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.
Other specifications include:
- 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 (.818"/.963")
- 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
- Hardware 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 .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case Custom Shop Hard Case
- Accessories Certificate of Authenticity
- FB5NRCUS18414
- 8 lbs 7 oz
- #200165
For more information on this Gibson Custom Shop instrument, please contact us.