Gibson Firebird X Sells Out

Submitted by Jason on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 02:47.

In this interview of Gibson Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz conducted recently at NAMM 2011, Juszkiewicz stated that all 1,800 copies of the Firebird X have been sold at the consumer level.

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Now that's an impressive feat for a guitar that certainly had the blogosphere in total revolt, and Juszkiewicz isn't backing away from Gibson's commitment to technological development.

This interview was conducted by Harmony Central.

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firebird x

Posted by jakeonguitar on Thu, 01/20/2011 - 18:46.

i don't believe anyone had a problem with gibson's pursuit of technological advancements, i think it has something more to do with aesthetics.

I didn't like the look of the first version

Posted by Jason on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 02:15.

I agree with you - particularly the first version - the new swirl (aka bowling ball) finish is much better

firebird?

Posted by topaz on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 09:04.

1.8k sold? It's difficult for me to believe that. After all what has been said about the look of this guitar?
I'd never get on the stage with that.

Firbird Sellout

Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 17:22.

Well I wanted to buy it, and I am a little unhappy
that I was a little slow. Anyone who as it will be
able to sell for more anyday, so it was probably a
good deal.

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