Gibson Custom 1965 Firebird VII Review

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Overall Rating 4.8

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Features 4.85

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 4.75

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  • Body Shape: Firebird  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Neck-thru  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Nitrocellulose  
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  • Binding: White  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: ES  
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  • Neck Joint: Neck-through  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Pearl Blocks  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Bridge: ABR-1  
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  • Bridge: Vibrato  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 3  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Middle Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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Gibson Custom's 1965 Firebird VII is well worth your time and money, because it will give you great playing experience. It's both comfortable to play, and sounds great. You should have no doubts that this guitar will perform great 'cause it will. A job well done.

Guitar features are a very important aspect to evaluate when buying a new instrument, and that is just what Gibson Custom's 1965 Firebird VII has to offer: excellent features with a matching price. Top grades for 1965 Firebird VII depict what most musicians feel about this instrument's features; therefore you should feel confident about its value. A job well done by Gibson Custom!

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Gibson Custom surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. 1965 Firebird VII stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

If you're willing to believe your fellow musicians, then you should trust that Gibson Custom's 1965 Firebird VII is one highly reliable guitar, that will perform well both in studio and on stage. It is durable as well, given the fact that you take the usual care of your instrument. 1965 Firebird VII is really a great choice if reliability/durability is one of your concerns.