NGD: 1988 Jackson Firebird Made in the USA-Thrift Store Find

[King Guitar]

Hey Guys,

I just picked up a 1968 See through Blonde Fender Precision Bass and a 1988 Jackson Firebird from a DAV Thrift Shop in Virginia. Someone donated these to goodwill.

The Jackson is pretty damn rare being a Made in USA Firebird. From what I gather they really only made those for Robin Crosby of Ratt. I am sure they made a few more but not a guitar that you see a ton of. This guitar was white but has yellowed over the last 22 years to a cool cream/yellow patina ala Randy Rhodes Les Paul Custom.

This one is pretty unique being a string through the body and the original old Style Jackson Logo with the Made in USA under the "N" in the Jackson logo.

Anyway thought I would post up some pics. Just got it pro set up by my tech and it plays and sounds great!

Cool find at the thrift store.

ps: The P-Bass rules as well!

 

[J.B.]

Wow, nice find man!

 

[jcj]

Wow, nice find man!

No doubt

 

[jmgman69]

WHOA!!!

 

[Mailman1971]

All I usually find at the thrift shop are some cool t-shirts!


Great score!

 

[Marshall Law]

 

[johnnyjellybean]

both are really cool!

 

[Mudder]

For that sort of score, you sir, officially suck.

 

[billboogie]

SCORE! Truly a great find on the Jackson!

American Pickers could learn a little something from ya!

 

[Gitfiddler]

did someone tip you off or were you shopping for bellbottoms and ran across them?

 

[yngzaklynch]

Love it. Can you plug it into your Fortin modded Vintage Modern and give us a clip or vid?


Jim

 

[Juggernaut]

That P-Bass is

DIBS!!! (for what you gave for it)

 

['63-Strat]

I like it, happy NGD

 

[petethorn]

Killer scores!

 

[yngzaklynch]

Brad how does it balance with a strap? Does the neck nose dive like the Gibson Thunderbird basses? Is it heavy?

 

[King Guitar]

did someone tip you off or were you shopping for bellbottoms and ran across them?

I got tipped. The thrift store is in Virginia and I am in Rhode Island. Did the deal over the phone.

 

[King Guitar]

Love it. Can you plug it into your Fortin modded Vintage Modern and give us a clip or vid?


Jim

Yes I could if I wasnt so damn lazy...

 

[King Guitar]

Brad how does it balance with a strap? Does the neck nose dive like the Gibson Thunderbird basses? Is it heavy?

Balances well, the reverse headstock helps, not neck heavy like a Gibson Firebird.

 

[Mailman1971]

Brad how does it balance with a strap? Does the neck nose dive like the Gibson Thunderbird basses? Is it heavy?

Balances well, the reverse headstock helps, not neck heavy like a Gibson Firebird.

Nice...........where is your JEALOUSY smiley????

 

[rupe]

Great score