Gibson 1965 Firebird V Non-Reversed
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Gibson
1965 Firebird V Non-Reversed
Product Info
Article Number:
526700
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1965 Firebird V Non-Reversed
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$4,617.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Firebird V is a serious piece of vintage-inspired craftsmanship. The mahogany body and Firebird pickups give it a thick, growly character perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It’s a premium-priced instrument aimed at players who appreciate a unique look, feel, and tone.
Product Description
- Gibson 1965 Firebird V Non-Reversed
- Electric guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- VOS - Vintage Original Specifications
- Body: Solid mahogany (swietenia macrophylla)
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood (dalbergia latifolia)
- Perloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic '65 Slim "C"
- Scale: 628 mm
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Firebird AlNiCo V
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- Deluxe banjo tuners
- Nickel hardware
- ABR-1 bridge with Maestro Vibrola tremolo
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- Incl. Case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid mahogany body delivers exceptional warmth and sustain.
- • Vintage Sunburst VOS finish beautifully replicates a 1965 aesthetic.
- • Slim '65 neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability.
- • Firebird AlNiCo V pickups provide a thick, powerful vintage tone.
CONS
- • The mahogany body makes it a noticeably heavy instrument.
- • The tremolo system can be finicky to set up and maintain.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Swietenia Macrophylla Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Pickups
2 x Firebird AlNiCo V
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 with Maestro Vibrola Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vibrola is a vintage design, more subtle and less versatile than modern systems; it’s known for a smooth, warble-like effect rather than extreme pitch dives.
Yes, Gibson Custom Shop has painstakingly recreated the '65 Slim inCin profile, offering a similar feel to original instruments, though individual variations can still occur.
The shorter scale reduces string tension, leading to a slightly easier bending feel, but also impacts the lower frequencies – expect a rounder, less defined low end.
