Gibson
1963 Firebird V Reissue, VOS, Vintage Sunburst
ElectricFirebirdUS
No ratings yet$6,499
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 Firebird V became an instant classic. 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.
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Classic RockBlues RockRock
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews75
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
65
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Layered Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Firebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico V |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Fretboard 1-ply Cream |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | Firebird |
| Body Styles | Firebird |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Firebird Alnico V |
| Case | Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Neck-Through Construction |
| Model | FB5VOVSNM1 |
| Neck pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 60s SlimTaper C |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Deluxe Banjo Tuners |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $6,499 |
