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Hello, My name is Jim and I just recently purchased a Firebird V in classic white. I was out shopping for a Les paul in the $1500 to $2500 range when I stumbled upon the Bird. For my sound and playing style, the Firebird just simply crushed all the Pauls.Even my son ( who is a LP player) agreed. So long story short it came home with me and I couldn't be happier with it. I pretty much just play at home, or with buddies, but I have done some session work with a local artist recently. I also like to build amps, and I am known on the Metro Amp forum as Big Jim. I recently built a JTM 45 clone with NOS glass and the amp is awesome. I have also dabbled in guitar building as well...I can see a Firebird build on the horizon. Anyway, I look forward to discussing all thing Firebird on this forum. I will post some pics of the new axe soon. Jim

Thats awesome Jim! They are BEYOND addicting.

btw if you decide to build one let me know, Im starting my 12th firebird build here pretty quickly.

Cool! Glad to have you Jim! As you look around, you'll see that we are growing,both in membership & participation. As for building Birds...Doug's the man, for sure.
FWIW, my first FB HAD to be a white one! That started the ball rollin'...

Tony

Hi Jim!
I had a similar experience....I never even knew I wanted a Firebird until I played one.....It blew my mind (and kills all the les pauls I've played).

I think for the $$$ it's one of the best things Gibson is currently producing. I've got the white V too!