Description

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. 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.
Details
Body & Neck: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Construction
Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Profile: Authentic ’63 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75″
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12″
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687″
End of Board Width: 2.24″
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Hardware Finish: Nickel
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
TrussRod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
Switch Tip: Cream
Control Covers: Black
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity