Fired up Since '63
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.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Layered Mahogany
Body Shape Firebird
Body Styles Firebird
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint Neck-Through Construction
Neck Material 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile Authentic 1963
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Firebird Alnico 5
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
Neck Pickup Firebird Alnico 5
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
finish Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Pickguard 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
Pickup Covers Nickel
Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece Maestro Vibrola
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity
Model: FB5ULEMNM1
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Ember Red
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Ember Red
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
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Fired up Since '63
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.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Layered Mahogany
Body Shape Firebird
Body Styles Firebird
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint Neck-Through Construction
Neck Material 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile Authentic 1963
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Firebird Alnico 5
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
Neck Pickup Firebird Alnico 5
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
finish Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Pickguard 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
Pickup Covers Nickel
Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Switch Tip Cream
Tailpiece Maestro Vibrola
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity
Model: FB5ULEMNM1
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
