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Continue ShoppingGibson Firebird V Sunburst 1966
Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Firebird V Sunburst 1966
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Originalq
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid one piece mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00" to
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fretboard and dot inlays
Electronics: Original patent number decal Gibson mini-humbuckers and wiring harness, with 3-way slide selector switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 6.2k (neck), 6.3k (bridge)
Hardware: The pickguard is not original.
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original pickguard
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows nice aging; the finish has faded and shows consistent horizontal checking throughout the body and neck. There are assorted small dings and chips, particularly along the sides and edges of the body. The back of the neck has additional checking and small gouges, which do not affect playability. There is also a small chip on the bass side of the fretboard at the second fret.
Serial Number: 556635
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and medium height with minor wear. The pot codes date to 1965, and the serial number dates to 1966.
Summary
Finish Details: Originalq
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid one piece mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00" to
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fretboard and dot inlays
Electronics: Original patent number decal Gibson mini-humbuckers and wiring harness, with 3-way slide selector switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 6.2k (neck), 6.3k (bridge)
Hardware: The pickguard is not original.
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original pickguard
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows nice aging; the finish has faded and shows consistent horizontal checking throughout the body and neck. There are assorted small dings and chips, particularly along the sides and edges of the body. The back of the neck has additional checking and small gouges, which do not affect playability. There is also a small chip on the bass side of the fretboard at the second fret.
Serial Number: 556635
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and medium height with minor wear. The pot codes date to 1965, and the serial number dates to 1966.
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- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Originalq |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Solid one piece mahogany body |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .81" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fretboard and dot inlays |
| Electronics: | Original patent number decal Gibson mini-humbuckers and wiring harness, with 3-way slide selector switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes date to 1965. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 6.2k (neck), 6.3k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The pickguard is not original. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 13oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Non-original pickguard |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar shows nice aging; the finish has faded and shows consistent horizontal checking throughout the body and neck. There are assorted small dings and chips, particularly along the sides and edges of the body. The back of the neck has additional checking and small gouges, which do not affect playability. There is also a small chip on the bass side of the fretboard at the second fret. |
| Serial Number: | 556635 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10s. The frets are wide and medium height with minor wear. The pot codes date to 1965, and the serial number dates to 1966. |