Gibson Custom 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V Reissue, VOS, 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.
Features
| Weight |
7.85 lbs (7 Pounds 14 oz) |
|---|---|
| Model |
Gibson Custom 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V Reissue |
| Builder |
Gibson Custom Shop |
| Year |
2025 |
| Body Type |
Solid Body (Set-Neck) |
| Top Wood |
N/A |
| Body Wood |
Solid Mahogany |
| Finish Type |
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Finish Color |
Vintage Sunburst |
| Aging |
VOS |
| Neck Wood |
Solid Mahogany |
| Fingerboard |
Indian Rosewood |
| Neck Carve |
60s SlimTaper C |
| Scale Length |
628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Neck Radius |
12'' |
| Frets |
22 – Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
| Nut Width |
42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Nut Material |
Nylon |
| Neck Finish |
VOS |
| Inlays |
Pearloid Dot |
| Headstock |
Firebird-V |
| Bridge Pickup |
Firebird Alnico V |
| Middle Pickup |
N/A |
| Neck Pickup |
Firebird Alnico V |
| Pickguard |
3-Ply White/Black/White |
| Hardware |
Nickel |
| Bridge |
ABR-1 with Maestro Vibrola |
| Turners |
Vintage-Style Closed Gear |
| Controls |
2x500K CTS Volume Pots, 2x500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, 3-Way Selector Switch |
| Guitar Case |
Gibson Custom Shop Black with Yellow Lining |
