Up for sale, a 1997 Gibson Firebird V in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. This Firebird V was ordered by Gibson’s Japanese distributor Yamano; Gibson’s USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered to be among their absolute best, featuring the highest quality woods picked for Gibson’s discerning Japanese audience. This Firebird also includes the uncommon “Premium Quality For Japan” Gibson/Yamano hangtag.

Featuring nine-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through construction, the instrument's warmth and natural sustain translates faithfully through the 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 1oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany/walnut (nine-ply)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .825” 1st fret, .905” 12th
-Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid flared trapezoid inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4“
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Banjo
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to ‘97

Body Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany/Walnut
-Pickups: Firebird mini humbucker x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Gibson Alpha pots
-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, stopbar, pickup surrounds (chrome-plated)
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard with Firebird graphic, reflector cap knobs

The gloss Vintage Sunburst finish exhibits a bit of pick scuffing on top, a few minor dings along the lower bout perimeter, and a few faint finish scratches on the back well shy of “buckle rash.”. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original brown Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.