Time Travel in Non-Reverse
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.
Specs
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Type
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Solid Body
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Colour
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Vintage Sunburst
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Orientation
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Right Handed
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Number of Strings
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6
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Body Shape
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Designer (Firebird)
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Body Material
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Solid Mahogany
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Body Finish
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Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
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Neck Material
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Solid Mahogany
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Neck Shape
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Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile
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Fretboard Material
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Indian Rosewood
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Number of Frets
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22
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Fretboard Inlays
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Pearloid Dots
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Fretboard Radius
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12″ (304.8mm)
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Nut Material
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Nylon
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Nut Width
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1.687″ (42.85mm)
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Neck Pickups
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Firebird Alnico V
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Bridge Pickups
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Firebird Alnico V
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Controls
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2 X Volume (500K CTS), 2 X Tone (500K CTS); Hand-Wired Harness, 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
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Pickguard
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3-Ply White/Black/White
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Bridge
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ABR-1 Bridge withNickel-plated Brass and Maestro Vibrola Tailpiece
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Strings
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.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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Case/ Bag
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Custom Shop Black with Yellow Lining
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