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.
Specs
BODY
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Body Style: Firebird
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Body Shape: Designer
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Body Material: Layered Mahogany
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Binding: Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
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Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
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Weight Relief: None
NECK
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Profile: Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile
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Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
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Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
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Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
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Neck Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
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Fret Count: 22
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Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
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Nut Material: Nylon
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Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
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End of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
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Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
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Joint: Neck-Through Construction
HARDWARE
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Finish: Nickel
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Bridge: ABR-1
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Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
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Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
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Tuning Machines: Deluxe Banjo Tuners
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Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
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Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
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Truss Rod Cover: Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
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Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
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Switch Tip: Cream
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Control Covers: Black
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Strap Buttons: Aluminum
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Pickup Covers: Nickel
ELECTRONICS
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Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
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Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
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Controls: 2 x 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 x 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
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Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
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Output Jack: Switchcraft
MISCELLANEOUS
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Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell
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Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
