Gibson Custom Shop 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V w/ Vibrola – Vintage Sunburst
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.
Specs:
- Body Shape: Designer
- Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Binding: None
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Profile: Authentic ’65 Slim C-Shape
- Scale Length: 24.75″ / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.69″ / 42.85mm
- End of Board Width: 2.24″ / 56.89mm
- Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Joint: Hide Glue Fit
- Finish: Nickel
- Tuner Plating: Nickel
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
- Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
- Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White
- TrussRod: 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