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Gibson Firebird V12 String Guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 5 500 $
Category: Electric Guitar
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Great old Gibson 12 string from 1966All original no brakes or repairsComes with new German bridge with 12 individual saddles for easy intonation - original bridge suppliedperiod correct case also supplied postage costs calculated end of auction thankssome more info:An Extremely Rare Vintage Electric 12-String
1966 was a curious and bizarre year for the. retired as the company’s president, the as we know it disappeared from Gibson’s catalog, and the company introduced the first Firebird V-12—an electric guitar 12-string with the hip Firebird V body shape and appointments. The V-12 guitar featured a , dual humbuckers, individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, and a 12-string Gibson . The fretboard sported dot inlays and was made of with bound edges, despite the fact some other Gibson guitar models switched to fretboards in ’66. The pickup selector was a three-position slide switch, as opposed to the typical Gibson toggle, and the guitar was made available in several Gibson Custom colors. Historical DiscrepancyTo this day, there is some debate over how many of these were produced and when exactly they were built. V-12 initially appeared in Gibson’s catalog in 1966, but some vintage models contain pots and electronics dated to 1965. This leads some to believe the guitars were built in late ’65 and didn’t ship until the following year. It is also possible Gibson bought parts in bulk and simply did not use them all before the calendar year had expired. Gibson halted production of the Firebird V-12 in 1967, but due to poor sales, they were still being sold and shipped from backed stock as late as 1969. Despite its lack of popularity at the time, these guitars have become very sought-after due to their fast response, playability and unique function. It is estimated fewer than 300 of these guitars exist, which makes the V-12 extremely rare, collectable and valuable among quirky vintage guitar buyers.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Great old Gibson 12 string from 1966All original no brakes or repairsComes with new German bridge with 12 individual saddles for easy intonation - original bridge suppliedperiod correct case also supplied postage costs calculated end of auction thankssome more info:An Extremely Rare Vintage Electric 12-String
1966 was a curious and bizarre year for the. retired as the company’s president, the as we know it disappeared from Gibson’s catalog, and the company introduced the first Firebird V-12—an electric guitar 12-string with the hip Firebird V body shape and appointments. The V-12 guitar featured a , dual humbuckers, individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, and a 12-string Gibson . The fretboard sported dot inlays and was made of with bound edges, despite the fact some other Gibson guitar models switched to fretboards in ’66. The pickup selector was a three-position slide switch, as opposed to the typical Gibson toggle, and the guitar was made available in several Gibson Custom colors. Historical DiscrepancyTo this day, there is some debate over how many of these were produced and when exactly they were built. V-12 initially appeared in Gibson’s catalog in 1966, but some vintage models contain pots and electronics dated to 1965. This leads some to believe the guitars were built in late ’65 and didn’t ship until the following year. It is also possible Gibson bought parts in bulk and simply did not use them all before the calendar year had expired.
1966 was a curious and bizarre year for the. retired as the company’s president, the as we know it disappeared from Gibson’s catalog, and the company introduced the first Firebird V-12—an electric guitar 12-string with the hip Firebird V body shape and appointments. The V-12 guitar featured a , dual humbuckers, individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, and a 12-string Gibson . The fretboard sported dot inlays and was made of with bound edges, despite the fact some other Gibson guitar models switched to fretboards in ’66. The pickup selector was a three-position slide switch, as opposed to the typical Gibson toggle, and the guitar was made available in several Gibson Custom colors. Historical DiscrepancyTo this day, there is some debate over how many of these were produced and when exactly they were built. V-12 initially appeared in Gibson’s catalog in 1966, but some vintage models contain pots and electronics dated to 1965. This leads some to believe the guitars were built in late ’65 and didn’t ship until the following year. It is also possible Gibson bought parts in bulk and simply did not use them all before the calendar year had expired.
Gibson halted production of the Firebird V-12 in 1967, but due to poor sales, they were still being sold and shipped from backed stock as late as 1969. Despite its lack of popularity at the time, these guitars have become very sought-after due to their fast response, playability and unique function. It is estimated fewer than 300 of these guitars exist, which makes the V-12 extremely rare, collectable and valuable among quirky vintage guitar buyers.