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.
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Vintage Sunburst |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
Designer (Firebird) |
Body Material |
Solid Mahogany |
Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
Neck Material |
Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape |
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile |
Fretboard Material |
Indian Rosewood |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Pearloid Dots |
Fretboard Radius |
12" (304.8mm) |
Nut Material |
Nylon |
Nut Width |
1.687" (42.85mm) |
Neck Pickups |
Firebird Alnico V |
Bridge Pickups |
Firebird Alnico V |
Controls |
2 X Volume (500K CTS), 2 X Tone (500K CTS); Hand-Wired Harness, 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
Pickguard |
3-Ply White/Black/White |
Bridge |
ABR-1 Bridge with Nickel-plated Brass and Maestro Vibrola Tailpiece |
Strings |
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case/ Bag |
Custom Shop Black with Yellow Lining |