Gibson Custom Shop 1963 Firebird V w/ Maestro Vibrola Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Pelham Blue w/case
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 Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Detailed Specifications
Weight: 8lb 10oz
Body
Body Material
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Neck
Material
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Profile
Authentic ’63 Medium C-Shape
Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Frets
Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Inlays
Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint
Neck-Through Construction
Hardware
Finish
Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Saddle Material
Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece
Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines
Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Pickguard
3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
TrussRod
2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Control Knobs
Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Electronics
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
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity
