Gibson Custom Shop 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird 12 String Biscay Aqua VOS NH (366)

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.

Body Style: Firebird
Body Shape: Non-Reverse Firebird
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
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
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
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"
Strings Gauge: .010, 010, .013, .013, .008, .017, .012, .026, .018, .036, .026, .046
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell