Gibson Tribal V Review

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Overall Rating 4.35

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Features 4.85

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Quality 2

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Reliability / Value 4

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Gibson Tribal V Specs

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  • Body Shape: V  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Neck Shape: Standard  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Acrylic Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.69''  
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  • String Nut: Graphite  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Tremolo  
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  • Hardware: Black  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge 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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  • Neck Pickup 496R Bridge Pickup 500T

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Tribal V is a guitar made by Gibson and it performs really well in its price range. Well graded by most musicians, Tribal V seems to be a good choice. It will not let you down, and it's up to you to investigate further and see if it will inspire you in your playing.

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

Gibson did a good job. Tribal V is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect Tribal V to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Gibson did a really good job with Tribal V guitar.

Playing live, Tribal V will perform well and will not let you down. It is fairly reliable instrument both in studio and on stage, and will be a long term companion, as it is built to last. Gibson has made a solid instrument that you will be happy with, and can depend on right from the start. Needs no backup as it has proven to be built really well.