Up for sale, a 1997 Gibson Firebird V in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through construction, the instrument’s warmth and natural sustain translates faithfully through a pair of Gibson’s hot Firebird pickups. The tone is rich and full, with plenty of midrange content and an aggressive treble bite. This Firebird V weighs 8lbs 4oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany/Walnut
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .845” 1st fret, .855” 12th.
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid trapezoid inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled and crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4“
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Banjo tuners
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp on peghead dates to ‘97
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany/Walnut
-Pickups: Firebird mini humbuckers, Patent # baseplates
-Harness: Gibson-stamped Alpha pots
-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)
-Plastics: Black reflector cap knobs, three-ply pickguard
The Vintage Sunburst nitro lacquer gloss finish exhibits buckle rash central to the back and some dings and finish scratches on the body as a whole, primarily concentrated along the lower bout perimeter and on the back. The neck profile retains its smooth nitro gloss, with a small area of touch-up on the bass-side shoulder at the 13th fret.
The original brown tolex hardshell case with pink plush interior is included.