Gibson Custom Shop 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola – Vintage Sunburst VOS

Guitar is in excellent condition and comes with original hard shell case and contents including COA. Please let us know if you have any questions.

A distinctive piece of Gibson history, the Custom Shop 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V captures the unmistakable styling, feel, and character of one of Gibson's most iconic mid-1960s designs. Finished in a beautiful Vintage Sunburst with Gibson's Vintage Original Spec (VOS) treatment, this historic reissue combines vintage-inspired craftsmanship with the unmistakable voice of a Firebird.

Introduced in 1965, the Non-Reverse Firebird marked a significant departure from the original reverse-body design, featuring a redesigned offset mahogany body and traditional set-neck construction. Gibson Custom Shop faithfully recreates these defining characteristics, pairing a solid one-piece mahogany body with a comfortable '65 Slim C neck profile and Indian rosewood fingerboard.

A pair of Gibson Firebird Alnico V pickups delivers the distinctive clarity, bite, and articulation that make these guitars so special. From warm, expressive cleans to aggressive, cutting overdriven tones, the Firebird offers a unique voice that stands apart from traditional full-sized humbuckers. The ABR-1 bridge and classic Maestro Vibrola complete the vintage-inspired design, providing expressive vibrato and unmistakable '60s styling.

With its elegant Vintage Sunburst finish, lightly aged VOS hardware, and meticulous Custom Shop construction, this 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V is an exceptional recreation of a distinctive chapter in Gibson's history.

Key Specifications

• Body: One-piece solid mahogany, Non-Reverse Firebird design

• Neck: Solid mahogany, set-neck construction with hide-glue fit

• Neck Profile: Authentic 1965 Slim C

• Fingerboard: Indian rosewood, 12" radius

• Frets: 22 authentic medium-jumbo

• Inlays: Pearloid dots

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Nut: Nylon, 1.687" width

• Pickups: Dual Gibson Firebird Alnico V

• Controls: Two volume, two tone, 3-way pickup selector

• Electronics: Hand-wired harness with CTS 500K potentiometers and Switchcraft components

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-o-matic

• Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola

• Hardware: Nickel

• Finish: Vintage Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer, VOS (Vintage Original Spec)

• Pickguard: Three-ply white/black/white

• Tuners: Vintage-style

A remarkable combination of historic styling, versatile tone, and Gibson Custom Shop craftsmanship, the 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V is an instrument that feels every bit as distinctive as it looks.