New for Sale $6499 - Please Call to Purchase
 
Weight: 8 LBS 9 OZ
Serial # 400663
 
In 1963, Gibson was looking for an aggressively modern look for a new solid-body guitar, so they turned to automotive designer Ray Dietrich. Dietrich had been responsible for both the sporty Packard Boat Tail Speedster and the iconic Checker Cab designs, so Gibson had faith that he could design a stylish guitar that would appeal to the common man. The Firebird V, with its unique offset body and reversed headstock, made rock-and-roll history from day one. 

The Gibson Custom Shop proudly presents this detailed and exacting replica of this renowned instrument, correct in the contours, dimensions and construction. From the multi-piece, mahogany-and-walnut neck-through design to the deluxe banjo tuners and hot-stamped 3-ply pickguard, it's a guitar that oozes vibe. The custom-wound AlNiCo V mini-humbuckers deliver the classic scorching tones that first made the Firebird a standout success. For fans of classic rock and blues and classic design, you won't want to pass this one up. Includes deluxe hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity.
FEATURES
VOS nitro-finished 9-ply mahogany/walnut body and thru-neck
24.75"-scale neck-through design, 22-fret Indian rosewood fingerboard
Dual Custom Shop AlNiCo V Firebird humbuckers, hand-wired, 3-way switch
ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge, Gibson Vibrola tailpiece, vintage-style banjo tuners
SPECIFICATIONS
Body
Body Type: Offset Solid Body
Body wood: Multi-piece Mahogany/Walnut 
Body finish: Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer 
Neck
Neck shape: Vintage Medium C 
Neck wood: Multi-piece Mahogany/Walnut 
Joint: Neck-through
Scale length: 24.75"
Truss rod: Vintage
Neck finish: Aged Nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
Material: Solid Indian Rosewood 
Radius: 12"
Fret size: Vintage-style
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Aged Celluloid Trapezoid
Nut width/material: 1.687” (42.8 mm) Nylon
Electronics
Configuration: HH
Neck: Proprietary Alnico Humbucker
Bridge: Proprietary Alnico Humbucker
Control layout: Individual volume, Individual tone 
Pickup switch: 3-Way
Special electronics: Hand-wired
Hardware
Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
Bridge design: Vintage-style Individual saddle
Tailpiece: Vibrato
Tuning machines: Vintage-style Banjo tuners 
Color: Nickel
Other
Number of strings: 6 String 
Case: Hardshell Case
Orientation: Right handed