Epiphone Firebird Vintage Sunburst - Authentic and Affordable Inspired by Gibson Classic!

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  • Another authentic Inspired by Gibson classic is added to the collection this week without breaking the bank. We love how today's Epiphone's play and feel and are a little over excited about our new Firebird... come join us for a close up look guitar nerds and see if we have found our mojo!
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    00:00 play in & coming up
    01:10 we got a Firebird!
    03:29 brief history of the Firebird
    05:59 some notable players
    06:33 how's it made then?
    10:10 if you're thinking about getting one...
    11:23 what does it weigh?
    11:54 neck, nut, tuners
    14:20 the frets & board
    15:27 neck profile & measurements
    15:44 no QC issues?
    17:02 bridge & tailpiece
    18:17 about Firebird pickups
    19:42 pickup readings
    20:23 underneath the pickups
    23:10 underneath the pickguard
    23:50 control cavity
    24:55 truss rod cavity
    26:07 what does it feel like?
    26:47 today's rig & what it sounds like
    28:12 a brief punk interlude
    28:45 some sounds
    30:57 let's play something pt1
    32:11 tone & volume controls
    35:09 let's play something pt2
    35:42 my mojo under pressure
    37:09 let's play something else
    39:31 so what do we think?
    42:20 travel & storage advice
    44:20 play out jam
    Signal Chain Info:
    TC Polytune / Boss CS3
    Drive Pedals (when on): Soul Food
    TC Flashback / Boss DD7 / Boss RC5 Looper
    Amp: Fender 65 Princeton Reverb 1 x 12
    UA OX Attenuator
    Mics AKG C414 & SM57
    Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools
    I AM NOT AN EXPERT. Some things I do know and some things I don't know but think I know and sometimes I say things that are not entirely correct. Once I have said things it's too late to correct them so please check any 'so called facts' with an adult, google, wikipedia, or someone else that knows.
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    #epiphone #guitar #firebird #guitaraddict #theguitaristas #guitarist #inspiredbygibson #guitarporn
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  • @theguitaristas
    @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Just a little note.... today (not for the first time) I got hit by one of those stupid telegram message prize scam things with a channel stealing my icon and pretending to be me. I should be flattered I suppose! 😊... but truth is these leeches are trying to rip you off and youtube are a bit slow in dealing with the problem. Fact is I don't ever give prizes away.... so if you ever get a message from me saying you have won something report it and ignore it. 😎👍 PS. please do keep the comments coming though... I will always try to reply and keep up with them, but if you don't get a response you should know that each and every one is read and appreciated! 🎸

    • @williamgregory6684
      @williamgregory6684 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just got one of those you've won dm.Thanks for the warning!! I hope things are going good for you!!!

    • @donniebaytz1934
      @donniebaytz1934 ปีที่แล้ว

      1

    • @gergemall
      @gergemall ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Duly noted . My Mojo is unpredictable the past three years. You’re a great player too .

    • @Vicouskelevra
      @Vicouskelevra ปีที่แล้ว

      They seem really prevalent in my European channels. Worthless scammers.

    • @glenkepic3208
      @glenkepic3208 ปีที่แล้ว

      lessee,,,i first got one from Norm's about a year ago. Nearly fell for it.
      Since then, it's been nearly every one from Beato to Schull.
      I just pass, thinking 'leave me the hell alone'.
      Sorry they've infiltrated this channel. a head ache you don't need.

  • @cmet8280
    @cmet8280 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This guitar has it's own distinct sound, definitely worth having in your arsenal.

  • @darwinsaye
    @darwinsaye ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Firebird pickups, despite that description comparing them to fat single coils, are in fact Humbuckers. Mini humbuckers are constructed exactly like full size humbuckers, with a bar magnet between the steel pole pieces, magnetizing them. Firebird pickups use two bar magnets with the coils wound directly around each of them.

  • @lrpops
    @lrpops ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I bought one of these earlier this year. Second hand with a case for under 500. Absolutely mint guitar. I love it. Its like moving an aircraft carrier around but construction and tone is simply superb.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      A real bargain... and the case can double up as a dinner table! 🤣

  • @markhorton1718
    @markhorton1718 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ive been wanting a Firebird for a few years, but it was so hard to find one for sale anywhere near my home. Finally a buddy of mine who knew I was looking called yesterday saying he found one for sale just down the road. So I got the guy's number and was able to buy it today, January 16,2023. It feels and sounds great. The only Firebird I had ever played before was a Gibson, which played and felt beautifully. My Epiphone Firebird feels just as good and I saved an awful lot of money!!

  • @nf5397
    @nf5397 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Allen Collins of Lynyrd Skynyrd played a Firebird on Freebird, that iconic solo is just minutes of Firebird blasting. Later he switched to an Explorer, so his guitar choice was kind of out there for his time (early seventies)... but man, he could make a guitar scream.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว

      😎👍

    • @jonathanhudak2059
      @jonathanhudak2059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And he played one on the whole first 2 Skynrd albums 👍

    • @WalkenDead
      @WalkenDead ปีที่แล้ว

      I as some random guy on the internet lol, have heard that the explorer he switched to was one that he got from Eric Clapton. I obviously can't verify that but it's a cool story

  • @Bluesky5553
    @Bluesky5553 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    My son-in-laws cousin just bought one of these through Guitar Center and they actually did a very nice setup on it. The action is perfect, intonation is perfect, no fret buzz, no high frets, and the nut is cut correctly. The guitar plays and sounds better than the Gibson Firebird I owned back in the 70's. It was very easy to play some Johnny Winter riffs and it sounded great through a tube amp.

  • @mr.astrophysics9115
    @mr.astrophysics9115 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Epiphone brand is back from a long hiatus Epiphone is back with top professional quality have been since 2019..the Epiphone Pro buckers and Alnico classic vintage pickups are highly acclaimed pickups way to go Colin you're the man!

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Had a '76 Bicentennial Firebird with red, white and blue firebird emblem. Best sounding guitar I ever played. Little neck heavy, but AWESOME.

  • @gernotboesser6901
    @gernotboesser6901 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Allen Collins played the firebird as well, and he absolutely has to be mentioned 🙏
    This guitar is a must have 😍

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Freebird! 🙌🔥

    • @jonathansteadman7935
      @jonathansteadman7935 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Allen Collins and mid 60s Keith Richards and Brian Jones are the first guys I think of with the Firebird.

    • @gernotboesser6901
      @gernotboesser6901 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Gary I know, but it looks awesome and there is no detailed comparison yet from what I know.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Gary you tried one yet Gary?

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Gary I can't argue with that logic!

  • @stephanematis
    @stephanematis ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I still remember the first Firebird I saw in life. Pelham Blue bird hanging way up in the most renowned shop in town. It looked like an alien device. Huge indeed.

  • @paulstaffordcook8799
    @paulstaffordcook8799 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I’m surprised at my reaction to that guitar….. I really like it Colin. It looks particularly high quality and you made it sound killer. 👌

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cheers man, something really nice about this type of pickups! 👌🔥

    • @sidestyle05
      @sidestyle05 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theguitaristas Firebird pickups are humbuckers, but with a slightly different design. A mini humbucker is just like a regular humbucker but with smaller bobbins; it has steel pole pieces running through the center of the coil and a bar magnet under the coil. A firebird pickup has the same small bobbins as a mini humbucker, but instead of steel pole pieces and a bar magnetic, it has magnetic blades running the center of the coil.

  • @joeb8007
    @joeb8007 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I wouldn’t give epiphone the time of day a few years ago but the last 2 years they have completely turned things around and loving their stuff now especially with the better looking headstocks 👌🏻

    • @cmet8280
      @cmet8280 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My three Epiphones from 2012/13 are actually much better than two I purchased in the last two years. Just saying, and the two latest are pretty good on their own.

    • @joeb8007
      @joeb8007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@christoguichard4311 well thanks for your worthwhile opinion i mean how dare I have an opinion of the guitars I tried out. first of all I’m not American and second of all the epiphones I looked at for a few years prior to 2020 that I picked up we’re not great so yeah when considering stupid statements look a little closer to home christo 🙄🙄 opinions are just that, maybe if I had tried early Korean ones then it could be a different story

  • @benredmond3
    @benredmond3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I believe that riff you were playing is the chorus riff from Feel the Pain by Dinosaur Jr!

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers... that's even cooler than Stereophonics! 😎👍

    • @rockypolidoro5624
      @rockypolidoro5624 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s it! Thanks

  • @davidharding200
    @davidharding200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This really is such a good time to be a guitar player / collector/ enthusiast / person filling other voids in their life through excessive guitar purchases... The ability to have an Epiphone Les Paul 50s, 61 SG, Firebird, 58 Flying V and Les Paul Special tv yellow all brand new for the price of one Gibson Les Paul original collection! All really well built (but needing set up) and all probably (can’t speak from experience) delivering at least 80% of the Gibson equivalent. Great therapy!

  • @NWLee
    @NWLee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for taking us on your continuing guitar adventures.

  • @planzed.2
    @planzed.2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve always had a soft spot for Firebirds & Explorers… I reckon the combination of construction & all that body wood give really nice tone. Never owned one but have played them & loved the ones I played. Cool vid yet again man, thanks again!

  • @JinxRemoving
    @JinxRemoving ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Superb playing and review as always. I actually said out loud a few times "F**k that sounds good"! Just the Firebird driving the Princeton hard was a thing of beauty.

  • @insagt220
    @insagt220 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual you surprise and delight! Thank you for giving us a wonderful gift every week!!

  • @floweru.s.a.9233
    @floweru.s.a.9233 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video, love the punk riffs you always jam. Had one of these firebirds for about four months and loved it m! Awesome guitars

  • @ThreeChordDave
    @ThreeChordDave ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Aww man, now I have to buy a firebird !!! Great video man, your reviews are always killer and I think you do the best guitar related videos on TH-cam so keep up the good work and I'll keep needing to make space in my collection!

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Dave, thanks for the kind words man! 🙏😊... I reckon a Firebird is perfect partner for that cool flying V of yours! 🔥

  • @typingdude4833
    @typingdude4833 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I know you’ve heard it a million times but your playing is awesome. I’m trying to break out of my Les Paul mindset and explore other guitars, and you really help with that. Your videos are a goldmine of information. You, KDH from Ireland and Trogly from here in the US are my daily rotation of guitar videos. The holy trinity.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks man that’s kind and really appreciated! 🙏😊 and i watch those guys too! 🙌 So have I managed to convince you to try an SG yet?? 😆👍

    • @typingdude4833
      @typingdude4833 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theguitaristas Yes you certainly have, and I will when I get the chance. Cheers

    • @finishin.my.coffee8780
      @finishin.my.coffee8780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's tough to break out once you've been in it for 10 or 20 years, especially when nearly everyone you listen to uses them.

    • @shirkhan3818
      @shirkhan3818 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Funny, kind of the inversion here as I was up to get out of the strat mindset. Was lookin for a versatile tone with oldschool charm. LPs were never really my style nor sound, and somethin i can really support here in terms of this excellent video is that the form of the bird and the pickups will make your play, your innovation spectrum, different. But also, the bird is not everybodys thing. But it can sing in its way, highs and also lows with a rough charm.

  • @KoolBell4AU
    @KoolBell4AU ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your passion with us.

  • @scotty88lp
    @scotty88lp ปีที่แล้ว

    Just ordered one of these and I'm so excited!

  • @manahaas
    @manahaas ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an incredible guitar. Been eyeballin' this for ages. Love the distinctive sound. And your tones are supernice. I got the epi explorer, which is also very good but i'll ask the better half for this one for me birthday. Awesome review

  • @robpodd8665
    @robpodd8665 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For one,you're a terrific guitar player ! That guitar sounds amazing.Never thought of owning a Firebird.But she sounds sawwwweeeeet! Maybe changing my mind.And she's beautiful lookin'! Great video as usual. Looking forward to next week. Thank you Collin,cheers!!

  • @audiomonster303
    @audiomonster303 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love that guitar!

  • @wiwiksundari8668
    @wiwiksundari8668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much indeed, Sir. Brian Jones vibes !

  • @williamarthurfenton1496
    @williamarthurfenton1496 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Definitely still on my list. Firebirds are just so distinctive, and not only do they sound it, but by the looks of it feel it as well when on the lap. Shame they don't come in other colours with the Epis, but fortuntely sunburst looks great.

  • @mortonwilson795
    @mortonwilson795 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sounds great! I tried playing the Gibson Firebird at my local and kept strumming the bridge saddle lol! Lovely instrument but doubt I'll be grabbing one. That 3 pick-up version Phil Manzanera had looks pretty amazing! Enjoyed the music, as usual :)

  • @GitarrenimNetz
    @GitarrenimNetz ปีที่แล้ว

    Oooh yeah - the "Firy Bird" is landed!!!! Thank you in advance Guitaristas for doing that video. Now i grab a drink and will join and enjoy the Journey!!!!!

  • @scotty88lp
    @scotty88lp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got my 2022 epi firebird in and I love it

  • @TheChristafershawn
    @TheChristafershawn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought one of these about 6 months ago I was really impressed with it. Definitely one of the best Epiphone purchases I've made. Edit: by the way I also have a Gibson Firebird studio 2018 with p90s and a set neck (not a traditional firebird but it's cool and sounds great) and the Epiphone comes close and has the neck through design unlike the Gibson studio.

  • @stevegroves
    @stevegroves ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for another great demo mate! Firebird is on my hit list. Incidentally recently got a Gibson Explorer from PMT £200 off list so couldnt resist it, and man it is just awesome! the tone is amazing so look forward to your future demo when you grab an Epiphone one, as am sure it will be great especially if anything like their Firebird version. Great channel really appreciate the time and work you put in for us all.

  • @DorkniteCrew
    @DorkniteCrew ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video - got mine being delivered this week - bucket list guitar for me.

  • @geraldhills41
    @geraldhills41 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have told me a lot I didn't know about a firebird . Thanks as always .

  • @cbn1976
    @cbn1976 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The riff is "Stereophonics - pick a part that's new"

  • @Juzzer
    @Juzzer ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your videos mate. Very personable, knowledgeable and informative. Plus probably my generation too dude! Keep em coming man.

  • @edwardjons8684
    @edwardjons8684 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the Firebird. Such a cool shape and a huge hunk of wood. And those pickups are exceptional. I tried a custom built guitar with similar pickups recently - more like a strat - and I was blown away by their versatility.

  • @keithblakeman2823
    @keithblakeman2823 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been looking forward to watching this all day since seeing the thumbnail and it really doesn’t dissapoint. Got a few beers in and wow, what a great sounding beast.
    Bought a Tokai one a while back, looked the part but not a through neck and then was lucky enough to do a deal while buying a Korean, Korina Flying V to pick up a Joe B pink gold Firebird. What a wonderful guitar, the build and finish is superb and sounds like nothing else. I love it to bits.

  • @jeffberg8015
    @jeffberg8015 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great looking Firebird. I think I would want one with exactly that finish. And by the way, you play guitar better than I do. I played a bit when I was young and took it up again a few years ago as a fun form of physical therapy for nerve damage in my hands. Cheers.

  • @PhilliousWilliams
    @PhilliousWilliams ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another blinding episode and some killer tasteful playing Colin.. great to see this great channel growing ❤

  • @RealReado
    @RealReado 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant video - thanks Colin.

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I finally broke down and bought me a blem model for $549.00 USD. It arrived yesterday. Two things. One, it is no Gibson, Two, it is one very nice Firebirdesqiue guitar that sounds fabulous. I love it. 8:00

  • @ColinLPrice
    @ColinLPrice ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That cool riff you didn’t know where it came from is from the Stereophonics :-)
    Great review, so tempting to go find one

    • @quiksilver78
      @quiksilver78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which song? I am leaning towards the pride of Crawley - haha - The Cure's A Letter to Elise

    • @ColinLPrice
      @ColinLPrice ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@quiksilver78 Sounded to me like the intro to Pick a Part That's New - one of the first songs I heard of theirs. Way back in 1999. How did it go that fast !!

    • @quiksilver78
      @quiksilver78 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ColinLPrice oh yeah, I can hear it and both Cure and Stereophonics tracks sound close to each other as well haha

    • @ColinLPrice
      @ColinLPrice ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh dear, I just ordered one 🙂
      The clear video, your honest opinion and the great sound samples help convince me. Just have to wait a few days for it to arrive...

    • @GWPerry
      @GWPerry ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought it was Collective Soul Heaven Let Your Light Shine Down lol

  • @darvinclement3250
    @darvinclement3250 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your playing and the reviews. Firebird's always remind me of Brian Jones and Johnny Winter. My first good guitar was an Explorer I bought in highschool in 1979.

  • @mosancreations
    @mosancreations ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative thank you! Ive been on the fence about getting myself one of these for some time. This the best deep dive I could find. Also, I realy like the way you talk to your viewer.

  • @michaelgregory2231
    @michaelgregory2231 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best and most detailed analysis of this model on TH-cam - thank you! Answered every question I had about it. Greetings from across the pond, M8!

  • @davidkay3443
    @davidkay3443 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great way to start the weekend. Top notch video. I have a hagstrom fantomen which is kind of similar shape ish and it’s huge. The case is massive. But sounds killer and made kind of famous as the band ghost use them. I highly recommend trying them out. Have coil split and one of the best fret boards ever played . The scale length is slightly larger though at 25.5” which takes bit of getting used to. Excellent guitar

  • @halloweenjack2562
    @halloweenjack2562 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an interesting, intriguing guitar that is - hadn't really looked at one of those before but has some really interesting left field-ish features. No wonder Phil Manzenera used one so much, although interspersed with his white Strat with star shaped inlays (often leant to to Bryan F to hold, to look more R 'n' R!), and his beautiful black LP Deluxe.

  • @waynewagner395
    @waynewagner395 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had a Gibson one for a few years and loved the unique tone. They are indeed large instruments. I likened mine to driving a boat! Great review on the Epi version. I am impressed!

  • @dandean2345
    @dandean2345 ปีที่แล้ว

    "planning permission"😄spot on Colin.
    Had a gorgeous Gibson Firebird on my bench I just stared at it for ages .I love how guitars tell you about the times they were born in. Just a special guitar.

  • @relevantinformation6655
    @relevantinformation6655 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s really a beauty. Seems like it could also be a great baritone rhythm guitar because of all that neck lumber through the
    body and the length of the lower strings. Very enjoyable presentation as usual :). Now my wife’s hooked on your channel too. Loves your humor and voice. 👍

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent!… thats nice to hear and I really hope that means less resistance to your buying more guitars? 😆👍

  • @EyecareBacklog1
    @EyecareBacklog1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The first guitar I wanted, before knowing anything about guitars, because of the look. There wasn't an Epiphone version then, so I gravitated towards Squier Jazzmasters & Jags. So glad to see a proper deep-dive, and great playing as always. Thanks!

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers Edward, great that Epiphone has made all these classics more easily achievable!

  • @QuanYin71
    @QuanYin71 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thsnk you for this very lovely review, i posted elsewhere, this Epiphone Firebird is on the wishlist still. Patience and more patience . Again . this guitar, it rocks your socks off. wonderful

  • @garretazonsa
    @garretazonsa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been waiting all week for a new episode! This one will be a good one, I'm sure. Nice Firebird!

  • @davidharding200
    @davidharding200 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve got one too Colin! Had it for almost two years and loving it. Neck pickup, dial back the volume to 8 (😂 I wrote that before I’d watched all the video- now I see you did the same!). That really is the sweet spot for the Firebird. Awesome. I was drawn to it because of the guitarist from Rival Sons.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's great finding guitars that make you use the pots! 😎👍

    • @davidharding200
      @davidharding200 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theguitaristas It really is Colin. I don’t know if the average Stratocaster player thinks about that. I certainly didn’t for 30+ years. It seems to be more of a Gibson-style guitar thing.

  • @jamesmgreen15
    @jamesmgreen15 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Colin, I learnt a few things and excellent sounds from you again. Another enjoyable time with a glass of wine on my Friday evening. 😀 I forever associate this shape with the 1977 Oakland Coliseum Stadium performance of Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Always sticks in my mind as I have enjoyed/still enjoy it so much. EDIT: Just checked the vid of that..ah well, close..maybe:)

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cheers James, I started learning 'Simple Man' by LS for this one but couldn't nail that picking in time 🙌

  • @kbroomall
    @kbroomall 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mr. Guitaristas thanks for the review, about to pick one up and your video pushed me closer to making the trip to the guitar store. Thanks man!

  • @juffurey
    @juffurey 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what a gorgeous hunk of wood. an amazing time we live in that most people can afford such a well finished instrument.

  • @Remsterdam
    @Remsterdam ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome guitar, typically a model that you discover and enjoy later. I got a Gibson Firebird Studio Reverse 70s Tribute in Silverburst from Reverb a few weeks ago. For real good Firebird pickups i can recommend the Lollars, they are crazy good 🎸

  • @johnladdsmusic
    @johnladdsmusic ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Awesome demo Colin. Glad you finally got one! I played a very loud gig last weekend. The band I’m playing in does a set tuned down to e-flat. My EPI Firebird is perfect for that. I threw a set of 11’s on and it delivered in spades!

  • @stuahlers1528
    @stuahlers1528 ปีที่แล้ว

    Colin, Cheers mate! I always have time to watch your video’s start to finish, very enjoyable and humorous! A pleasure to spend some time with a friend across the pond with a similar passion for guitars and musical expression. Thanks 🎸🎶✌️.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Stu that’s appreciated!! 🙏😎

  • @crabbybastardguitars9955
    @crabbybastardguitars9955 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yet another outstanding review.
    I'm an American and really enjoy your accent, expressions and mannerisms.
    I own a Epiphone Firebird as well and I am amazed at what a nice instrument it it regardless of the cost.
    It sounds good and has great upper neck access. I found a bass case that fits it. It is a XL guitar for sure.
    Well worth it.

  • @quiksilver78
    @quiksilver78 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a beautiful guitar. Nice demo and great tones you got out of that thing. A keeper, for sure! I sound like a broken record but it's a shame Epiphone does not make a left handed model, although I picked up an ES-335 and that is not advertised on their site. So here's hoping 🤞

  • @mattpeckham667
    @mattpeckham667 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice demo of this guitar, I've always been intrigued by Firebirds, but I've heard they are definitely somewhat of an "acquired taste" and take some adjustment to feel right. There is a hilarious segment in Bernie Marsden's book where he describes Micky Moody's difficulties with a new Firebird that he had wanted.

  • @johnpeccarelli2434
    @johnpeccarelli2434 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoa! It sounds amazing. Can't wait for mine to arrive!

  • @henryhunter5026
    @henryhunter5026 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good in depth review as usual, I’ve got the Epiphone Firebird from around 15 years ago which is an excellent guitar but has a set in neck which is obviously a deviation from the original Gibson design. I’m quite tempted by this new version due to the through neck and multi laminated construction although I don’t think that it sounds significantly different to my older guitar . As far as I understand the original Firebird pickups were humbuckers with two bar magnets one in each of the bobbins unlike the usual one bar magnet between the two bobbins that most humbuckers have. There have been various differences in Firebird pickup designs over the years including one with a single ceramic magnet between the two bobbins. Finding a reasonably priced gig bag or case for one of these monsters could be problematic but I wonder if a bass bag or case might do at a push.

  • @PerpetuallyTiredMusician
    @PerpetuallyTiredMusician ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First off great video. The firebird pickups are humbucker pickups they have two bar magnets with rails that are in the center of each bobbin of the humbucker while for example a mini humbucker have only one bar magnet between/below the bobbins touching the posts. I think I remember all that right and I hope it helps.
    Firebirds, to me at least, has always felt large the same way as a jazzmaster and the epi scroll feels full sized, they feel very long/tall end to end. So as someone who started out playing bass but swapped instrument rather late (when I studied music in uni) they have always felt "correctly" sized.
    Now to see if they have made some limited lefty run or if you can special order them.
    Peace and have a great weekend everyone.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers man! 😎👍

    • @joehahn8817
      @joehahn8817 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate you 'splainin' the Firebird pups man!!! Now I don't have to go down the Google rabbit hole!!!

  • @davidharvey8812
    @davidharvey8812 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been after one of these for some time. Great deep dive as always. Really enjoyed the video. Cheers ! 👍🏼

  • @glenfougeron2823
    @glenfougeron2823 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time to see one of your reviews. Absolutely the best I’ve had the pleasure of watching. Thank you!!

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Glen, glad you found us mate! 😁👍

  • @broncoxy
    @broncoxy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great review and what a fascinating guitar that is; I almost want to get one and turn it to evil... That massive mahogany body and neck construction looks very promising for _thiccc_ riffs.
    Always loved the idea of a more traditional, but eccentric guitar used for a genre it originally wasn't exactly intended for and someday I'll definetly try that out ^^
    Also let me just say again that I _really_ love your style of reviewing, it is very comfortable, informative and enjoyable to watch; thank you, keep up the great work!

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cheers man thanks for the kind words! 🙏😎... this takes down tuning well so I reckon tour could get some evil tunes from it for sure! 😁🤘

  • @Gayden9090
    @Gayden9090 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They are killer guitars. Got one when they first came out from Sweetwater had them do a setup to my preferences and man it plays and sounds good. It definitely punches in way above its weight class. The epi firebird is the closest to matching its Gibson counterpart out of the new epi line up.

    • @MattBaker-zd8nq
      @MattBaker-zd8nq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can buy a truss rod cover that says Gibson and nobody can tell it isn’t a Gibson

    • @MattBaker-zd8nq
      @MattBaker-zd8nq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I want one to bad biden was installed I can barely afford strings and Demokratz closed all my gigs

  • @glenkepic3208
    @glenkepic3208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice purchase !
    I have one, bought at the end of May.
    I saw them about a year before but couldn't afford one.
    Gift to myself when i turned 65. Only found one place that had one so ordered it (ZZZs....).
    Found a form fitting gig bag elsewhere. $70.00. No need for a hs case since don't gig anymore. I don't think anything else would work. Like you said, the guitar is massive ! Saved $50.00.
    So, i get the guitar delivered and the inside box is banging around in the outer box. Thought about refusing but took a chance since this was not easy to find. Really pak'd like trash.
    Worked, played good and i'm stoked. About 6 weeks later, it starts acting up, out put jack failing and the br pup working off and on. Decide to call the seller and i'd just passed the return dead line so had it fixed locally,,,,about $180 which included a complete set up. Not great but since the guitar was basically a gift, i can live with this.
    Man, the action is about half as high as it was and i'm in love !!
    The problems weren't the guitars fault and i'm still amazed by the overall build quality. The same multi ply neck thru construction as a Gibson with maybe better pickups. i took care of a '76 in the mid '80s while a friend was in the hospital. I never really got on with it.
    This Epi is truly amazing !!! Congrats on your score !!

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Glen, congrats on yours too mate! 😁👍

    • @glenkepic3208
      @glenkepic3208 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theguitaristas Thanx. Its plugged in now,,,,wrung it out for about half an hour.
      Been a couple weeks (rotate stuff).
      Still in love. It's a great guitar !
      Rock ON !

  • @kevinsturges6957
    @kevinsturges6957 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is a really good sounding guitar. Our guitar player has a Gibson Firebird with an old Fender Twin, and that’s pretty much what it sounds like.
    I have an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro with active pickups, and I put it up there as being very close to my Rickenbacker Bass. That’s an incredible value. I really enjoyed this.

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers Kev, blimey with you two on stage together is there any room for the drummer? 🤣👍

    • @kevinsturges6957
      @kevinsturges6957 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theguitaristas : ha ha, our guitar player suggested we get belt buckle fasteners that make our guitars spin around………….that hasn’t happened yet. 😏

  • @robbo4858
    @robbo4858 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! What a classic, and it looks vintage correct. As a past woodworker/cabinet maker, I can appreciate the woodwork that went into that thing! Sounded great even with the plastic over the pickups 😆 Agree, theres a lot of real estate. You could probably put a couple pedals on the body and eliminate the foot stomping. 😄

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder if they ship in the pre-laminated blocks for this model... surely they must it's a bit specialist would you say?

  • @jimmychamberlain7382
    @jimmychamberlain7382 ปีที่แล้ว

    First off, great video and demo of this Epi Firebird. Gotz mine back in April. Ordered thru Sweetwater last year and it took 6 months to get it. Prolly was sitting/waiting on a cargo ship in Long Beach for 75% of that time. Coming from Sweetwater it arrived set up wonderfully. They are really great with their 55-Point guitar inspection/setup. I love this geetar, it's my favorite right now. I'm not just saying that cause it's new. And I've got a lot of other geetars to choose from too. This right here is the best value of any new instrument in 2022. I opted for the case also, awesome as well.

  • @sinsayers8168
    @sinsayers8168 ปีที่แล้ว

    always loved the looks but never played one. good job thank you

  • @johnnyteres
    @johnnyteres 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Inspired by Gibson? It's made by Gibson because they own Epiphone.

  • @mr.astrophysics9115
    @mr.astrophysics9115 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Epiphone name means so much more than Gibson ever could..

    • @midnite_in_november
      @midnite_in_november ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Anything to convince yourself to enjoy your epiphone 🤷‍♂️

    • @jeremywooldridge5537
      @jeremywooldridge5537 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @mr.astrophysics9115
      @mr.astrophysics9115 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@midnite_in_november oh it shows buddy maybe you should go look up Epiphones history instead of sticking your foot in your mouth like a typical Gibson fan boy then come on back and tell us all what you read..Gibson isn't Jack squat my boy..

    • @mr.astrophysics9115
      @mr.astrophysics9115 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Thrash Metal Studio if it wasn't for Les paul and Epiphone you're Gibson Les Paul wouldn't exist today..

    • @mr.astrophysics9115
      @mr.astrophysics9115 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Gary same old tired ridiculous reply I OWN TWO Gibson Sgs so there goes your ridiculous theory..I prefer Epiphone got that Epiphone over Gibson

  • @whommee
    @whommee ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet Guitar. Sounds awesome!

  • @simonplimbley5778
    @simonplimbley5778 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very impressed with the cleans & the tone control on this firebird …. I could live with one of these Colin. I will be having a look how comfy they are to play. What a great Friday treat of a video 👍🎸

  • @danieli.9252
    @danieli.9252 ปีที่แล้ว

    I picked a Squier Classic Vibe Mustang after I saw your video on it a while back. Needs a little bit of a setup, but it’s a fun guitar. My guitar teacher has the Firebird, so now I’m wanting it, as well. Keep up the good work! You’re such a fun host.

  • @nik7293
    @nik7293 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cannon belive I've just found this channel my Sunday sorted out 😁😁

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one glad you found us! 😎👍

  • @334Slats
    @334Slats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been thinking about buying one of these for a while and I think I’m sold now. Really enjoyed watching this and everything you do. Thanks

  • @Oggi7777
    @Oggi7777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nicely played thx, Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @S-T-E-V-E
    @S-T-E-V-E ปีที่แล้ว

    It sounded great from here!

  • @davidhamilton7780
    @davidhamilton7780 ปีที่แล้ว

    All killer, no filler!
    Nice work pal. Thanks muchly and have a great weekend!

  • @two-tone6934
    @two-tone6934 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Firebirds are awesome , Thank you Colin !
    ,

  • @onewiththings
    @onewiththings 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got one like new locally for a great price, just in time for Christmas. These are outstanding!

  • @Klaxet
    @Klaxet ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant review and very cool guitar! Thank you.

  • @TruRokGuitar
    @TruRokGuitar 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bought one today thanks to your review and playing, also subbed. Hello from the US!

  • @SSFarm.6373
    @SSFarm.6373 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool guitar liked the review have been looking at them for awhile Thanks for putting in the time.

  • @ksgphotography
    @ksgphotography ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video, as always, Colin. This, and Dagans video on PMT, were just too much for me to handle, so I ordered one last week. It's an absolute killer guitar! Keep doing what you do 🤘🏻

  • @eddykidd
    @eddykidd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man don't sell yourself short. You have mega soul in your playing. I just got this guitar yesterday. great vid!

  • @desmodromic4586
    @desmodromic4586 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review as usual Colin!

  • @deangodfrey5942
    @deangodfrey5942 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got one when they first came out, the quality is fantastic, I’ve put a Dusenberg Les Trem on it and it works great

  • @linheitzig9227
    @linheitzig9227 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fine video. All the way from California, I thank you.

  • @samsonthecurrent
    @samsonthecurrent ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m just finding your channel and I love it. You’re doing great work, you have great taste & you feel like an old friend. Cheers!

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers man glad you found us! 😁👍

  • @jmoses580
    @jmoses580 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanted to comment one more time about how much I appreciate and enjoy every video you put out! I know you probably hear that 1000 times a day so I'll quit with telling you so often!😄But, one more time, "Thank You so much!" I love them all!

    • @theguitaristas
      @theguitaristas  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Jim, it's really appreciated mate! 😁🙏