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. 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.
Specifications:
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Type: Solid body
- Body Shape: Firebird V
- Body Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer with Vintage Patina
- Color: Vintage Sunburst
- 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 Nitrate Trapezoid
- Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Vibrolo Tailpiece
- Tuners: Deluxe Banjo Tuners
- 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
- Reverse body style stands out even among other Firebirds
- Mahogany 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
