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2003 GIBSON CUSTOM HISTORIC NON-REVERSE FIREBIRD VII IN TV WHITE FINISH

Gibson says − The 2003 Custom Historic Non-Reverse Firebird isn't just any Guitar...

It’s a painstakingly researched re-boot of a classic. Produced in limited numbers, this take on the iconic Non-Reverse Firebird (originally produced from '65 to '69) delivers style, huge sound, and versatility.

The 2003 Gibson Custom Historic Non-Reverse Firebird VII at a glance:

Mahogany body; Rich, warm, focused and resonant with long sustain

Quarter-sawn Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard for warm, pronounced tone and long sustain

Non-Reverse Body Style with Vintage TV White Finish & Gold Hardware

Three P-90 Alnico V pickups and Three-way Switching provide an excellent Vintage tonal range

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Gibson® Custom Art & Historic Non-Reverse Firebird Hardshell Case

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USD 1,000,000

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The Firebird was introduced in 1963 in the ‘Reverse’ form, where the lower cutaway is longer than the top. However, due to poor sales and some complaints from Fender, in 1965 Gibson essentially flipped the body and head to this ‘Non-Reverse’ form. Additionally, the ‘Non-Reverse’ models use a set neck, rather than a through-neck, construction.

For its superb marriage of tonal versatility and revolutionary style, the "Non-Reverse" Firebird of the mid to late 1960s has long been a favorite with rock, blues and fusion players, being crafted from Grade-A tonewoods and loaded with three of Gibson's amazing P-90 pickups for that coveted fat P-90 tone. The 2003 Gibson Custom Historic Firebird also has all the other features that remain true to the original; top hat knobs with reflective inserts and the classic ABR-1 Bridge and Stopbar Tailpiece for perfect intonation.

This Firebird brings the past into the present with style. Play it, and you’ll discover what all the excitement was about back in 1965.

This guitar includes a genuine Gibson® Art & Historic non-reverse Firebird OHSC case and owner’s manual.

Specifications

General

Condition	Used, E+ (Near Mint)
Number of Strings	6
Orientation	Right-handed
Country of Origin	U.S.A.
Year	2003
Limited Edition / Series	Limited Run
Weight	8-lbs 7.9-oz

body

Body Type	Offset, Solidbody
Body Shape	Non-Reverse Firebird
Body Construction	Set-Neck, 3-piece Body Construction
Body Carve	Front: Flat / Back: Waist Contour
Body Material	2-pc Mahogany
Body Binding	Front: No / Back: No
Weight Relief	No
Materials Used	Franklin Titebond 50
Body Finish	High-gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color	Front: TV White / Back and Neck: TV White

neck

Neck Material	1-piece Quartersawn Mahogany
Truss Rod	Historic 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover	1-ply White, Non-Reverse Firebird Style with Hot-stamped Gold Gibson® Logo
Peghead Particulars	Front: Flat Single Color Scheme TV White
	Back: Black Ink-stamped CS Serial Number & Gold CS Decal
Neck Profile	Thin '60s Profile
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12”
Scale Length	24.75"
No. Frets / Type	22 Medium Jumbo
Nut Size / Material	1-11/16" / Corian™
Neck Width	1.728” at 1st fret / 2.053" at 12th fret
Neck Depth	0.840" at 1st fret / 0.870” at 12th fret
Fingerboard Inlays	Acrylic Dots
Neck Binding	No
Side Dots	White
Neck Joint	Set Neck, Mortis and Tenon, Franklin Titebond 50

hardware

Bridge	Gold, Tune-O-Matic, Aluminium
Tailpiece / Tremolo	Gold, Stop Bar, Aluminium
Tuning Machines	Gold, Mini-Grover® RotomaticTM Kidneys, 18:01 Ratio
Pickup Cover / Ring	Gold P-90 Covers, no bezel/ring
Strap Buttons	Polished Aluminum End Pins
Pickguard	3-ply W/B Full-faced NR-FB w/Hot-stamped Red Firebird Logo and Gold Screws
Control Knobs	Gold Vintage Style Top Hat with Gold Insert and Gold Dial Pointers
Switch	Switchcraft 3-position Toggle Switch, Vintage Amber Tip
Back Plates	Black Plastic Harness Cover

electronics

Bridge Pickup	Gibson® P-90, Alnico V, 9.44k
Middle Pickup	Gibson® P-90, Alnico V, 8.51k
Neck Pickup	Gibson® P-90, Alnico V, 7.70k
Active / Passive	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-position Switchcraft Pickup Toggle Switch
Vol Potentiometer	500k
Tone Potentiometer	500k
Capacitors	.022uF 100v Value Ceramic Caps
Harness	NR Firebird, Rear-access Cavity with Cover
Push-pull	No
Piezo	No
Active EQ	No
Kill switch	No
Output Jack	Switchcraft™ 1/4" 2-Conductor Mono

miscellaneous

Case / Gigbag	Gibson® “Custom Art/Historic” Silkscreened, Non-Reverse Firebird OHSC with Maroon interior and combination-lock
Strap Locks	No
Strings	Elixir Polyweb .010, .011, .016, .026, .036, .047 Gauges
Tools / Accessories	B/W Braided Cable, (sealed) Polishing Cloth
Manual / Other	Gibson® Custom Owner’s Manual, Gold Warranty Card, Custom Care Guide Lock, Truss Rod, TOM Bridge and
	Pickup adjustment instructions, Internal / External Tags
C.O.A.	Gibson Custom Art & Historic Certificate of Authenticity
Other (extras)	3-pc Gold P-90 Pickup Covers, 2 Volume 2 Tone Vintage Gold Top Hat Control Knobs, Gold Dial Pointers –
	Original Black Plastic Pickup Covers, Black Top Hat Knobs & Nickel Dial Pointers are included inside case
Weight	Is the actual weighed-value in US Standard Units

Disclosure	Certain technical specs may have been extracted from Gibson® website and/or internet archives. The words Gibson® / Switchcraft™ / Grover® and the associated designs are registered trademarks of Gibson® Brands, Inc. and the other named manufacturers, if any, respectively.

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