Description
In 1963, Gibson hired famed automotive designer Ray Dietrich to create a radical new solid-body guitar: the Firebird, a striking axe with a thick, punchy tone and an eye-catching design. This Custom Shop 1963 Firebird V is a faithful replica of those first-year guitars, and it's great for vintage Gibson fans seeking a top-notch rock 'n' roll machine.
Starting with a layered mahogany body, the 1963 Firebird V produces a rich sound with deep lows and biting mids. Its neck-through construction gives it plenty of sustain, and its Medium "C" shaped neck fills the hand comfortably. Guitarists will also love its sleek Indian rosewood fingerboard and 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo frets that play exceptionally well. And thanks to its Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, this beauty is nearly indistinguishable from a real golden-era Gibson.
The electronics in this Firebird have been vintage-spec'd to deliver dead-on '63 Firebird tones. Equipped with Firebird Alnico 5 humbuckers, 500K CTS Potentiometers, and a hand-wired harness, this guitar pumps out an assertive midrange bite with beefy lows and sparkling highs. Just plug it into an old-school tube amp, crank the volume to 11, and you'll be amazed at how rich and authentic it sounds.
Complete with trapezoid fingerboard inlays, deluxe banjo tuners, a Maestro vibrola, and a Pelham Blue finish, this Gibson Custom Shop 1963 Firebird V is the epitome of rock 'n' roll. Whether you're an experienced musician or a savvy collector, this Firebird is a top-notch guitar that's sure to impress with its killer '60s vibe.
Specs
Body Style: 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: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Switch Tip: Cream
Control Covers: Black
Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
SKU: FB5ULPBNM1
