This is the EB-0 in the custom color Cardinal Red. It features a wide-nut neck, nickel hardware, and a small control cavity—specifications typical of a 1964 model—though the serial number corresponds to a 1965...
This guitar features a wide-nut neck from 1964 or earlier, a small control cavity, and nickel hardware. While there are signs of age and wear, it is in excellent condition for vintage gear. Pot Date = 1376417 Price:...
The Thunderbird II with a single pickup configuration. Featuring Gibson's first long-scale neck and a model-specific pickup, this bass delivers its signature sound—rich and full yet with a distinct core. Pot Date =...
This is an ES-335TDC with a cherry red finish and small block position markers. Early 1965, a transitional-period ES-335. Featuring a 42mm nut width, a 14-degree headstock angle, a fingerboard of well-grained dark brown...
Most surviving Trini Lopez feature the narrow neck introduced in late 1965 and later, but this rare early production model retains a regular nut measuring approximately 42mm. Furthermore, unusually even within this...
This is a Long Vibrola-equipped SG Standard with an early 1965 serial number, featuring specifications close to the 1964 model. 42mm width neck, nickel hardware, square window numbered PAF pickups specification. The...
This ES-330 is from the transitional period of specification changes, featuring a 14° head angle, the wide nut used prior to the change, and chrome parts. The color is Iced Tea Burst Finish that is newly added . Minor...
This gorgeous 1965 Gibson Firebird I (non-reverse) comes in its rare, original Ember Red finish! This guitar features two screaming P-90 pickups, a short Maestro Vibrola, and a comfortable, Full C neck shape. There is...
This is a Thunderbird II with single Pickup. Thundebird features Gibson's first long scale, and dedicated pickup delivering a sound unique to this model—rich yet focused. While there is some minor wear on the exterior,...
This 1965 Gibson ES-355TDC features ’64 appointments and original mono wiring from the factory! As Gibson’s top-of-the-line ES model, the 355 features block inlays on an ebony fretboard, a tortoiseshell...
This 1965 Gibson Firebird III is a lovely “non-reverse” example, maintaining its bright Inverness Green finish! This guitar is just as green under the guard as it is all over its body, making it a great...
As far as Non-Reverse Firebirds are concerned, it doesn’t get much cooler than this factory 1965 XII in Kerry Green! This is one of Gibson’s rarest custom colors, so seeing it on this twelve-string example...
This 1965 Gibson SG Special in its original Cherry finish features a factory Ebony Block! The majority of Gibsons fitted with an ebony block left the factory in 1962, but we’ve seen factory-installed tailpieces later...
This original 1964 Gibson Thunderbird II in Sunburst once belonged to Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson, and it certainly feels like the caliber of bass that a rock star would use! The Thunderbird was Gibson’s first...
We’re extremely grateful to have this super rare 1965 Gibson Firebird III in its original Frost Blue finish! Towards the end of the original “Reverse” Firebird run, Gibson had several lefty necks left over. Instead of...
We’re overjoyed to have this extremely rare 1965 Gibson Firebird I in its original Heather Poly finish! Of every Gibson Custom Color that was released with the birth of the Firebird, Heather Poly is one of, if not the...
How cool is this original 1965 Gibson ES-345 XII in Sunburst, featuring a factory large crown inlay on the headstock? This is the first ES-345-XII we’ve seen, as they commonly used ES-335 specs with the 12-string...
Look at this stunning 1965 Gibson Firebird VII in its original Polaris White finish and gold hardware! If you haven’t read our blog on both Reverse and Non-Reverse Firebirds, be sure to check that out HERE. This...
How vibey is this 1965 Gibson Firebird III in its original, patina’d Golden Mist Poly finish? This rare custom color is identical to Fender’s Shoreline Gold; however, Gibson used the Oldsmobile name...
This smoky 1965 Gibson Dove comes in its original Natural finish. Compared to earlier examples of the model, most of the specs are the same, with the only real difference being that by 1965, the truss rod cover was...
You can feel the heat looking at this gorgeous 1965 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse in its rare and well-preserved original Ember Red finish! This is just a fun guitar to play, with two balanced P-90 pickups, a short...
This Non-Reverse 1965 Gibson Firebird VII is bright in Sunburst! We’ve just finished a whole blog post detailing NR Firebirds and the subtle changes in their appointments, so make sure to check that out here! This VII...
This 1965 Gibson Melody Maker D in Cherry is a great vintage guitar for a steal of a price! We find that these were and still are very underappreciated for their value. This neck is fast playing and has a great feel,...
Here we have a worn-in 1965 Gibson EB-0 in Cardinal Red! The EB-0 debuted in 1959 with a double-cut, Les Paul-style slab body. In 1961, it was redesigned with an SG body style, along with Gibson’s other solid body...
Have you ever seen mahogany flame quite like this body of this 1965 Gibson Firebird VII in Sunburst?! The wings on this piece have beautifully even flamed running throughout both wings, and we’ve never seen another...
We never get tired of a Custom Color Reverse Firebird, and this beautifully aged 1965 Gibson Firebird III in Cardinal Red is definitely no exception! Towards the end of the run of Reverse Firebirds, Gibson had some...
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