1963 Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged Antique Frost Blue
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 Firebirdâ„¢ 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 Maestroâ„¢ 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.
Body Style
Firebird
Body Shape
Designer
Body Material
Layered Mahogany
Binding
Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
Body Finish
Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief
None
Profile
Medium C
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
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
Finish
Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy 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, CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity