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.
Body Shape - Designer
Body Material - 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Binding - Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
Weight Relief - None
Finish - Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck
Material - 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Profile - Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length - 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material - Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Number Of Frets - 22
Frets - Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material - Nylon
Nut Width - 1.69" / 42.85mm
End of Board Width - 2.24" / 56.89mm
Inlays - Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint - Neck-Through Construction
Hardware
Finish - Nickel
Tuner Plating - Nickel
Bridge - ABR-1
Saddle Material - Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece - Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines - Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Pickguard - 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
TrussRod - 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover - Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Control Knobs - Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
Switch Tip - Cream
Control Covers - Black
Strap Buttons - Aluminum
Pickup Covers - Nickel
Electronics
Neck Pickup - Firebird Alnico V
Bridge Pickup - Firebird Alnico V
Controls - 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand Wired Harness
Pickup Selector - 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack - Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case - Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity
