Gibson / Gibson Custom / 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V w/ Vibrola
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1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V w/ Vibrola Vintage Sunburst

Finish: Vintage Sunburst
1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola VOS, Vintage Sunburst
$4,499.00
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Time Travel in Non-Reverse

The second version of the Firebird carried the offset platform into new sonic territories. With its lightweight set-neck construction and the flipped orientation of the neck and body, the '65 Firebird V became beloved and revered for its functionality and style. This Custom Shop recreation uses authentic profiles and construction methods to provide an undeniable looking, feeling and sounding instrument.

Body Style

Firebird

Body Shape

Designer

Body Material

Solid Mahogany

Binding

None

Body Finish

Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Weight Relief

None

Profile

Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

Solid Mahogany

Fret Count

22

Frets

Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

42.85 mm / 1.687 in

End Of Board Width

56.89 mm / 2.239 in

Inlays

Pearloid Dot

Joint

Hide Glue Fit

Finish

Nickel

Bridge

ABR-1

Saddle Material

Nickel-plated Brass

Tailpiece

Maestro Vibrola

Pickguard

3-Ply White/Black/White

Truss Rod

2-way Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover

Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped

Control Knobs

Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts

Switch Tip

Cream

Control Covers

Black

Strap Buttons

Aluminum

Neck Pickup

Firebird Alnico V

Bridge Pickup

Firebird Alnico V

Controls

2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness

Pickup Selector

3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack

Switchcraft

Strings Gauge

.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case

Custom Shop Black with Yellow Lining

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity