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Continue ShoppingGibson Firebird V Inverness Green Refin 1965
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Firebird V Inverness Green Refin 1965
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: The guitar has been fully refinished.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Mahogany body with mahogany neck through body construction.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: medium/slim "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .72" 12th- .90"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck through body with bound Brazilian rosewood board and trapezoid inlays.
Electronics: The pots and switch appear to be original with one visible 1965 code. The pickups and and wires have all been replaced. The pickups are Gibson patent number embossed mini humbuckers with chrome covers. They are not original to the guitar.
Pickup Measurements: neck 6.2k ohms bridge 6.1k ohms
Hardware: All of the hardware has been replaced. The vibrola is an era correct part but also not original to the guitar.
Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been full refinished. -There is a repaired headstock break under the refin. A very faint line can be seen through the finish. The repair is stable. -When the guitar was refinished the neck was reshaped slightly so it is thinner than usual, particularly toward the headstock. -The neck binding has been replaced. -All of the hardware has been replaced. -The pickups have been replaced and the guitar has been rewired with its original pots. -At some point it was converted to a stop tail so there are two tailpiece studs visible under the vibrola.
Case Details: Hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear for its age. The finish is glossy with light dents and scratches throughout. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 255457
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide with medium height and minimal play wear. -The serial number dates to 1965.
Summary
Finish Details: The guitar has been fully refinished.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Mahogany body with mahogany neck through body construction.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: medium/slim "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .72" 12th- .90"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck through body with bound Brazilian rosewood board and trapezoid inlays.
Electronics: The pots and switch appear to be original with one visible 1965 code. The pickups and and wires have all been replaced. The pickups are Gibson patent number embossed mini humbuckers with chrome covers. They are not original to the guitar.
Pickup Measurements: neck 6.2k ohms bridge 6.1k ohms
Hardware: All of the hardware has been replaced. The vibrola is an era correct part but also not original to the guitar.
Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The guitar has been full refinished. -There is a repaired headstock break under the refin. A very faint line can be seen through the finish. The repair is stable. -When the guitar was refinished the neck was reshaped slightly so it is thinner than usual, particularly toward the headstock. -The neck binding has been replaced. -All of the hardware has been replaced. -The pickups have been replaced and the guitar has been rewired with its original pots. -At some point it was converted to a stop tail so there are two tailpiece studs visible under the vibrola.
Case Details: Hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear for its age. The finish is glossy with light dents and scratches throughout. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 255457
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide with medium height and minimal play wear. -The serial number dates to 1965.
Trade
- 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: | The guitar has been fully refinished. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Mahogany body with mahogany neck through body construction. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | medium/slim "C" |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st- .72" 12th- .90" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" to 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | One piece mahogany neck through body with bound Brazilian rosewood board and trapezoid inlays. |
| Electronics: | The pots and switch appear to be original with one visible 1965 code. The pickups and and wires have all been replaced. The pickups are Gibson patent number embossed mini humbuckers with chrome covers. They are not original to the guitar. |
| Pickup Measurements: | neck 6.2k ohms bridge 6.1k ohms |
| Hardware: | All of the hardware has been replaced. The vibrola is an era correct part but also not original to the guitar. |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The guitar has been full refinished. -There is a repaired headstock break under the refin. A very faint line can be seen through the finish. The repair is stable. -When the guitar was refinished the neck was reshaped slightly so it is thinner than usual, particularly toward the headstock. -The neck binding has been replaced. -All of the hardware has been replaced. -The pickups have been replaced and the guitar has been rewired with its original pots. -At some point it was converted to a stop tail so there are two tailpiece studs visible under the vibrola. |
| Case Details: | Hard shell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has light play wear for its age. The finish is glossy with light dents and scratches throughout. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age. |
| Serial Number: | 255457 |
| Tech Notes: | -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide with medium height and minimal play wear. -The serial number dates to 1965. |