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 Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specification:
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Type: Solid body
- Body Shape: 1963 Firebird V
- Body Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Light Aged
- Color: Cardinal Red
- Neck Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut
- Neck Shape: Authentic '63 Medium C
- Neck Joint: Neck-through
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Aged Cellulose Niitrate Trapezoids
- Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Maestro Vibrola Tailpiece
- 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 Light Aging re-creates the dings, checking, and patina of decades of casual wear
- 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
