Serial: 407013
Weight: 8 lbs 13.2 oz

The Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V captures the unmistakable design and sound of one of Gibson’s most radical vintage-era instruments. Originally created by automotive designer Ray Dietrich, the Firebird introduced Gibson’s distinctive reverse body shape and neck-through construction, delivering striking visual identity alongside powerful, articulate tone.

This example features Gibson Custom’s Light Aging treatment in Cardinal Red, giving the guitar the look and feel of a well-preserved vintage instrument with subtle play wear and lightly aged hardware. The 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through construction provides exceptional sustain and structural stability while contributing to the Firebird’s distinctive tonal character.

The authentic ’63 Medium C neck profile paired with a rosewood fingerboard offers a comfortable vintage feel with excellent control for chords, bends, and lead playing. Two Firebird Alnico V pickups deliver the clear, focused voice that has defined Firebird tones for decades, with tight low end, articulate mids, and cutting highs that sit perfectly in a mix.

A Maestro Vibrola tailpiece completes the classic Firebird design, offering smooth expressive vibrato while maintaining the unmistakable visual presence that has made the Firebird V a staple of rock and blues players since the 1960s.

Highlights

• Gibson Custom Shop 1963 Firebird V reissue
• Light aged Cardinal Red finish
• Neck-through mahogany and walnut construction
• Dual Firebird Alnico V pickups
• Maestro Vibrola tailpiece for classic Firebird style

Specifications Body

• Body Shape: Firebird V (reverse body design)
• Construction: Neck-through
• Body Material: 9-ply mahogany and walnut
• Binding: 1-ply cream fingerboard binding
• Weight Relief: None

Neck

• Neck Construction: 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through
• Neck Profile: Authentic ’63 Medium C
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Indian rosewood, hide glue fit
• Frets: 22
• Nut: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Inlays: Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
• Tuners: Deluxe banjo tuners
• Knobs: Gold top hats with silver inserts

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
• Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone (CTS 500K potentiometers), hand-wired harness

Miscellaneous

• Case: Black and yellow Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case included
• Country of Origin: USA

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

At Tone Shop Guitars, we work closely with Gibson Custom to bring in exceptional instruments that combine historic accuracy with real-world playability. Every guitar is professionally inspected and set up, stored in climate-controlled showrooms, and backed by a team trusted by players and collectors nationwide.