Very rare artist owned guitar. This is a 1968 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse in very good condition. Owned by Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes. This guitar was recorded with and toured with the Black Crowes. Video included of Rich playing it on David Letterman in 1994. No breaks, or neck repairs. Lots of natural finish checking. There is no tremolo piece. It is set up as a wraparound. This guitar will not be sold outside of the US.

The history of this guitar is as follows. It was originally purchased by Scott Silvers (Original owner of Chicago Music Exchange) It was part of his personal collection and not for sale until Dave Kault acquired CME in 2010. In 2012 it was sold to the current owner.

This guitar comes with the Black Crowes touring case, A letter from CME with Rich Stating this was his guitar, and the quality certification letter when sold by Chicago Music Exchange.

1968 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse Features:

  • Sunburst finish
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • 22 frets
  • 2 Soap Bar P-90's
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • 7 lbs. 1 oz.
  • Black Crowes tour case

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Listed18 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Firebird I Non-Reverse
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1968
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Model Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Model Sub-Family
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Offset Body
  • Yes
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Number of Frets
  • 22

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