I play a Firebird now, Firebirds are cool

[MechaBulletBill]

I have deep GAS for a Firebird I but the Bonamassa epis are overpriced and MIJ copies are few and far between. I might stick a 'bird pup in the bridge of my SG special copy w/ warapround to cop the feel. That SG is absurdly light so I want to get it sounding good so I can gig it when I get tired it's my understanding that firebirds, in general, are NOT light guitars so I'm only hoping to recreate the sound a little bit, not the entire firebird experience.

[InLimbo]

^^^^

I've thought about modding my Standard with different pickups for a while, mainly because it's my favorite playing guitar. Plugged in though, doesn't really scratch any itches. Those 490 / 498 setups leave a lot to be desired in my opinion. Ideally, a Ric Hi-Gain in the bridge and then something in the neck, one of the first thoughts is the Firebird just because the mini-chrome humbucker seems appealing. Then a vibrola... Haha.

There was an awful thread (one of the worst in my time on OSG) a while back that polarized a lot of people because of the website design - looking at you Larry - Lincoln guitars. They do a really cool looking NR Firebird with an awesome curve, plus option out a great arm cut / carve and will fit it with an offset trem. Cheaper by a significant margin than the desirable Gibsons and customizable to boot.

One of my favorite examples (though the control layout leaves something to be desired):

[Larry Mal]

it's my understanding that firebirds, in general, are NOT light guitars so I'm only hoping to recreate the sound a little bit, not the entire firebird experience.

Nope. Firebirds are very, very light guitars.

[Larry Mal]

There was an awful thread (one of the worst in my time on OSG) a while back that polarized a lot of people because of the website design - looking at you Larry - Lincoln guitars.

Oh did I see that thread? Sounds interesting.

[dug]

My Firebird isn't heavy.
If you go for any vintage styled Firebird pickup it will be a vast improvement over the stock pickups.
Mini humbuckers and Firebird pickups aren't the same. My firebird has an almost single coil feel to it.

[Pacafeliz]

NOT
HELPING
the
GAS

[MechaBulletBill]

it's my understanding that firebirds, in general, are NOT light guitars so I'm only hoping to recreate the sound a little bit, not the entire firebird experience.

Nope. Firebirds are very, very light guitars.

Huh. I wonder who told me they were heavy? I've not played them very much and they're really friggin long... maybe I just decided that they *should* be heavy for some reason.

[Zork]

Did someone say GAS?
https://reverb.com/item/7280546-ibanez- ... ctic-white

[FightingPlankton]

I think most firebird weigh about 8lbs, SG is about 6.5lbs, alder strat usually weigh 7.5-8lbs ash strats are about 8.5lbs.
I think firebird feel heavy on account of the way they're "neck-heavy". You can alleviate this by moving strap buttons but that devalues the guitar.

[Larry Mal]

Seems to be a big of range to them, but none of them really heavy:



Don't be too worried about the neck dive, either, the Steinberger tuners helped out a lot with that and I never really notice it. Not sure about the mini-Grovers that they put on there now but I'd never buy one of those anyway, I think the tuners behind the headstock is a where it's at with Firebirds.

Although it's not that big of a deal.