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. Order now!
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 a Maestro Vibrola. It also features Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Gibson CS 1963 Firebird V w/ Maestro Vibrola, Antique Frost Blue, Heavy Aged Specifications
- Bpdy Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
- Neck Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
- Neck Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Frets: 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
- Hardware Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
- Tuners: Deluxe Banjo Tuners
- Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
- Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
- Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
Brand | Gibson |
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Condition | New |
Gibson CS 1963 Firebird V w/ Maestro Vibrola, Antique Frost Blue, Heavy Aged
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