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.

Other specifications include:

  • Body Style Firebird
  • Body Shape Designer
  • Body Material Layered Mahogany
  • Binding Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
  • Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
  • Weight Relief None
  • Profile Traditional 1960s SlimTaperâ„¢ C Profile
  • Scale Length 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
  • Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius 304.8 mm / 12 in
  • Neck Material 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
  • Fret Count 22
  • Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material Nylon
  • Nut Width 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
  • End Of Board Width 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
  • Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
  • Joint Neck-Through Construction
  • 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
  • Truss Rod 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
  • Pickup Covers Nickel
  • Neck Pickup Firebird Alnico V
  • Bridge Pickup Firebird Alnico V
  • Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
  • Output Jack Switchcraft
  • Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • Case Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
  • Accessories Certificate of Authenticity
  • FB5VOVSNM1
  • 8 lbs 11 oz
  • #502593

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop '63 Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola
Categories
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Material
  • Maple
  • Mahogany
  • Walnut
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
  • Walnut
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Model Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Series
Neck Construction
  • Neck-Through
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Tailpiece
Model Sub-Family
Number of Frets
  • 22

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