Fired Up Since '63

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

BODY

Body Styles : Firebird
Body Shape : Designer
Body Material : Layered Mahogany
Binding : Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
Body Finish : Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief : None

NECK

Profile : Medium C
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material : Nylon
Nut Width : 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width : 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays : Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint : Neck-Through Construction

HARDWARE

Finish : Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Bridge : ABR-1
Saddle Material : Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece : Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines : Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Pickguard : 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
Truss Rod : 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover : Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Control Knobs : Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Switch Tip : Cream
Control Covers : Black
Strap Buttons : Aluminum
Pickup Covers : Nickel

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup : Firebird Alnico 5
Bridge Pickup : Firebird Alnico 5
Controls : 2 Volume, 2, Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector : 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack : 1/4" Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case : Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories : Certificate of Authenticity