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. 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

BODY

Body Styles : Firebird
Body Shape : Designer
Body Material : Layered Mahogany
Binding : Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
Body Finish : Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief : None

NECK

Profile : Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile
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
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 w/ Silver Inserts
Switch Tip : Cream
Control Covers : Black
Strap Buttons : Aluminum
Pickup Covers : Nickel

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup : Firebird Alnico V
Bridge Pickup : Firebird Alnico V
Controls : 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector : 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack : Switchcraft

MISCELLANEOUS

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