1968 Gibson Firebird

by robert dixon
(orange tx)

would like to know the value.road worn.but play very well.serial.500631 every thing on the gutar just like it was bought in new orleans in 1968.

ANSWER

Hi, Robert--

Here is the general info:

FIREBIRD I
- asymmetrical hourglass style mahogany body, layered white pickguard with engraved Firebird logo, mahogany neck, 22-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, compensated bridge/vibrato tailpiece, 6-on-a-side tuners, chrome hardware, 2 single coil P-90 pickups, 2 volume/2 tone controls, 3-position switch, available in Custom Color and Sunburst finishes, mfg. 1965-69.

The pricing info:

Mint $3,500
Exc.+ $2,900
Exc. $2,400
Avg.+ $1,900
Avg. $1,500
General $1,200

Lynne