Firebird Binge

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Bg wrote:
Slowy wrote:So this is what we missed out on because of Grumble Guts?
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Frey wrote:I find it odd that reverse firebirds and non-reverse aren't the other way around, given that the reverse is much more popular and common. Can anyone explain it?
Non reverse came first.
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Slowy wrote:
Bg wrote:
Slowy wrote:So this is what we missed out on because of Grumble Guts?
:(
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getting there, yeah :(
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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I want it, and I thought the burst or whatever one was the one to have.

Given you haven't said I assume it's mahogany but the colour and weight make me think it could be korina(?)

Loverly colour, beautiful.
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What's it smell like?

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Something eternally joyous about a beautiful guitar sitting in a velvet case. First time you open it the room fills with purple light and a chorus of angels sing 'Hallelujah'.

Unless it's a PRS. LOL.

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Yep looks a million bucks

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Frey wrote: That sounded intuitive when I read it... but dr. wikipedia says you're wrong:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_Firebird
It's a reverse Firebird because the longer horn (oo-er) is on the bottom, not the top like most guitars (e.g. Strat). I think.

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Mahogany.
The reverse came first.
Thanks all for the comments.
Beeg - it'll keep, and think how fermented the rendang will be. Get well.
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twangnsnarl wrote:
Frey wrote: That sounded intuitive when I read it... but dr. wikipedia says you're wrong:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_Firebird
It's a reverse Firebird because the longer horn (oo-er) is on the bottom, not the top like most guitars (e.g. Strat). I think.
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Post by sirvill »

This kinda illustrates why its reverse:

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:lol:
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telefiend wrote:What's it smell like?
Not much fruit up front, but it has a cedar finish with a longer note of Chanel No 5. I jest not.
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GrantB wrote:Yep slowy

Si, John still has my black one in the UK...I think we're considering Melbourne in Dec to finish the transaction.
Happy to oversee the transaction and make sure the guitar is up to scratch for you :P
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druz15 wrote:
GrantB wrote:Yep slowy

Si, John still has my black one in the UK...I think we're considering Melbourne in Dec to finish the transaction.
Happy to oversee the transaction and make sure the guitar is up to scratch for you :P
Ha, might take you up on that if I can't align my trips. Cheers
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