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This came up cheap locally. 2011. Mint. Firebird definitely have their own thing. Really like it. If recent inactivity is anything to go by it won't get the attention it deserves. Hopefully that'll change.

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Molly wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 10:51 pm This came up cheap locally. 2011. Mint. Firebird definitely have their own thing. Really like it. If recent inactivity is anything to go by it won't get the attention it deserves. Hopefully that'll change.


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Molly wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 10:51 pm This came up cheap locally. 2011. Mint. Firebird definitely have their own thing. Really like it. If recent inactivity is anything to go by it won't get the attention it deserves. Hopefully that'll change.


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TmcB wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 11:21 pm
Molly wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 10:51 pm This came up cheap locally. 2011. Mint. Firebird definitely have their own thing. Really like it. If recent inactivity is anything to go by it won't get the attention it deserves. Hopefully that'll change.


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So when did you say you were coming back to NZ?
About fourteen months' time.
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Oh man. yes!
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That looks wicked Brian!
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Nice. Firebirds are a unique guitar for sure. I'd love one in Pelham Blue.

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Beautiful! I've got a real thing for firebirds, never had the opportunity to play one though!
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jeremyb wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 9:05 am Beautiful! I've got a real thing for firebirds, never had the opportunity to play one though!
Similar to a neck-heavy ironing board. ;-)
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Ive got a FB III. Really like them. Allways wanted a V. Cool as tuners. Bucket lister for me.
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And if you use you ears, rather than listening to internet forums, you discover the modern day ceramic Firebird pickups are actually awesome.
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GrantB wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 10:51 pm And if you use you ears, rather than listening to internet forums, you discover the modern day ceramic Firebird pickups are actually awesome.
What sorta ballpark would you put them in Grant?
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jeremyb wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2024 7:32 am
GrantB wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 10:51 pm And if you use you ears, rather than listening to internet forums, you discover the modern day ceramic Firebird pickups are actually awesome.
What sorta ballpark would you put them in Grant?
Tele bite, fatter lower mids, hotter.
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