Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar in Ember Red

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 a highly-coveted Maestro Vibrola too!

The Murphy Lab 'Ultra Light Aged' finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of subtle playing wear — giving it the unique character, vibe and feel of an original example from Gibson's "Golden Era".

Specifications

Body

• Shape: Firebird
• Material: 9-Ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
• Weight Relief: None
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

Neck

• Material: 9-Ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
• Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Joint: Neck-Through Construction

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
• Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
• Tuners: Deluxe Banjo
• Plating: Nickel, Murphy Lab Light Aged

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
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• Strings: 10-46
• Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity