gibson Firebird 🛒 *Sweetwater* sweetwater.sjv.io/5gEqAo *Timestamps:* --------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro and disclosure 1:30 - the specs 3:08 - Inside the guitar, Weight, Pickup Resistance 5:25 - tone samples 5:42 - Clean tones 6:20 - Mild Gain Tones 6:48 - High Gain Tones 8:23 - Closeup gallery 8:46 - Summary and my thoughts
@jackblack23215 ай бұрын
Thanks for givinging something to watch while I go #2
@lawrencedevere22425 ай бұрын
I second that
@MajorUpgrade5 ай бұрын
@@lawrencedevere2242 You 2'd the 2.
@lawrencedevere22425 ай бұрын
@@MajorUpgrade brown notes were certainly hit that day
@briancoyne88153 ай бұрын
Now you know why Landon plays sitting down…
@Gordanovich025 ай бұрын
I held off from buying one of these because I'd heard rumours Epi would be coming out with a higher end version featuring a stepped headstock and banjo tuners. But after seeing the price of those I suddenly decided a flat headstock and Grover minis are just fine. 😉
@chrisghiardi1175 ай бұрын
Better off without banjo tuners which are neck diving and neck breakers.
@johntwardy14304 күн бұрын
i used to have an original Gibson fb5 i agree.
@andybungert2 ай бұрын
Firebirds were the first guitar I had seen and immediately went, "Yeah! I gotta have that!" It was a Fretted Americana Phil X video. He was playing a 1964 Ember Red FB iii. My first I got was a 1995 Gibson Firebird V, and after owning and cycling through a whole bunch of them (including 2 of the one you demo'd here but in green), I am back down to that original one I got. I do wish I still had one of the green EPIs though. great value, they were used and both had a case. Would've been a fun mod platform.
@andrewksadventures5 ай бұрын
You're a bright Spark Landon! 😎⚡️🔥🐦 Nice to hear some Badfinger in there btw, and the Black Crows.
@coreyoffman87395 ай бұрын
I love that Firebird guitar
@coreyoffman87395 ай бұрын
You’ll be keeping that around with your collection won’t you
@maxwellbowden99615 ай бұрын
The most attractive thing about this guitar is that Jonny Winter played one. Check out careful with a fool for confirmation
@bluesvertigo39615 ай бұрын
If I get a Firebird, it would HAVE to be the kind with the OG banjo tuners. 💯💯💯💯💯
@DouglasMcLaughlin-kq7hkАй бұрын
In October 2006, purchased a $1699 (hardcase included) ebony Gibson Firebird V that was mispriced in the shop as a Studio ($1270) model. It would melt this seven ways to Sunday, and take its milk money too. They are out there.
@paulfromjupiter5 ай бұрын
Bought one of these two years ago, and it is the absolutely the best deal in the Epiphone lineup for what you get. I'm not sure how you would justify the new Firebird release for $1000 more when the differences are the USA pickups, tuners and hardshell case. Otherwise the construction and electronics are the same.
@christophereaton46945 ай бұрын
I like the mechanicals of the Firebird. I'm a fan of the name too. The shape hasn't grown on me yet.
@maddoxdavidson14035 ай бұрын
Same
@burtonwitaschek64315 ай бұрын
Nice review. It’s important to note that the neck is a “neck-through”, which means that the laminated piece of wood is machined from stock that runs from the top of the headstock to the bottom of the guitar, and that equates to unbelievable sustain! Love mine. Those pups are blades and not poles (from what I’ve read). Tones are awesome. Great low end and you can get really nice and shrilly highs from the top. It’s a long guitar, but I’m a tall knuckle dragger, so it fits me perfect. Wish I had gotten it sooner, I could have avoided buying a few others. It’s a really versatile axe. Thanks for the vid!
@zachawav5 ай бұрын
The Firebird V is my favorite Epiphone/Gibson guitar model
@TheChristafershawn5 ай бұрын
I think this is one of the better Epiphone’s that are at a realistic price. I had one but did move it along, since I also own a Gibson Firebird. But actually, I do miss it might repurchase it. My Gibson has P90s so it’s a different beast.
@jameshatch57225 ай бұрын
You like them P90s? Black or cream? Allen Collins from Skynyrd had a P90 loaded Fire bird.. Balance is freaking perfect, got all that mass on the headstock.. You couldn't put the Gibbi in an Epi case?
@TheChristafershawn5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I love the P90s (black), it’s one of my favorite guitars for sure. I found the Gibson slightly smaller actually than the Epiphone, at least the model I have. The model I have has a set neck instead of a classic neck through.
@JJ-cf7nb5 ай бұрын
An absolutely amazing guitar at this price point. I recall reading that Gibson had a tough time making money on the originals back in the 60s because of the expense of building the through body neck design. To pick up a really nice version like this Epi for less than a grand is fantastic. Just look at the laminate that runs the length of the neck. I love mine.
@johndaugherty41273 ай бұрын
The $599 one is awesome. I had a 1976 Bicentennial Firebird and it was the best sounding guitar I ever heard. Now, I have a goldfoil tele with mini humbuckers and the tones are inexhaustable. Still, the cheaper Firebird is all you need.
@davidriley48955 ай бұрын
I have wanted a fire bird for a long time. This is pushing me a little bit closer
@MajorUpgrade5 ай бұрын
Best sponsor imaginable, Landon. I also sponsor my own content, which doesn't exist, so I've got that goin' for me.
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
🤣🎸👍
@thomaswyatt1995 ай бұрын
This is a steal compared to the new one.
@ZitherBeast5 ай бұрын
Nice, this is another guitar that I haven't ever picked one up, let alone played on. It looks great, sounds great, perhaps I need one of these styles of guitars too. Dammit Landon.....
@christopherfidler30195 ай бұрын
I don't always play a Firebird but when I do I play a Thunderbird and make sure they are GO.
@canyonproductions76835 ай бұрын
That thing looks & sounds awesome
@johnladdsmusic5 ай бұрын
This particular model is a steal compared to Epi’s latest stunt releasing the custom colour FB’s with banjo tuners and tremolo arms. Not worth an extra $1500 Cdn. I’ve had the model you demoed for a few years now. I use it in a band that does a whole set tuned down to E-flat. I put 11’s on it…it truly is a Tele on steroids! Great review
@ronpatterson64205 ай бұрын
Very nice, i love the burst color definitely has a vintage vibe to it.
@doomgoon27555 ай бұрын
I've got a 2006 Gibson bird ..love it.
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
Sweet!
@paulcatarino22095 ай бұрын
Love the body shape of these, but cant get behind the thin necks...hoping the new Epi 1963 I.G.C have a chunkier neck, then maybe.
@nieko30385 ай бұрын
That’s a sweet guitar. Love the looks. These are bass sized.
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
I think the Firebird is bigger than my Mustang Bass!
@nieko30385 ай бұрын
@@landonbailey Think it is on size with a P bass. Got myself a little Squier Bronco bass few weeks ago. Same body as the mustang.
@robertgandy15195 ай бұрын
Been wanting one of those for while. Thanks for the great review.
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@estenray53855 ай бұрын
Damn that sounds great! I was never terribly attracted to the firebirds looks. But I’ve certainly heard a few who’s sound very much impressed me! Better looking and sounding then most SG’s though! Their prices tended to scare me away!
@I.M.Guitar-Nerd5 ай бұрын
Firebird? Yes, please!
@jimmyplayclarinet4582 ай бұрын
Thank you for playing baby blue
@craigtodd82975 ай бұрын
I love you Landon.
@ruffryder135 ай бұрын
That $700 US firebird is killer. Mine is at least.
@jimmyjames20225 ай бұрын
This Epiphone Firebird model at $930CAD is exactly half the cost of the new 1963 Epi/Gibson Firebird 1 and 5 ($1860CAD) series Gibson just released (with 5 cool colors). Ironically these Epi Firebird Probucker pups in this cheaper model are close to vintage spec. While reviews I've heard of the new 1 and 5 the Gibson versions sound a lot like the post 2012 hot Firebird pups (14/26kohm). We'll see when they get measured. I've got two sets of the hot Gibson FB pups (Al5 and Ceramic) and I love the tones, but they're not vintage spec.
@areyouabus3 ай бұрын
Just picked one up myself. Great thick tone especially from the neck pickup. Awesome deep bass tones. With all the real estate left over below the tailpiece it makes me wonder if it could be modified to extend the scale length to something like a 28” baritone
@loopy77765 ай бұрын
Badfinger!
@c41tl65 ай бұрын
I’ve got one and it’s my best guitar ! I love it.
@RolandDelacroix5 ай бұрын
Now that Pontiac is gone, this is our only option.
@mo87555 ай бұрын
Should come with Gibson original firebird pickups just like Greeny camy with original Gibson Greeny pickups for the price they’re charging
@WRCzATL5 ай бұрын
My question about all new Firebirds is 'do they have actual Firebird pickups?' Firebird pickups are a different design than simple mini-hums and one of the most distinctive traits of a Firebird, but these seem to be just regular mini-hums. Not sure why Gibson/Epi is so averse to making real FB pickups these days.
@martinroberge9815 ай бұрын
I have this guitar for a year and i love so much
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
nice!
@norseman615 ай бұрын
For a second there, I thought the guitar was going to be baby blue. I think the Firebird may be Gibson’s coolest guitar (although HUGE). But tone-wise, I don’t think there is a specific Firebird tone. It’s not like a Tele or Strat where you can pick it out blind-folded. Cool, though!
@maxwellbowden99615 ай бұрын
Jonny Winter tone I can pick
@norseman615 ай бұрын
@@maxwellbowden9961 Good point, although the '63 Firebird that he's known for (when playing slide) sounds a lot different than most Firebirds because it has the original Firebird-design pickups before they switched over to the standard mini-humbuckers. He had said he liked the '63 because the tone with those pickups sounds more like a Fender than a Gibson. His main guitar since the'80s was an Erlewine Lazer.
@davelewis42155 ай бұрын
I bought a Epiphone inspired by Gibson Firebird January 2023 and absolutely love it .👍 I don’t like the size of the Epiphone hard shell case I bought for it. I’m sure somebody could design a smaller better fitting version ?
@Movealongtherebuddy5 ай бұрын
Thanks me, i mean you... errrr me? Always enjoy your brand of humor Landon. Appreciate the firebird review/dissection. Never played one before. Gonna have to go take one for test drive some time soon. If you find the bird too bright, some folks change 1 or even both pots for 250's. Sorry if that was redundant. See ya on the next one.
@gunpeiyaboi52805 ай бұрын
thanks for showing me how to play Baby Blue!
@zippy2socks2705 ай бұрын
That one is next on my list !
@trahnettilhcs5 ай бұрын
I am the one who rocks
@trahnettilhcs5 ай бұрын
I’m very proud of myself
@christophervincent84205 ай бұрын
They have an amazing sound to them. They do more than expected, but ouch. Although for the price in the link is a lot better than the over priced $1,200 version.
@tr6jr5 ай бұрын
I purchased the Gibson 2022 model for $1600 in cherry red. Same sort of headstock deal. (Banjo tuners and carved headstock boost the price by 100%+) The cavity had the cheapest resistors, sloppy wiring, and the pickups measured 22 and 24 ohms! Spent $450 immediately on a total rebuild of the electronics. That one you have is MUCH better stock.
@Kevzilla1005 ай бұрын
I love my Firebird, but the switch and output jack are typical Epiphone fare. I'm going to proactively replace those, and the pickguard with a black one with gold Firebird logo. Then it will be perfect.
@bobalmighty29255 ай бұрын
I got one. I love it. My fretboard is a little pale but wtf.
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
I oiled mine and than made it a little darker
@colten252423 күн бұрын
3:09 LANDON YOU HAVE A GHOST MAN LOOK OUT MAN
@mattdylan6645 ай бұрын
did you just give me the 1:23 Badfinger? ...guess i got what deserve
@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🎸🎶🎶 Always, enjoy your KZbin Channel
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@musiqueurbaine5 ай бұрын
This guitar is super hot! My only disappointment at this price point are the mini Grover tuners. I for sure would want the classic banjo tuners dunno if one could swap them without any other modifications?
@gsbguitarsgsb6792 ай бұрын
Orange drop capacitors, normally made by sprague. Cool guitar btw. Probably a lot less expensive than Gibson…
@michaelilles77665 ай бұрын
I got an olive drab for$600, now I wanna relic to see the spine, am I nuts?
@nellayema24555 ай бұрын
I love my Epiphone Firebird! It has more "authentic" Alnico pups in it than what is in my 2013 Gibson Firebird, which are hotter ceramic pups.
@tim87675 ай бұрын
Be still my beating heart.
@Mikex01235 ай бұрын
I want one but I don't want a Chinese made guitar so I think that means I don't want one. Baby Blue is a nice song. I have to learn to play that.
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
Then you want the next level up. Gibson Custom shop
@Mikex01235 ай бұрын
@@landonbailey You are correct sir. I do want it. Am I going to get it? errr
@TexasBlues-1232 ай бұрын
If that guitar were priced 400 bucks more, one could easily say "Of course, check out that laminated neck thru body design!" Epiphone Firebirds are under-priced. That suits me. I ordered one yesterday (and the optional hard case).
@weedian7105 ай бұрын
I wonder if the used price of these will go up because of the new ones?
@Trashslayer765 ай бұрын
Thanks to the new expensive ones, these are selling fast
@buzzstankos85325 ай бұрын
They are killer guitars.. Surprised you didn’t mention neck-thru construction… I loved mine & still regret selling it - reason i sold - bigger is huge and the case weighs a bunch!
@mattbarger44035 ай бұрын
I love this one!
@daviddalziel8845 ай бұрын
I’ve played a couple of these and love the neck pickup but the bridge one isn’t great , too bright .
@thseed75 ай бұрын
I like Firebirds a lot. The new ones are cool, just not too sure how I feel about $1,600 Epiphones yet. Think it would be like hearing Squiers are $1,000 all of the sudden. In a few years, maybe it will seem reasonable. For now, it's a big jump from budget guitars where Epiphone has fit in my whole life.
@davegross94615 ай бұрын
Hey man just wanted to say.. love your channel borther
@GROCK6195 ай бұрын
Im jealous again !!!
@blazeofglory19825 ай бұрын
Great guitar, pickups were a bit hot but other than that it’s badass!
@LewisShieldsUS5 ай бұрын
After seeing the price of the new Epiphones my mate absolutely explosively negative so won't be buying a Frost Blue 63 Firebird. I'll get the red one.
@blindriv3r5 ай бұрын
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@matthewearl98245 ай бұрын
i was just listening to 'what's the frequency' today. how funny. or not. here are a couple timestamps for your enjoyment. 1:00 1:05
@cormo13doyler5 ай бұрын
Could you do a video on the epiphone nancy wilson nighthawk?
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
I don't have access to one, so probably not
@cormo13doyler5 ай бұрын
@landonbailey cool, whatever you do videos on I'll keep watching, keep up the great work
@a1temato5 ай бұрын
almost1,000,000Yen...wow
@joeblankenship3775 ай бұрын
I can dig a Firebird. I always associate them with Allen Collins from Skynyrd.
@jimilee4595 ай бұрын
Orange drop capacitors.
@michaeld2716Ай бұрын
Thanks. Great information, and nice math joke.
@markcoll57615 ай бұрын
Love the R.E.M.
@JasonTMays5 ай бұрын
I thought you traded in actual gears...I was gonna ask what kind of tone do they have.
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
🤣🎸👍 grungy metal noises
@akosGTA5 ай бұрын
REM again? :)
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
last time. until the next time
@akosGTA5 ай бұрын
@@landonbailey can we move on from what’s the frequency? :) Supernatural Superserious? Walk Unafraid? Or Burning Hell from the early albums. For clean I’d go with Wolves, lower
@itsu935 ай бұрын
Spaceman is just having two old Gibson Firebirds for sale - at almost the same price as the new ridiculous Epiphone 1963 one :(
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
oh wow just saw them!
@claesvanoldenphatt99725 ай бұрын
I appreciate the neck-through build but $1700 for a chyneez Firebird copy? Without any shielding paint in the cavities even? No thanks. For that money I can buy a Japanese-made E-II, a Korean Ibanez Iceman or three, or several Korean Agile AL3200s. The prices of Epiphone guitars are not commensurate with their quilts and there are many cooler guitars out there for less.
@danielktdoranie15 күн бұрын
Ah you did there eh? Did you go to Hortons after there eh?
@kennyallums79845 ай бұрын
I can’t smell it
@PaulCooksStuff5 ай бұрын
Well that explains why you sold the George Harrison... You wanted the funds to buy an epiphone 😜
@stanknugget5 ай бұрын
It’s really weird how little you showed the headstock and tuners.
@landonbailey5 ай бұрын
did you watch the whole video?
@Krullmatic5 ай бұрын
For $1700 buck, I would buy a real Gibson . I'd get a nice Studio LP, or an SG.
@JJ-cf7nb5 ай бұрын
Dude. This Epi is 700 US.
@MotownGuitarJoe5 ай бұрын
I think Firebirds are most unattractive. But hey, different strokes...