Gibson Firebird III Non-Reverse, sunburst, made in USA 2012. The Firebird is surely Gibson's coolest shape, they're supremely sleek and cosmically cool. This is a pretty unusual example: the FBiii model with the quirky non-reverse body comes up approximately once every five years around these parts it seems. This one suffered an unfortunate headstock break in transit to the store, so we've had to call in reinforcements to get it scrubbed back up to ship shape. Our local pro luthier Paul Mineur did a super clever and brilliantly executed repair, so it's now stable, smooth in the hands and stronger than ever. Being a repaired example, it's priced accordingly: you're saving $1-2k from what I might have listed a mint example with original case at. The pickups are outstanding: original Gibson P-90s, each fitted with a push/pull switch to bring in a brighter, clearer second voice akin to a Tele or Strat. Combined with the five-way switch, there's around one million tonal options on offer. It does some stuff all the time: punchy attack, smooth tuneful bass, airy treble with a lovely snappy sweetness, creamy open mids. The burst finish looks very classy on the 60s-futuristic curves too, it's a treat. One only folks! 

Model: Gibson Firebird III Non-Reverse 
Made: USA, 2012, Nashville plant
Serial: 105920614
Finish: vintage sunburst
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, slim C shape
Weight: 3.625kg
Mods: neck repaired. The headstock suffered a short break behind the nut, so it's been reinforced with a 3mm mahogany veneer extending from behind the low E tuner to behind the second fret, which has been stained to match the finish and topped in gloss nitro. Work by local luthier Paul Mineur (find him here)
Pickups: P-90 single coil x3
Accessories: non-original bass case with inserts cut to fit

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a repaired chip on the end, scuffs on the edges, dimples on the front and evidence of the repair on the back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear only. The back has scuffs on the top horn, middle of the body and the back and bottom edges, as well as minor dents on the edge around the control cavity. The sides have dimples on the top horn and elbow area, minor chips near the rear strap pin, dimples and scuffs near the knobs and some scuffs on the bottom horn. The front has a dent near the jack, dimples along the back edge and elbow area, scuffs behind the bridge and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only