Serial: 407013
Weight: 8 lbs 13.2 oz
The Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V captures the unmistakable design and sound of one of Gibson’s most radical vintage-era instruments. Originally created by automotive designer Ray Dietrich, the Firebird introduced Gibson’s distinctive reverse body shape and neck-through construction, delivering striking visual identity alongside powerful, articulate tone.
This example features Gibson Custom’s Light Aging treatment in Cardinal Red, giving the guitar the look and feel of a well-preserved vintage instrument with subtle play wear and lightly aged hardware. The 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through construction provides exceptional sustain and structural stability while contributing to the Firebird’s distinctive tonal character.
The authentic ’63 Medium C neck profile paired with a rosewood fingerboard offers a comfortable vintage feel with excellent control for chords, bends, and lead playing. Two Firebird Alnico V pickups deliver the clear, focused voice that has defined Firebird tones for decades, with tight low end, articulate mids, and cutting highs that sit perfectly in a mix.
A Maestro Vibrola tailpiece completes the classic Firebird design, offering smooth expressive vibrato while maintaining the unmistakable visual presence that has made the Firebird V a staple of rock and blues players since the 1960s.
Highlights
- Gibson Custom Shop 1963 Firebird V reissue
- Light aged Cardinal Red finish
- Neck-through mahogany and walnut construction
- Dual Firebird Alnico V pickups
- Maestro Vibrola tailpiece for classic Firebird style
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Firebird V (reverse body design)
- Construction: Neck-through
- Body Material: 9-ply mahogany and walnut
- Binding: 1-ply cream fingerboard binding
- Weight Relief: None
Neck
- Neck Construction: 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through
- Neck Profile: Authentic ’63 Medium C
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard: Indian rosewood, hide glue fit
- Frets: 22
- Nut: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Inlays: Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid
Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
- Tuners: Deluxe banjo tuners
- Knobs: Gold top hats with silver inserts
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
- Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico V
- Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone (CTS 500K potentiometers), hand-wired harness
Miscellaneous
- Case: Black and yellow Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case included
- Country of Origin: USA
Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?
At Tone Shop Guitars, we work closely with Gibson Custom to bring in exceptional instruments that combine historic accuracy with real-world playability. Every guitar is professionally inspected and set up, stored in climate-controlled showrooms, and backed by a team trusted by players and collectors nationwide.
