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.
Specifications
Body
- Construction: Solid Body
- Body Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- Orientation: Right Handed
Neck
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Profile: Authentic '65 Slim C-Shape
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Inlay: Pearloid Dot
- Fret Size: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Scale Length: 24.75" (629mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
- Knobs: Gold Top Hats w/Silver Inserts
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
Electronics
- Configuration: HH
- Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
- Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
- Controls: 3-way Switchcraft Selector, 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
Miscellaneous
- Case: Custom Shop Black with Yellow Lining
- Supplied Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
