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Gibson 1965 Non-reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue Electric Guitar - Aqua Mist

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Original price $5,999.00 - Original price $5,999.00
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Sparkle, Jangle, and Chime, Refined - The Gibson 1965 Non-reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue Electric Guitar in Aqua Mist

The 12-string electric guitar has been a mainstay of popular music since the mid-1960s when its unmistakable jangle was embraced by bands such as The Beatles and The Byrds. Gibson’s iconic EDS-1275 has starred on many classic recordings and concert stages the world over, but for those who prefer to play a 12-string electric guitar without a six-string attached to it, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue. This recreation of the highly collectible model from 1965 remains faithful to the guitar that inspired it, with one key improvement – a full 1 11/16” neck width instead of the narrower neck found on the original. We also returned to the classic 1959 Oldsmobile color chart that has been the source of some of the historic Gibson custom colors for the beautiful Aqua Mist VOS finish. Equipped with a pair of Firebird pickups with Alnico 5 magnets, it delivers all the sparkle and chime you need in a well-balanced, highly playable, vintage-inspired electric 12-string.


SPECIFICATIONS

Body

  • Body Style: Firebird
  • Body Shape: Non-Reverse Firebird
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck

  • Profile: Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile
  • Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fret Count: 22
  • Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Corian
  • Nut Width: 42.86 mm / 1.687 in
  • End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
  • Inlays: Nitrocellulose Dot
  • Joint: Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

  • Finish: Aged Nickel
  • Bridge: ABR-1
  • Tailpiece: 12-String Claw
  • Tuning Machines: Kluson Six on a Side Strip (x2)
  • Pickguard: 3-ply White Non-Reverse Firebird
  • Truss Rod: Standard
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black
  • Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat with Silver Insert
  • Control Covers: Non-Reverse Firebird
  • Strap Buttons: 2

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
  • Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500k CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-wired Harness
  • Pickup Selector: 3-way Slider
  • Output Jack: Switchcraft 1/4"

Miscellaneous

  • Strings Gauge: .010, 010, .013, .013, .008, .017, .012, .026, .018, .036, .026, .046
  • Case: Custom Shop Hardshell


Manufacturer: Gibson
Model: FBNR12VOAQNH1
SKU: I760050-N-1-WHXD
UPC: 711106149684


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