Gibson Byrdland #4: 1962

Gibson Byrdland #4: 1962

Byrdland #4, referred to as Blondie, has been a staple of Ted’s guitar arsenal for decades.

Videos from the 70’s show it in pristine condition.  Nowadays, after many years of use, the nitro finish has disappeared and the wood underneath the high strings is very worn down.

Ted used a similar looking blonde Byrdland, #8, during the Cat Scratch Fever era.  It disappeared long ago.  How to spot the difference?  When watching live concert footage, look for black pickup rings on #4.  Missing blonde #8 has white pickup rings.

#4 was also used extensively on the Full Bluntal Nugity DVD and live at the Capital Center 1980 in Largo, MD. 

Specifications

  • An unknown pickup is in the bridge position (the original PAF wore out due to sweat) measuring 13.48K. The neck measures 8.02K.
  • A Nashville bridge has replaced the original ABR-1.
  • The bridge base is permanently affixed to the body.
  • A Gretsch strap knob is on the pickup selector.
  • Dunlop strap locks have been added.
  • Black witch hat knobs have replaced the originals.
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