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 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : Firebird
Body Shape : Designer
Body Material : Layered Mahogany
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 Light 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 : Black 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, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector : 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack : 1/4" Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case : Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories : Certificate of Authenticity