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.

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Murphy Lab '63 Firebird V Reissue Light Aged
Finish
  • Cardinal Red
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
  • Walnut
Model Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Series
Finish Features
  • Relic
Neck Construction
  • Neck-Through
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Tailpiece
Model Sub-Family
Number of Frets
  • 22

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