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 has 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 nicely. Players 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 500K CTS Potentiometers, a hand-wired harness, and Firebird Alnico 5 pickups, this guitar pumps out an assertive midrange bite with beefy lows and sparkling highs. Just plug this beast into an overdriven tube amp, and you'll be amazed at how rich and authentic it sounds.
Complete with trapezoid fingerboard inlays, deluxe banjo tuners, and a Maestro vibrola, this Gibson Custom Shop 1963 Firebird V is the epitome of rock 'n' roll. Whether you're a vetted performer or a savvy collector, this Firebird is a top-notch guitar that is sure to turn heads.
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
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Type: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End of Fretboard Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Neck 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
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Pickup Covers: Nickel
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: FB5ULEMNM1
