I think we would all LOVE an exact Gibson NR T-Bird built to the same standard as the Firebird Historics. Just like a real '67 but brand new. Stiffy, anyone?? Using the vintage correct two point bridge, tailpiece, tuners, and pickups. Offered in custom colors, the whole deal. And then, what the hell,they might as well make an accurate reverse body T-Bird as well!! The hardware and electronics are all interchangeable. I don't see where Gibson could forsee a return worthwhile after having to source all the original hardware all over again, especially 60's design pickups. And I would SHUDDER to think what they would want for one if they did it. If you can get it done, Bro, go for it. And if it was just a NR with the recent hardware....I wouldn't be a buyer for that bass, but that's just me.
There is a guy on the Guitar Reranch forum that makes exact reverse 60's spec, neck thru Firebirds out of beautiful mahogany and he also did a T-Bird that the woodwork looked dead nuts on. Beautiful accurate work to 60's specs, all done on a CNC. I'm not sure if he would build just the body in NR and let us finish them using our own 60's hardware and electronics........I can contact him and see. His user name is DougK. My two cents. Glad to be back posting again with you old Gibby-pluckers! Tony
