Members companyman Posted January 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 It's just an aesthetic.. doesn't have a "sound". I don't really care either way, but the really old ones looked way better. I disagree, they have a different "Gibson" sound, not as fat as a Les Paul, but with the same volume output, but different than an SG, more jangle, especially with the set up of the Firebird VII. Having the third pickup in the middle position, that can be blended in with whatever bridge/neck configuration you are in is sweet! Add a maestro that stays in tune reasonably....I am facing a difficult parting with my Les Paul......bleak, but if I can scale back with a Epi Firebird VII , it could be cool. Perhaps some upgrade in electronics could make it legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturnine10 Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 What about making a Firebird Jr or something? That would be freaking awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 What about making a Firebird Jr or something?That would be freaking awesome I think they did make a single bridge pickup model. Does anyone have recommendations on some good mini-humbucker replacements? Have to look into Fralins or some of the other makers to see what is out there, this could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzz/karl Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzz/karl Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 SO HOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 SO HOT No woman tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members CicadaSilence Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 i love my epi firebird studio but the neck heaviness is a pain in the ass. Can you move the strap button to the back??? Also what pickups should i put in for sort of classic rock/ modern alternative stuff. Something versatile really I moved mine to the back, and it cured the neck-dive. I recommend it. I centered it about a half inch or so back from the neck-joint. I find pickup preference to be extremely personal and subjective. I can't really offer advice there, but I can tell you what I didn't like about the pickups I've been through with this guitar: Stock Epi 'buckers: MUDFEST! Hated 'em, took them out immediately. I am not, and have never been, a humbucker fan, but I think Epi 'buckers are pretty widely reviled even among humbucker aficionados. Lace Sensor Alumitones: Okay, but kinda thin and mid-rangey sounding. Nasal, I guess? I didn't get along with them. Completely pin-drop quiet, though. I'd like to try them again sometime in a different guitar. Maybe an archtop... Fralin Twangmaster (neck) and Fralin P-92 (bridge): Pretty good, and noiseless as advertised, but the 92 seems a little underpowered/thin, and the TM doesn't quite have the snap and growl of a single coil (you know, that "CHUNG" when you really dig into an open low E string? ), which is supposedly what they are. The Twangmaster sounds a little more hollow, a little softer... it sounds almost like the neck/mid parallel tone on a strat. Which is good for what it is, but I like a straight up neck position single coil tone for the lion's share of my stuff. I've got a pair of GFS Dream 90s waiting to be installed this weekend. I'll report back with my opinions/findings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stork1122 Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have a gibson firebird V that is my main guitar. The neck pickup is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 21, 2010 Members Share Posted January 21, 2010 like this this is rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Instrospection Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'm thinking about picking up a MIK Firebird VII, for the 3 pickup blended tones and the maestro (not sure about this, I loathe Bigsby's, but have read good things about the tuning stability on the maestro's). any one using one of these with some input? Like the one in my avatar? It's built well, definetely has it's own sound with the minibuckers, plus it looks great. The Maestro trem arm stays in tune well on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 Non reverse for me {censored} YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 Like the one in my avatar? It's built well, definetely has it's own sound with the minibuckers, plus it looks great. The Maestro trem arm stays in tune well on mine. yes! I want one just like that in either white or the tobaccoburst ....stylin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Father_William Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 I had an old '76 Firebird and it was terribly neck heavy. Sadly it never occurred to me to move the strap button behind the neck like this guy did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 I had an old '76 Firebird and it was terribly neck heavy. Sadly it never occurred to me to move the strap button behind the neck like this guy did. the neck issues are slightly concerning, but if moving the strap button to the heel is all it takes, I'm all over a Firebird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 facepalm DEVI IS A WOMAN?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturnine10 Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 I spent a quick 15mins and did this photoshop.. Kinda funky but not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcdossett65 Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 I played one of those sparkly blue custom shop ones at a local store, it was amazing, sounded so thick. I don't think I could ever pull the trigger on one though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] {censored}ing rippin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 just discovered the Dillion Firebirds, no maestro's but they look great....hmm. http://www.dillionguitars.com/guitar/electric/DF/DFB603/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 just discovered the Dillion Firebirds, no maestro's but they look great....hmm.http://www.dillionguitars.com/guitar/electric/DF/DFB603/index.html why this instead of an epi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted January 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 why this instead of an epi? I haven't decided yet, still have to get my Gibson sold...I'm looking at the Dillions mostly because I want a white one....or maybe the Tobacco-burst, but they don't come with a maestro. I haven't seen a white Epi Firebird VII on ebay, not even sure if they were made. I mostly see the cardinal red models, those are just not for me....ehhh the searching is half the fun. Those Dillions are Korean made and get really good reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members booher Posted January 22, 2010 Members Share Posted January 22, 2010 Same here. And I like both the reverse and the non-reverse shape I love them both so much that I want both kinds. I like having lots of guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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