Up for sale, a 1997 Gibson Firebird V in excellent condition and in perfect working order, finished in Classic White and complete with the original hardshell case. Originally sold via Gibson's Japanese distributor Yamano, this Firebird comes with a piece of Japanese paperwork included when sold new. Gibson's distributed via Yamano are considered among their best, with premium tonewoods selected for Japan's discerning audience.

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 7oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Neck through, 5-ply Mahogany/Walnut
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .820” 1st fret, .875” 12th.
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearl trapezoid inlay
-Frets: Medium, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4“
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Banjo tuners
-Serialization: Eight digit stamped serial on back of peghead

Body Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany/Walnut
-Pickups: Firebird mini humbuckers, Patent # baseplates (bridge pickup rewound)
-Harness: Gibson-embossed pots
-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, stopbar
-Plastics: Black reflector cap knobs, three-ply pickguard with Firebird graphic

The Classic White (a modern rebranding of Polaris White) gloss nitro lacquer custom color finish is in excellent shape, with some darkening of the finish adjacent to the banjo tuners, a tiny spot of faint buckle wear at the bass-side waist, and just a few additional minor marks on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.

The original brown tolex hardshell case with pink plush interior is included, along with one piece of Gibson/Yamano paperwork.