For Sale: 1996 Gibson Firebird V – Vintage Sunburst | ABR-1 | OHSC

Up for sale is a 1996 Gibson Firebird V in classic Vintage Sunburst, complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case.

This ’90s Firebird features the distinctive reverse-body design, a Slim ’60s neck profile, rosewood fingerboard, original Gibson Firebird mini humbuckers, and a factory ABR-1 bridge.

The guitar is 100% original and remains a great-playing example of Gibson’s unmistakable Firebird design.

Condition

Excellent – 9/10

This guitar shows scratches and dings throughout from normal use.

Everything on the guitar remains 100% original, with no cracks, repairs, or structural issues.

The neck is straight and stable, and the original frets remain in excellent condition with no noticeable wear. It has been professionally inspected and set up and plays cleanly across the fingerboard with comfortable action and no buzzing or dead spots.

The original Gibson hard-shell case is included and remains in great condition.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Firebird V

• Year: 1996

• Finish: Vintage Sunburst

• Serial Number: 90886722

• Neck Profile: Slim ’60s

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Nut Width: 1.68"

• Neck Depth: .83" at 1st Fret / .89" at 12th Fret

• Pickups: Original Gibson Firebird Mini Humbuckers

• Bridge: Factory ABR-1

• Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz

• Originality: 100% Original

• Case: Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case

’90s Firebird V

This 1996 example combines the unmistakable reverse Firebird styling with a particularly slim neck profile and factory ABR-1 bridge.

The measured .83" to .89" neck depth gives it a fast, consistent feel from the lower register through the upper frets, making it an especially comfortable choice for players who prefer a thinner Gibson neck.

Original Firebird Mini Humbuckers

The original Gibson Firebird mini humbuckers deliver the focused, articulate character that sets the Firebird apart from Gibson’s more traditional humbucker-equipped models.

They offer plenty of clarity and bite while retaining enough fullness and output for rock, blues, and a wide range of other styles.

Vintage Sunburst

The classic Vintage Sunburst finish is a natural fit for the Firebird’s dramatic reverse-body design and gives this nearly three-decade-old example an unmistakably traditional Gibson appearance.

Combined with its original hardware and electronics, it retains the authentic look and character of a mid-1990s Firebird V.

Transparency & Photos

The photos show the exact instrument you will receive—no stock photos.

Close-up images taken under direct lighting are included at the end of the photo set to clearly document the scratches, dings, and other cosmetic wear.

Many of our customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 20 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide.

• Professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier

• Honest, accurate condition descriptions

• Real photos of the actual instrument—never stock images

• Thousands of guitars and basses shipped worldwide

• Professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation

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