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

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Serial Number 400885 weighs 8 lbs 9 oz

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
Body Style Firebird
Body Shape Designer
Body Material Solid Mahogany
Binding None
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief None

Neck
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

Hardware
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

Electronics
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

Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case Custom Shop Black with Yellow Lining
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity