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Gibson 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Light Aged, Cardinal Red
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1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Light Aged, Cardinal Red

ElectricFirebirdUS
No ratings yet$8,799

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 Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

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Score

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75
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
65

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Specifications

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Specifications for 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Light Aged, Cardinal Red
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body woodLayered Mahogany
Neck wood9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
FretboardIndian Rosewood
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
PickupsFirebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico 5
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFirebird
Body StylesFirebird
BridgeABR-1
Bridge pickupFirebird Alnico 5
CaseCustom Shop Hardshell
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
JointNeck-Through Construction
ModelFB5LACRNM1
Neck pickupFirebird Alnico 5
NutNylon
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
Pickup CoversNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileMedium C
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass
Strap ButtonsAluminum
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCream
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola
Truss rod2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverBlack 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersDeluxe Banjo Tuners
Weight ReliefNone
Street price$8,799

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Gibson 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Light Aged, Cardinal Red — photo 8

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