Gibson.com: Firebird V 2015

Classic simplicity with power

$899

Second P-90 and improved neck joint

$1,099

Most affordable carved top LP

$1,149

Bold aesthetics with coil tap

$1,229

Slim back with scarf comfort

$2,099

Most affordable full sized LP

$2,279

New design mini humbuckers

$2,379-2,529

No weight relief

$2,879

Compound radius fingerboard

$3,759

Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015

Abalone and quilt

$4,999

Les Paul Supreme 2015

The Best of Everything

Compound radius fingerboard

$1,879

Artist specifications

$2,399

Short scale neck

$1,679

Full contact bridge/Updated electronics

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Firebird V 2015

Unparalleled sustain

Vanguards of
Innovation

$2,099

Clear Mini–Humbucker tones, with super sustain from legendary Firebird "neck–through" construction.

Zero Fret Adjustable Nut (patent applied for) The patent applied for Zero Fret Adjustable Nut increases sustain, promotes accurate intonation, and improves action by offering a wide, range of nut adjustments. Slide guitarists can raise and lower action easily.

Upgraded Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Titanium Saddles An Allen wrench-compatible thumbscrew easily adjusts the bridge height, and specially notched titanium saddles match each string so notes ring more clearly and sustain longer.

Wider Neck and Fingerboard A wider neck and fingerboard increase playing comfort for hammer-ons, pull-offs, and bends, yet the same string spacing retains a familiar, consistent feel.

Comprehensive Wood Selection Gibson USA matches the rarest and finest woods to every guitar based on the quality of the match, consistency of the figure, intensity of the figure, clarity, and wave.

Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard The increased mass of a thicker, one-piece rosewood fingerboard extends sustain.

Pearl Inlays Genuine pearl inlays enhance the guitar's appearance and increase its value.

Smoother Sanded, Buffed and Oiled Fingerboard A new, unique oil-treated buffing process upgrades the fingerboard to a silkier feel.

Comprehensive Setup A new comprehensive setup and PLEK program combined with a lower fret height on every Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitar provides a silky smooth feel, accurate intonation, and easy bending.

Improved Output Jack The re-designed jack houses a more secure, multipoint connection for better signal transfer and holds cables more firmly in place.

Heavier Gauge Wire All Gibson USA guitars now use thicker, stranded wire that provides more surface area for making strong internal connections.

New and Improved Hardshell Case The new and improved hardshell case for 2015 upgrades the look and strength. Made to withstand an up to 15-foot drop (up to four times more resistant to drops than other cases), the tough, ergonomic, molded exterior and cushioned interior provide maximum protection as well as insulation from temperature and humidity extremes.

New and Improved in 2015

Zero Fret Adjustable Nut (patent applied for): Added action adjustment
Upgraded Tune–o–matic bridge with titanium saddles: Ease of height adjustment and sustain
Wider neck and fingerboard: Increased playing area with same string spacing
Comprehensive wood selection and grading: Rarest and finest materials for best instruments
Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard: Increased mass for sustain
Pearl Inlays: Better appearance and value
Smoother sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard: Improved playability and feel
Comprehensive Setup (Lower Frets, Improved Plek, Intonation): Silky smooth action and bending, improved intonation
Improved contact output jack: Secure contact and uninterrupted signal
More robust cables: Stronger signal strength
New & Improved Hardshell Case: Improved protection (up to 15 foot drop), sleek, ergonomic, made in USA

Body

Body
Wood Species:	Mahogany
Pieces:	multi matched
Grade:	Ultra low
Binding:	None

Weight
Average Weight (body only):	1.28 kg / 2.82 lbs

Materials Used
Glue:	Franklin Titebond 50

Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:	A Solid mahogany body has the most sustain

Body Contour
Carve:	Flat

Wood Selection Scale

Body Grade:

Density: Grain:

High Density/High Grain Variations specifies the densest wood for a bright tone with prominent grain variations. Models featuring

Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

LPM 2015 The Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature four different backs, from ultra-low density with light weight and clear grain to high-density wood with strong grain variations. High Variations

Medium Density/Medium Grain Variations specifies moderately dense wood for a balance of comfort and tone, with medium grain variations. Models featuring

SG Special 2015 The Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature four different backs, from ultra-low density with light weight and clear grain to high-density wood with strong grain variations. Medium Medium

Low Density/Slight Grain Variations specifies light wood for a balance of comfort and tone, with slight grain variations. Models featuring

Midtown Standard The Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature four different backs, from ultra-low density with light weight and clear grain to high-density wood with strong grain variations. Low Slight

Ultra-Low Density/Clear specifies the lightest wood for comfort, and offers a naturally uniform grain pattern. Models featuring

Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015

Firebird V 2015 The Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature four different backs, from ultra-low density with light weight and clear grain to high-density wood with strong grain variations. Ultra Low Clear

Body Contour

Carve:

Flat the minimalist, straight forward body style translated into a more affordable guitar design Models featuring

Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

SG Special 2015

Firebird V 2015

Midtown Standard The four body types available on Gibson USA's 2015 Model Year guitars range from flat to enhanced carve. Flat

Slight Carve adds a subtle curve that accents the guitar's shape. Models featuring

Les Paul Studio 2015 The four body types available on Gibson USA's 2015 Model Year guitars range from flat to enhanced carve. Slight

Classic Carve provides moderate carving that emphasizes the guitar's shape and grain. Models featuring

Les Paul Supreme 2015 The four body types available on Gibson USA's 2015 Model Year guitars range from flat to enhanced carve. Classic

Enhanced Carve delivers the maximum amount of carving, highlighting the grain patterns and increasing the visual impact. Models featuring

Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015 The four body types available on Gibson USA's 2015 Model Year guitars range from flat to enhanced carve. Enhanced

Neck

Neck
Wood Species:	Mahogany/Walnut neck thru
Pieces:	9 ply multi laminate

Details
Truss Rod:	Firebird
Profile:	Slim Taper™
Thickness at Fret 1:	20.32 mm / .800"
Thickness at Fret 12:	21.59 mm / .850"
Other Materials:	Franklin Titebond 50
Average Weight:	1.54 kg / 3.4 lb

Peg Head
Type:	Firebird
Inlay:
Peg Head Binding:
Logo:
Silkscreen:
Headstock Angle:	14 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect:	The mahogany/walnut neck through construction provide maximum sustain and strength.

Neck Fit
Joint Angle:	3.5 degrees
Joint Angle Tolerance:	0 deg 0 min 15 sec
Type:	Neck through break angle
Gauges Used:	Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge

Nut
Style:	Zero Fret Nut
Material:	Cryogenically treated Brass
Width:	4.5993 cm / 1.795"
Slots:	E: 1.4732 mm / 0.058 inches A: 1.2192 mm / 0.048 inches D: 0.9652 mm / 0.038 inches G: 0.7112 mm / 0.028 inches B: 0.4826 mm / 0.019 inches e: 0.3556 mm / 0.014 inches

Fingerboard
Wood Species:	Rosewood
Pieces:	1
Shade:	Dark

Fingerboard Details
Radius:	30.48 cm / 12"
Frets:	22
Nut/End of Board:	4.5993 cm / 1.795" @ nut, 5.9944 cm / 2.360" @ end of board
Scale:	62.865 cm / 24.75"
Binding:	Cream
Side Dots (Color):	Black

Fingerboard Inlays
Style:	Trapezoid
Material:	Mother of Pearl
Dimensions:	From 16.51 mm x 29.718 mm / 0.66" x 1.17 " to 6.096 mm x 39.624 mm / 0.24" x 1.56"
Average Weight:	117.93 gm / 4.16 oz

Wood Selection Scale

Fingerboard:

Shade: Grain:

Fingerboard — Light Light shade rosewood with some grain variations. Models featuring

Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

SG Special 2015 All Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature high-quality rosewood with different looks ranging from dark to light. Light Variations

Fingerboard — Medium Medium shade rosewood with slight grain variations Models featuring

Midtown Standard All Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature high-quality rosewood with different looks ranging from dark to light. Medium Slight Variations

Fingerboard — Dark Dark rosewood with a uniform grain pattern. Models featuring

Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015

Firebird V 2015 All Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature high-quality rosewood with different looks ranging from dark to light. Dark Uniform

Neck Profile

Slim Taper

Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ 1st Fret SlimTaper™'s slimmer neck taper promotes faster playing Models featuring

Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

SG Special 2015

Firebird V 2015

Midtown Standard Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret

Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ 12th Fret SlimTaper™'s slimmer neck taper promotes faster playing. Models featuring

Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry

SG Special 2015

Firebird V 2015

Midtown Standard Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 12th Fret

Slim Taper Asym

Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical 1st Fret SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical's design provides a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back Models featuring

Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret

Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical 12th Fret SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical's design provides a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back. Models featuring

Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 12th Fret

Rounded

Neck Profile — Rounded 1st Fret Rounded's traditional look and substantial feel. Models featuring

Thunderbird Bass 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret

Neck Profile — Rounded 12th Fret Rounded's traditional look and substantial feel. Models featuring

Thunderbird Bass 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 12th Fret

Rounded Asym

Neck Profile — Rounded Asymmetrical 1st Fret Rounded Asymmetrical increases sustain and adds a twist to standard rounded necks by providing a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back. Models featuring

Les Paul Supreme 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret

Neck Profile — Rounded Asymmetrical 12th Fret Rounded Asymmetrical increases sustain and adds a twist to standard rounded necks by providing a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back. Models featuring