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Gibson Custom Shop - 1963 Firebird V w/Maestro VOS - Vintage Sunburst

Description

This example weighs 9lbs 1.2oz / 4.117kg

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. 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.

Details
* Body & Neck: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Construction
* Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
* Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina)
* Neck Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape
* Scale Length: 24.75"
* Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
* Fingerboard Radius: 12"
* Number of Frets: 22
* Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
* Nut Material: Nylon
* Nut Width: 1.687"
* End of Board Width: 2.24"
* Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
* Hardware Finish: 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
* 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
* Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
* Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
* Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity