{"product_id":"1966-gibson-firebird-i","title":"1966 Gibson Firebird I","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e1966 Gibson Firebird I\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced at NAMM in 1965, the \u003cstrong\u003enon-reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e Firebird was a compromise for Gibson as it pivoted from the expensive and radical 1963 design, which had underperformed against Fender's offset electrics. The revised model offered a more traditional look to appeal to the average guitarist and featured a \u003cstrong\u003eset neck\u003c\/strong\u003e that was easier and cheaper to produce than the earlier neck-through design. While it also failed to meet Gibson's expectations at the time, the non-reverse Firebird has become highly desirable among players and collectors alike for its unique aesthetic and raw, warm tone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1966 model is a handsome, \u003cstrong\u003eall-original example\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a short Maestro Vibrola and two punchy P90s. Its rich sunburst finish presents in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with below-average wear and checking. Structurally, the guitar is in excellent shape, with no breaks, cracks, or repair history. It comes with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal \"picnic basket\" hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original unless specified otherwise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eGibson Firebird I\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1966\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e517605\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e7lbs 2oz\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMahogany\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSunburst nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; 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