Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’65 Reissue Firebird VII – 1999 – Ebony

Hi,

for sale is an extremely rare Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’65 Reissue Firebird VII from 1999, finished in Ebony.

Built 27 years ago, this Firebird is now considered a genuine vintage instrument. It is a particularly desirable early Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection model and is becoming increasingly difficult to find in this specification.

Condition

The guitar is in excellent condition for its age. The only notable signs of age are some light patina on parts of the original gold hardware, which is completely consistent with the instrument’s age.

The original Gibson 495R/T ceramic-magnet pickups have been replaced with the current, historically correct Gibson Firebird Reissue pickups featuring AlNiCo 5 magnets. The bridge position is equipped with the Firebird Reissue Plus.

The guitar weighs approximately 4.1 kg / 9.0 lbs.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’65 Reissue Firebird VII
• Year: 1999
• Finish: Ebony
• Body: Neck-through solid body
• Body Wings: Mahogany
• Body Shape: Firebird
• Neck: 9-piece Mahogany/Walnut
• Neck Construction: Neck-through
• Neck Profile: Medium C
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12”
• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Blocks
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687”
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Authentic Medium Jumbo
• Fret Material: Nickel Silver
• Scale Length: 24.75” / 629 mm
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Firebird Reissue – AlNiCo 5
• Middle Pickup: Gibson Firebird Reissue – AlNiCo 5
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Firebird Reissue Plus – AlNiCo 5
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
• Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone
• Hardware: Gold
• Bridge: Gibson ABR-1
• Vibrato: Maestro Vibrola
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Aging: VOS
• Case: Original Gibson Arts & Historic Hardshell Case
• Documentation: Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity
• Weight: 4.1 kg / 9.0 lbs

Pickup Upgrade

The original 495R/T pickups were replaced with historically correct Gibson Firebird Reissue pickups with AlNiCo 5 magnets. These are much closer to the specifications and character of the original Firebird pickups than the ceramic 495R/T units originally fitted to this model.

Shipping & Payment

Local inspection and personal pickup are very welcome.

Fully insured shipping via DHL is also available. Suitable professional packing material is on hand, and the guitar will be carefully packed to ensure safe transportation.

Private Sale

This is a private sale. The item is sold as described, with no warranty or returns.

In the case of shipping, the buyer assumes the risk of transport once the instrument has been handed over to the shipping carrier. I will pack the guitar carefully and to the best of my ability, normally using sturdy packaging and sufficient protective material to minimize the risk of transport damage.

The seller accepts no liability for loss or damage caused by the shipping carrier. Insured shipping is strongly recommended. Shipping costs and the shipping risk are the responsibility of the buyer.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or require additional photos or information.