Gibson Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V w/Maestro Vibrola w/Case - Light Aged Cardinal 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 Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body
Body Shape
Designer
Body Material
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Weight Relief
None
Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged
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; Murphy Lab Light Aged
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
Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Switch Tip
Cream
Control Covers
Black
Strap Buttons
Aluminum
Pickup Covers
Nickel
Electronics
Neck Pickup
Firebird Alnico 5
Bridge Pickup
Firebird Alnico 5
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity

• Iconic offset shape, inspired by Ray Dietrich
• Neck-through construction for superior sustain
• Scorching mini-humbuckers for powerful tone
• Authentic contours and dimensions for classic feel
• Murphy Lab Light Aged finish for vintage look
• Deluxe banjo tuners ensure precise tuning
• Custom Shop hardshell case for secure storage