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.
Specifications:
Brand Gibson Murphy Lab
Model Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V
Finish Color Antique Frost Blue
Finish Type Heavy Aged
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight 9.06 lbs.
Body Wood Layered Mahogany without Weight Relief
Neck Wood 9-ply Mahogany and Walnut
Neck Joint Neck-Through Construction
Neck Shape Medium C
Neck Dimensions .820 1st - .990 12th
Fingerboard Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Frets 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75"
Width at Nut 1.687"
Pickups 2 Firebird Alnico 5 Mini-Humbuckers
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Hardware Murphy Lab Light Aged Nickel
Bridge ABR-1
Tailpiece Maestro Vibrola
Saddle Material Nickel-Plated Brass
Tuners Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Pickguard 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
Case Gibson Custom Hardshell
COA Yes