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Gibson Limited Edition Firebird V Medallion Sunburst 1972

Gibson Limited Edition Firebird V Medallion Sunburst 1972

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Serial Number: 72881

Weight: 8lbs 7oz

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Description

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: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.76" 12th - 0.95"
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker mini-humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The pot codes date to 1971.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.7 kΩ, bridge - 7.6 kΩ
Hardware: The nut has been replaced and non-original plastic pickup rings have been installed. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 8lbs 7oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been refretted. -The nut has been replaced. -Non-original plastic pickup rings have been installed. -The pickup cavities have previously been routed out to accommodate humbuckers, but the original mini humbuckers have been reinstalled.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratching and some small dings. Some clear coat has chipped away near the jack. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 72881
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and tall with minimal play wear.
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SKU: U6959206001

Description

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: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.76" 12th - 0.95"
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two patent number sticker mini-humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, two volume pots, and two tone pots. The pot codes date to 1971.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.7 kΩ, bridge - 7.6 kΩ
Hardware: The nut has been replaced and non-original plastic pickup rings have been installed. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 8lbs 7oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been refretted. -The nut has been replaced. -Non-original plastic pickup rings have been installed. -The pickup cavities have previously been routed out to accommodate humbuckers, but the original mini humbuckers have been reinstalled.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson guitar is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light surface scratching and some small dings. Some clear coat has chipped away near the jack. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 72881
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and tall with minimal play wear.