 | GIBSON FIREBIRD III (non-reverse)Production of the FIREBIRD III began in 1963 and ended in 1969. For their Les Paul and SG line, Gibson used the terms Junior, Special, Standard and Custom to indicate added features. For the Firebird Gibson used the Roman numerals I, III, V and VII - so the Firebird III was one up from the most basic model - the Firebird I. |
 | GIBSON FIREBIRD V (non-reverse)GIBSON produced the non-reverse body FIREBIRD V between 1965 and 1969. Gibson introduced these "non-reverse" Firebids after failing to achieve commercial success with the original unusual reverse-body 1963 design. Finish colors were sunburst or Gibson custom colors. For their Les Paul and SG line, Gibson used the terms Junior, Special, Standard and Custom to indicate added features. For the Firebird Gibson used the Roman numerals I, III, V and VII to denote the level of luxury and features. |
| No image yet | GIBSON FIREBIRD V-12GIBSON manufactured the FIREBIRD V-12 between 1966 and 1967. Less than 300 were ever made. |
 | GIBSON FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse)GIBSON produced the FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse body) between 1965 and 1969. It was the top of the Firebird range, with deluxe Vibrola tailpiece and gold hardware. |
Specifications:
| Model | Image | Finish effects | Number of strings | Scale length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON FIREBIRD III (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 |  | sunburst finish | 6 strings | 24.75 inches scale-length |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 |  | sunburst finish | 6 strings | 24.75 inches scale-length |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V-12 1966 to 1967 | No image yet | sunburst finish | 12 strings | - |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 |  | sunburst finish | 6 strings | - |
| Model | Body material | Body shape features | Body style | Pickguard material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON FIREBIRD III (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | mahogany body | asymmetrical body | Firebird style body, hourglass style | white pickguard |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | mahogany body | asymmetrical body | Firebird style body, hourglass style | white pickguard |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V-12 1966 to 1967 | mahogany body | asymmetrical body | hourglass style | white pickguard |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | mahogany body | asymmetrical body | Firebird style body | white pickguard |
| Model | Bridge | Hardware color | Tailpiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON FIREBIRD III (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | tune-o-matic bridge | nickel hardware | Gibson Vibrola tailpiece |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | tune-o-matic bridge | chrome hardware | Gibson Vibrola tailpiece |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V-12 1966 to 1967 | tune-o-matic bridge | chrome hardware | stop tailpiece |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | tremolo bridge, tune-o-matic bridge | gold hardware | - |
| Model | Fingerboard position markers | Fingerboard material | Fingerboard inlay material |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON FIREBIRD III (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | dot fingerboard position markers | - | - |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | dot fingerboard position markers | rosewood fingerboard | - |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V-12 1966 to 1967 | dot fingerboard position markers | rosewood fingerboard | pearl fingerboard inlay material |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | dot fingerboard position markers | rosewood fingerboard | pearl fingerboard inlay material |
| Model | Headstock inlays or logos | Neck joint | Neck material | Number of frets | Tuner layout | Peghead (headstock) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON FIREBIRD III (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | pearl headstock inlay/logo | set neck | mahogany neck | 22 fret | six-in-a-row tuners | - |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | pearl headstock inlay/logo | neck through body | mahogany neck | 22 fret | six-in-a-row tuners | reverse headstock |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V-12 1966 to 1967 | - | - | mahogany neck | 22 fret | six-per-side tuners | - |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | pearl headstock inlay/logo | set neck | mahogany neck | 22 fret | six-in-a-row tuners | reverse headstock |
| Model | Pickup selector controls | Tone controls | Volume controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON FIREBIRD III (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | 3-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 2 volume controls |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | 3-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 2 volume controls |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V-12 1966 to 1967 | 3-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 2 volume controls |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | 3-way selector switch | 2 tone controls | 2 volume controls |
| Model | Pickups brand and model | Pickups configuration |
|---|---|---|
| GIBSON FIREBIRD III (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | Gibson P-90 pickup(s) | 3 single coil pickups |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | - | 2 humbucker pickups |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD V-12 1966 to 1967 | Gibson P-90 pickup(s) | 2 single coil pickups |
| GIBSON FIREBIRD VII (non-reverse) 1965 to 1969 | - | 3 humbucker pickups |
