When Gibson hired famed automotive designer Ray Dietrich to create a radical new solid body guitar, Rock 'n Roll history ensued. With its offset shape, neck-through construction and scorching mini-humbuckers, the '63 Firebird™ V became an instant classic. The Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this exacting replica of a vintage original, which uses authentic contours, dimensions, and construction methods for an incredible ownership and playing experience. It features a Maestro™ Vibrola. It also features Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specifications:
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Body Shape: 1963 Firebird V
- Body Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Heavy Aged
- Color: Antique Frost Blue
- Neck Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut
- Neck Shape: '63 Medium C
- Neck Joint: Neck-through
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
- Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Adjustable Bridge with Maestro Vibrola
- Tuners: Deluxe Banjo
- Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V Humbucker
- Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone
- Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
- Strings: Gibson, .010-.046
Features:
- Crafted with authentic contours, dimensions, and construction methods for a true vintage experience
- Murphy Lab Heavy Aging re-creates the loving look of decades of experience on the road
- Reverse body style stands out even among other Firebirds
- Mahogany/walnut construction delivers detailed tone and long sustain
- Strong 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck
- Authentic '63 Medium "C" neck shape delivers the feel of a '60s original
- Deluxe banjo tuners complete the classic look
- Neck-through construction for great sustain
- 2 mini humbuckers serve up timeless Firebird tone
- Vintage-accurate Maestro Vibrola tailpiece
