Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V w/ Maestro Vibrola VOS, Vintage Sunburst Overview
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V w/ Vibrola Overview by GAK.
A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Custom range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. When you play a Gibson Custom Shop instrument you can easily understand what all the hype is about. This years lineup is fantastic with another anniversary series in the form of the Gibson Custom 60th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard which is available in six colours such as Wide Tomato Burst, Orange Lemon Fade and Washed Bourbon Burst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V and 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V both with a Maestro Vibrola and finished in Vintage Sunburst, the Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer and 1958 Mahogany Flying V both in a Walnut finish and the very bold Gibson Custom 1967 Mahogany Flying V with Maestro in Sparkling Burgundy. The Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
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.
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V w/ Vibrola Specs:
- Neck
- Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
- Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
- Scale Length: 24.75
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687
- Joint: Neck-Through Construction
- Body
- Body Shape: Designer
- Top: None
- Back: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
- Binding: Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
- Weight Relief: None
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Tuner Plating: Nickel
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
- Tuning:
- Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
- Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
- Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
- Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
- Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
- Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Custom Shop Black with Yellow Lining
- Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity