A Modernistic Gibson is Reborn
Own an iconic rock guitar — and a piece of Gibson history — with the Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V Heavy Aged solidbody electric guitar. Complete with authentic contours, dimensions, and construction methods, plus Murphy Lab Heavy Aging, this Firebird will instantly transport you to a time marked by hot-rodded cars and musical revolution. The mahogany/walnut neck delivers true vintage feel with its authentic '63 Medium "C" profile. And a pair of Firebird Alnico V pickups, with handwired CTS electronics and a Switchcraft 3-way selector, serve up definitive classic rock tone. With every detail accounted for, the Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V from Sweetwater is the closest you'll ever get to playing a true '60s original.
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A re-creation of a 6-string legend
The Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V is a modern re-creation of what was considered a radical design in the early 1960s. Created by legendary automotive designer and visionary Ray Dietrich, the original 1963 Firebirds literally reversed conventional concepts for guitar bodies and headstocks. You can bet heads turned when any guitar player took to the stage with one of these unusual instruments strapped on. Today, the Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V gives you the best this model has to offer.
Join a distinguished lineage of guitarists
The Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V springs from a distinguished lineage. Players like Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Tom Petty, and Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) found the Firebird's combination of looks and sound to be perfect for their needs (though, of course, Clapton played many Gibsons through the years). Keith Richards and Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Stephen Stills, and Dave Grohl have also been seen wielding a Firebird, ensuring you'll be in good company playing the Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V.
Artfully aged in Gibson Custom Shop's Murphy Lab
Under the leadership of Master Artisan Tom Murphy, Gibson Custom Shop's Murphy Lab performs one specific function: to craft artfully aged instruments using the most cutting-edge tools available. These guitars are targeted to one of four distinct levels of age and wear, ranging from Ultra-Light to Ultra-Heavy. This 1963 Firebird V features Heavy Aging, boasting prominent checking patterns, along with lots of buckle rash, light arm wear, and neck wear. Think of it as a guitar that’s experienced 50-plus years of life on the road. Murphy Lab heavy-aged hardware puts the final touch on this exquisite instrument. Beyond that, this guitar's extra-rolled fingerboard binding mimics the broken-in look and feel of a Golden-era Gibson. If you clamor for the authenticity and distinct character of a well-worn vintage-style instrument, there's a Murphy Lab-aged guitar that will feel like it was tailor-made just for you.
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
- Crafted with authentic contours, dimensions, and construction methods for a true vintage experience
- Murphy Lab Heavy Aging re-creates the loving look of decades of experience on the road
- Reverse body style stands out even among other Firebirds
- Mahogany/walnut construction delivers detailed tone and long sustain
- Strong 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck
- Authentic '63 Medium "C" neck shape delivers the feel of a '60s original
- Deluxe banjo tuners complete the classic look
- Neck-through construction for great sustain
- 2 mini humbuckers serve up timeless Firebird tone
- Vintage-accurate Maestro Vibrola tailpiece
