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Gibson Custom Shop Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V Electric Guitar in Polaris White
Replica of a blues-rock maestro's legendary Firebird!
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SKU: FB5JWAPWNH1
Blues-rock pioneer Johnny Winter was synonymous with Gibson's Firebird electric guitar model. To pay tribute to the late legend, the American giant's Custom Shop division has created a stunning replica of Winter's renowned '64 Firebird to an astonishing level of detail and accuracy — from the plugged holes of the removed Maestro Vibrola, to the faded Firebird logo on the pickguard.
Other noteworthy features include a 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck-through-body with Mahogany wings, a bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays, two Alnico 5 Firebird pickups, deluxe "banjo" tuners, and a Murphy Lab custom-aged Polaris White finish. It's the ultimate instrument for Johnny Winter fans!
Key Features
- Murphy Lab Finish — Artificially-aged nitro finish gives the guitar a played-in look and feel; just like a real '64 Firebird!
- Neck-Through Construction — Yields the thick and sustain-rich sound that Gibson Firebirds are coveted for.
- Authentic '64 Neck Shape — 'Medium C' profile provides superb comfort and a real "time capsule" feel.
- Indian Rosewood Fingerboard — Smooth and silky material, featuring a comfortable 12" radius and 22 reissue frets.
- Gibson Firebird Alnico 5 Pickups — Punchy mini humbuckers allow you to cut through the mix with ease; delivering tight lows, barking mid-range and vibrant highs.
- No-Wire ABR-1 Bridge — Legendary Gibson 'Tune-O-Matic' design. Easily-adjustable and maximises string vibration transference through the body.
- Deluxe Banjo Tuners — What Firebirds are known for! Allow for precise string pitching and complement the elegant headstock design.
- Case & Candy — High-quality Gibson hardshell case perfectly protects this exquisite Custom Shop creation, with a certificate of authenticity, Jim Dunlop Johnny Winter slide & various extras included inside!
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Firebird
- Body Material: 9-Ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
- Side: Solid Mahogany Wings
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Murphy Lab Aged
Neck
- Neck Material: 9-Ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
- Neck Profile: Authentic '64 Medium C-Shape
- Neck Joint: Neck-Through Construction
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Frets: Reissue
- Inlays: Aged Celluloid Trapezoids
- Nut Material: Corian
- Nut Width: 1.687"
Hardware
- Hardware Finish: Nickel and Chrome
- Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Chrome-Plated Aluminium Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Banjo
- Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White
- Control Knobs: True Historic Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
- Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: 10-46
- Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, 8x10 photograph signed by legendary photographer Mick Rock (known as "The Man Who Shot the '70s"), a Johnny Winter slide from Jim Dunlop, and four Johnny Winter/Gibson Custom picks from Jim Dunlop
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At the end of the checkout you'll be taken to the V12 Finance web site. This is where your finance application is processed. Assuming your application is accepted you'll be able to place your deposit and confirm your order right there.
Then, your order will come through to Andertons and we'll send you the goods. Get approval before 3pm and we'll send your order out the same working day (stock permitting) for next working day delivery!
Who can apply for finance?
You must: spend over £300, be at least 18 years of age, have been a UK resident for 3 years or more, be able to make repayments by Direct Debit, be in regular employment (minimum of 16 hours per week) including self-employment, or in permanent residence with your partner who is in regular employment.
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