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Gibson Custom Shop 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V Silvermist Poly VOS w/Maestro

Gibson Custom Shop 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V Silvermist Poly VOS w/Maestro

Regular price £5,010.00
Regular price Sale price £5,010.00

Serial Number: 401065

Weight: 8lbs 10oz

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Description

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 401065
Product Color: Silvermist
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Firebird
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: No
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Blocks
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Side Marker Inlay: White Side Dots

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft, 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold Aged
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines: Kluson Metal Button 6-on-a-side
Fret Wire: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Saddle: Nickel-Plated Brass
Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White
Truss Rod Cover: Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Knobs: Black Witch Hat w/Gold Inserts
Switch Cap: Cream
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SKU: FBNRM2M000000734-401065

Description

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 401065
Product Color: Silvermist
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Firebird
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape: Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: No
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Blocks
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Side Marker Inlay: White Side Dots

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft, 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold Aged
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines: Kluson Metal Button 6-on-a-side
Fret Wire: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Saddle: Nickel-Plated Brass
Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White
Truss Rod Cover: Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Knobs: Black Witch Hat w/Gold Inserts
Switch Cap: Cream