
1963 Firebird V 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 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.
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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 5 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Fretboard 1-ply Cream |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Firebird |
| Body Styles | Firebird |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 |
| Case | Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2, Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Neck-Through Construction |
| Model | FB5HAAFBNM1 |
| Neck pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | Medium 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 | $9,799 |






