Gibson Byrdland #7: 1961 “Blackie”
Byrdland #7, referred to as Blackie, is one of Ted’s most iconic guitars; featured on many classic Nugent album covers.
Affectionately named "Blackie", this 1961 Gibson Byrdland is the guitar that most people think of when referring to Ted. Due to heavy touring use over the past 50+ years its solid coat of black stain has cracked and flaked.
Specifications
- Gibson Burstbucker 2 pickups.
- New wiring.
- Grover tuners.
- The bridge base is permanently attached to the
guitar body. - A Gretsch strop knob is attached to the toggle
selector. - Dunlop strap locks have been added.
- The slimmest neck of the entire Byrdland
collection, measuring .806” at the first fret and .83” at the 9th fret. - A small 1/8” hole was drilled near the input
jack to allow sweat that enters the guitar through the f-holes to drip out.
