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

• 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

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