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ElGeordie
I'm petty sure that The Firebird played by Ron is not the same as Brian's.
All of the pictures I've seen of Brian show him with 3 pick-up firebirds; both reverse and non-reverse headstocks. The Firebird that Ron has been using recently is a 2 pick-up Firebird V with a reverse headstock.
You will laugh at this but I do have the book and it's a testament to all of there equipment through the years .A really outstanding book .Quote
ElGeordie
I just checked my copy of Andy Babiuk & Greg Prevost's "Rolling Stones Gear" which states that Gibson gave both Keith AND Brian Firebird VIIs in the reverse and non-reverse format. So the Stones actually had at least 4 Firebirds before Ron Joined. The book goes on to say that there are pictures of Mick Taylor playing one of the non-reverse guitars
I can't recommend Andy & Greg's book too much: it's one of the greatest pieces of "guitar porn" you'll ever find!