Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar (with Case)
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Getting the Murphy Lab treatment, this Firebird V utilizes Firebird Alnico 5 pickups and a Maestro vibrola system just like a vintage example 1963.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish | Subtle aging; light patina on hardware |
Firebird Mini Humbucker pickups | Classic Firebird tone: plenty of punch and clarity |
Mahogany body | Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain |
Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
Overview
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 Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specs
Shape: Designer
Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Weight Relief: None
Neck: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
Nut width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Number of frets: 22
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Tuners: Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Plating: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Weight Relief: None
Neck: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
Nut width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Number of frets: 22
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Tuners: Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Plating: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
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