
1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS
Sparkle, Jangle, and Chime, Refined Gibson Custom is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. 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.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 11 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Firebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico 5 |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | Non-Reverse Firebird |
| Body Styles | Firebird |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Non-Reverse Firebird |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hat with Silver Insert |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500k CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-wired Harness |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Aged Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Nitrocellulose Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond-Inspired Twin Triangle Inlays in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | FBNR12VOAQNH1 |
| Neck pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 |
| Nut | Corian |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft 1/4" |
| Pickguard | 3-ply White Non-Reverse Firebird |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Slider |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper C |
| Strap Buttons | 2 |
| String gauges | .010, 010, .013, .013, .008, .017, .012, .026, .018, .036, .026, .046 |
| Tailpiece | 12-String Claw |
| Truss rod | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black |
| Tuners | Kluson Six on a Side Strip (x2) |
| Street price | $5,999 |





