Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar - Light Aged Cardinal Red - #500233

$8,799

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Last observed 28 Oct 2026. Confirm current availability with the seller.

Brand in listing: Gibson
Category: Electric guitar
Condition: Not specified by the source
Source country: US

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Experience Historic Tone and Iconic Design - The Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar in Light Aged Cardinal Red 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 Body Body Shape: Not Specified Body Material: 9-Ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Weight Relief: None Neck Neck Material: 9-Ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Neck Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm) Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm) Number Of Frets: 22 Nut Material: Nylon Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Hardware Bridge: ABR-1 Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola Knobs: Black Top Hats With Silver Inserts Tuners: Deluxe Banjo Tuners Plating: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged Electronics Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5 Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5 Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness With Black Beauty Capacitors Miscellaneous Designer: Not Specified Case: Custom Shop Hardshell Manufacturer: Gibson Model: FB5LACRNM1 SKU: I645371-N-500233-1-WHXD UPC: 711106050218 We are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center Since 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals

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