The Firebird -
Composed by Igor Stravinsky in 1910 for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, this work brought him international fame.
"Reverse" (original) vs. "Non-Reverse" (later 60s design) bodies, and various modern Epiphone reissues ($599–$699). The Firebird
Known for its "reverse" body style (upper horn longer than lower) and mini-humbucker pickups, which produce a distinct "clangy," articulate clean sound with high end and less mid-range than traditional PAF humbuckers. Composed by Igor Stravinsky in 1910 for Serge