Gibson Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V – Light Aged
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.
Specifications:
| Brand | Gibson Murphy Lab |
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| Model | Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V |
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| Finish Color | Cardinal Red |
| Finish Type | Light Aged |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Weight | 8.42 lbs. |
| Body Wood | Layered Mahogany without Weight Relief |
| Neck Wood | 9-ply Mahogany and Walnut |
| Neck Joint | Neck-Through Construction |
| Neck Shape | Medium C |
| Neck Dimensions | .870 1st - 1.000 12th |
| Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
| Frets | 22 Authentic Medium-Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Width at Nut | 1.687" |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| Pickups | 2 Firebird Alnico 5 Mini-Humbuckers |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch; 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors |
| Hardware | Murphy Lab Light-Aged Nickel |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Tuners | Deluxe Banjo Tuners |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-Stamped |
| Case | Gibson Custom Hardshell |
| COA | Yes |
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