2017 Gibson Firebird V - Pelham Blue w/ Added Maestro Vibrola & Upgrades

Condition & Core Details

• Condition: Very Good (Plays perfectly; 100% structurally sound with minor cosmetic finish checking near the nut)

• Year: 2017

• Make: Gibson

• Model: Firebird V

• Finish: Pelham Blue

• Weight: 9.0 lbs

Up for sale is a stunning 2017 Gibson Firebird V in a beautiful Pelham Blue finish. This particular bird has been tastefully upgraded to capture the iconic look and feel of the mid-60s reverse-body classics.

The most notable addition is the Maestro Tremolo (Vibrola) system, which not only provides that smooth, subtle pitch modulation but also adds the visual weight and sustain characteristic of the highest-trim vintage models. To complete the vintage aesthetic, the original knobs have been swapped for Gold Reflectors with position markers (aka "thumb bleeders"), giving it a refined, "Custom Shop" look that pops against the Pelham Blue.

Cosmetic & Playability Note

Please note that there is some minor cosmetic finish checking/cracking in the nitrocellulose lacquer on both sides of the neck near the nut area (clearly documented in the close-up photos).

This is strictly confined to the thin topcoat layer of the finish. The guitar is 100% structurally rock-solid, the neck joint has absolutely no wood separation or structural issues, and the instrument tunes up, holds pitch, and plays beautifully exactly as it should.

Key Specs & Features

• Body & Neck: Classic mahogany/walnut neck-through construction for incredible sustain and stability.

• Neck Profile: SlimTaper profile that is fast, comfortable, and consistent across the board.

• Pickups: Original Gibson 495R and 495T Mini-Humbuckers—these provide that signature Firebird bite that sits perfectly between a single-coil and a full-sized humbucker.

• Hardware: Added Maestro Vibrola tailpiece and Gold Reflector knobs; original Grover tuners provide rock-solid tuning.

• Case: Includes a non-original hardshell case offering excellent plush protection.

This is a "best of both worlds" Firebird—modern 2017 build quality and playability with the timeless aesthetic of a '63 or '64 reverse-body. Ready for the stage or the studio.