1964 Gibson Firebird V Sunburst, Excellent, Original Hard, Call For Price!

Gibson’s Firebird models mix their traditional design sense with just the right amount of modernism. Part Explorer, part Les Paul, yet still completely unique, the reverse body Firebird features neck-through construction and the curves of a classic muscle car. The Firebird V model is the ideal blend of fancy appointments (check out those Les Paul trapezoid inlays) and functional electronics, made famous on stage by Johnny Winter.

With just a few hundred made, the reverse Firebird V is a rare guitar. It’s rarer still to find an unbroken and unmodified one like this. The previous owner purchased this Firebird V in 1983 at a guitar show and kept it safe at home because it was too nice to take out on the road. A Sunday driver with low mileage. Completely original with no breaks, no repairs and no modifications, even the solder joints have never been touched. All we had to do was set the action and intonation, no repairs were needed. We did not even clean the guitar, preferring to leave the original patina.

With two patent number mini-humbuckers and the familiar two volume, two tone control layout, you will be right at home the first time you pick it up. The tone is full and aggressive, and extremely rewarding to play. The 1 11/16″ nut width and “just right” medium neck profile are why 1964 Gibsons remain popular to this day. The nickel hardware has oxidized to a pleasing dull color, including the Gibson engraved Lyre tailpiece and Kluson banjo tuners. The Firebird logo on the pickguard is mostly worn away, and one screw is missing on the back cover plate. Nothing that will prevent you from savoring one of the Gibson’s finest solidbody guitars.