Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Ember Red

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A Vintage Classic, Recreated for the Modern Guitarist

The Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V is a classic axe through and through. At Musician’s Friend, we can’t get enough of it. If you want to own a piece of Gibson history, this guitar is for you. It features all the classic contours, dimensions and construction as the classic Gibson Firebird, plus they add Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging for a truly vintage look and feel. For all the classic rock sounds you’ve been dreaming of, the Murphy Lab Firebird V is powered by a pair of Firebird Alnico V pickups with handwired CTS electronics and a Switchcraft 3-way selector to deliver that ultimate classic rock sound.p>

Let’s Start With the Finish

 

Tom Murphy was instrumental in creating the Gibson Custom Shop; he's also a pioneer in the art of aging guitars. This Custom Shop Firebird V gets an Ultra Light aging to make this guitar look and feel like it’s been kept in a case for ages.

Historically Authentic Construction

 

The Custom Shop doesn't fool around when it comes to construction. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically recreated plastics, their attention to detail makes all the difference. The Firebird V features a mahogany/walnut construction that delivers detailed tone and long sustain. The strong 9-play mahogany/walnut neck is strong and boasts an authentic ’63 Medium C neck shape to give you the same look and feel as that cherished ’60s original. Extra-rolled binding makes the Indian rosewood fretboard as comfortable as a well-oiled baseball glove.

Classic Rock Tones

Gibson loaded this guitar with a pair of Firebird Alnico V pickups. The handwired CTS electronics and a Switchcraft 3-way selector give you that iconic classic rock tone. Pick up this Murphy Lab Firebird V and you’ll be rocking all night long.

Hardware With a History

Along with the Ultra Light aged finish, the hardware on this Firebird V makes it an instance classic. You can dial in your tone with an ABR-1 adjustable bridge with a vintage-accurate Maestro Vibrola. Deluxe banjo tuners and heavily aged nickel hardware complete the historic look.

Add This Iconic Gibson to Your Arsenal

The waiting list for a Murphy Lab guitar can take up to two years, so if vintage style and sounds are your game, grab this Gibson Firebird V while you can. It comes with a certificate of authenticity, and a brown and pink reissue 5-latch hardshell case.

Features

9-ply mahogany/walnut body for detailed tone and long sustain
Strong 24.75" scale mahogany/walnut neck with 22-fret, 12" radius Indian rosewood fretboard affixed with hide glue
Firebird Alnico 5 humbuckers with handwired CTS electronics and a Switchcraft 3-way selector for all the classic rock tones
ABR-1 bridge, Maestro Vibrola tailpiece, Deluxe banjo tuning machines complete this historically accurate instrument

Discover the magic of the ’60s with this Firebird V. Order yours today.

Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

Body Type: Offset Solidbody
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: Celluloid Trapezoid
Nut width/material: 1.687"/Nylon

Electronics

Configuration: HH
Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
Control layout: Individual volume, Individual tone
Pickup switch: 3-Way

Hardware

Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
Bridge design: Vintage-style Individual saddle
Tailpiece: Vibrato
Tuning machines: Vintage-style
Color: Nickel

Other

Number of strings: 6 String
Case: Hardshell case
Orientation: Right-handed
Country of Origin: United States

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