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Sunburst Firebird V in an open hard case with red velvet lining, showing its white pickguard, two humbuckers, and vibrato.
01 / 21Sunburst Firebird V in an open hard case with red velvet lining, showing its white pickguard, two humbuckers, and vibrato.
The Firebird's body, with a vintage sunburst finish, is angled to show the white pickguard with a red bird graphic, two humbuckers, and a vibrato tailpiece.
02 / 21The Firebird's body, with a vintage sunburst finish, is angled to show the white pickguard with a red bird graphic, two humbuckers, and a vibrato tailpiece.
Close-up of a black Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity, with "1965 Non-Reverse Firebird" and "401115" handwritten on white labels.
03 / 21Close-up of a black Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity, with "1965 Non-Reverse Firebird" and "401115" handwritten on white labels.
The guitar's dark sunburst back and neck are visible from a high angle, with six chrome tuners on the headstock and a black control plate.
04 / 21The guitar's dark sunburst back and neck are visible from a high angle, with six chrome tuners on the headstock and a black control plate.
Rear view of the Firebird's dark sunburst body and neck, showing the grain and a black control cavity cover.
05 / 21Rear view of the Firebird's dark sunburst body and neck, showing the grain and a black control cavity cover.
The glossy black headstock, with six chrome tuners on the left, is angled slightly right, showing the gold logo and truss rod cover.
06 / 21The glossy black headstock, with six chrome tuners on the left, is angled slightly right, showing the gold logo and truss rod cover.
The back of the guitar's dark brown headstock, with six chrome tuners and a faint "401115" serial number near the neck joint.
07 / 21The back of the guitar's dark brown headstock, with six chrome tuners and a faint "401115" serial number near the neck joint.
The guitar's body, in a glossy vintage sunburst, shows a white pickguard, two chrome pickups, and four gold control knobs.
08 / 21The guitar's body, in a glossy vintage sunburst, shows a white pickguard, two chrome pickups, and four gold control knobs.
The Firebird's upper body, showing the vintage sunburst finish, white pickguard with red bird graphic, and vibrato tailpiece.
09 / 21The Firebird's upper body, showing the vintage sunburst finish, white pickguard with red bird graphic, and vibrato tailpiece.
The guitar's body, in vintage sunburst, is angled from the lower left, showing the white pickguard with a red firebird graphic.
10 / 21The guitar's body, in vintage sunburst, is angled from the lower left, showing the white pickguard with a red firebird graphic.
The Firebird's body is angled, showing its dark brown sunburst finish, white pickguard with red bird graphic, and chrome hardware.
11 / 21The Firebird's body is angled, showing its dark brown sunburst finish, white pickguard with red bird graphic, and chrome hardware.
The back of a dark brown Firebird guitar, angled from the neck to the lower bout, showing a black control cavity cover.
12 / 21The back of a dark brown Firebird guitar, angled from the neck to the lower bout, showing a black control cavity cover.
The guitar's dark brown back is angled, showing a black control cavity cover and a chrome strap button near the neck joint.
13 / 21The guitar's dark brown back is angled, showing a black control cavity cover and a chrome strap button near the neck joint.
The back of a glossy, dark brown Firebird guitar, angled from the upper left, with a black control cavity cover.
14 / 21The back of a glossy, dark brown Firebird guitar, angled from the upper left, with a black control cavity cover.
The back of a glossy, dark brown Firebird guitar, angled from the lower left, showing a black control plate and strap buttons.
15 / 21The back of a glossy, dark brown Firebird guitar, angled from the lower left, showing a black control plate and strap buttons.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard and neck, showing the white nut, frets, strings, and a single cream-colored dot inlay.
16 / 21Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard and neck, showing the white nut, frets, strings, and a single cream-colored dot inlay.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with frets, strings, and cream dot inlays, showing the neck's curve.
17 / 21Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with frets, strings, and cream dot inlays, showing the neck's curve.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the guitar neck, displaying "1.68" on its screen.
18 / 21A digital caliper measures the nut width of the guitar neck, displaying "1.68" on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the dark rosewood fretboard, showing 0.84 on its screen, with dot inlays visible.
19 / 21A digital caliper measures the dark rosewood fretboard, showing 0.84 on its screen, with dot inlays visible.
A digital caliper measures the dark fretboard of the guitar, displaying "0.98" on its screen.
20 / 21A digital caliper measures the dark fretboard of the guitar, displaying "0.98" on its screen.
A digital scale displays "8 LB 12 OZ" next to the guitar's dark sunburst body and white pickguard, resting in a plush case.
21 / 21A digital scale displays "8 LB 12 OZ" next to the guitar's dark sunburst body and white pickguard, resting in a plush case.

Gibson

2024 Gibson Custom '65 Non-Reverse Firebird V | VOS Vintage Sunburst w/OHSC

$4,195.00

Available

  • Year2024
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
2024
Model
Gibson Custom '65 Non-Reverse Firebird V | VOS Vintage Sunburst
Made in
United States
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.68
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.84
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.98
Weight
8lbs 12oz

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
22 Medium-Jumbo Frets

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
2 Firebird Alnico V Pickups

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

2024 Gibson Custom '65 Non-Reverse Firebird V | VOS Vintage Sunburst

Brand New Ordered Directly From Gibson And On Display In Our Shop (Please See Photos)

Solid Mahogany Body With Nitrocellulose VOS Finish

Solid Mahogany Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard And Pearloid Dot Inlays

60s SlimTaper C Neck Profile

ABR-1 Bridge With Maestro Vibrola Tailpiece

Gold Top Hats With Silver Inserts Control Knobs

3-Ply White/Black/White Pickguard

2-way Adjustable Truss Rod

Comes With Original Hard Shell Case, COA And Case Candy

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.

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