Overall, it's similar in specs to the standard Firebird V I already have, with a few exceptions: antique inlays & binding, black pickguard, matte finish, and (obviously) zebrawood wings. So I didn't expect it to be drastically different than the standard Firebird... it's about the same weight (thought it may be lighter due to the matte finish--perhaps zebrawood is more dense than mahogany?), has a similar feel (though the matte finish on the neck is always a nice touch) and a slightly brighter tone. Net, it plays & sounds great like the standard Firebird but has a far more unique look.
Also worthy of note (because this is a blog about G.A.S., right?), I managed to pick up another Gibson Guitar of the Week model... this one is the Gibson Explorer Pro from week #13. Hopefully it will be here by the end of the week, so (of course) there will be a write-up and pics as soon as it arrives.
--B
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how well does it stay in tune?
Pretty well... I know a lot of people dog the banjo tuners, but they hold tune about as well as most vintage style tuners. When I got the guitar I put on a fresh set of strings and a bit of Big Bends Nut Sauce, and haven't had any significant tuning problems since.
--B
I'm looking at buying one of these (guitar of the week Firebird, 2007, with maple wings). My question is what do you think of the quality and craftsmanship? Does it have a Custom Shop feel to it? Nice fretwork? Thanks!
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