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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
The Gibson Murphy Lab Firebird is a striking, vintage-inspired instrument that combines iconic design with rich, expressive tone. Its neck-through construction and layered mahogany body deliver impressive sustain and resonance, while the Firebird Alnico V pickups provide clear, punchy tones with a unique blend of warmth and bite. The medium C neck profile and rosewood fingerboard offer a smooth, comfortable playing experience across all 22 frets. Finished in lightly aged Murphy Lab nitro, it captures the look and feel of a well-played original with remarkable authenticity. Bold, resonant, and full of character, this Firebird brings a distinctive voice that stands out in any mix!
From Gibson Guitars
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 Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
- Body Finish
- Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Material
- Layered Mahogany
- Body Shape
- Firebird
- Body Styles
- Firebird
- Weight Relief
- None
- End Of Board Width
- 56.89mm / 2.24in
- Fingerboard Material
- Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 304.8mm / 12.0in
- Fret Count
- 22
- Frets
- Authentic Medium-Jumbo
- Inlays
- Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
- Joint
- Neck-Through Construction
- Neck Material
- 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
- Nut Material
- Nylon
- Nut Width
- 42.85mm / 1.69in
- Profile
- Medium C
- Scale Length
- 628.65mm / 24.75in
- Bridge Pickup
- Firebird Alnico V
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
- Neck Pickup
- Firebird Alnico 5
- Output Jack
- 1/4" Switchcraft
- Pickup Selector
- 3-Way Switchcraft
- Bridge
- ABR-1
- Control Covers
- Black
- Control Knobs
- Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
- finish
- Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
- Pickguard
- 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped
- Pickup Covers
- Nickel
- Saddle Material
- Nickel-plated Brass
- Strap Buttons
- Aluminum
- Switch Tip
- Cream
- Tailpiece
- Maestro Vibrola
- Truss Rod
- 2-way Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover
- Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped
- Tuner Plating
- Nickel
- Tuning Machines
- Deluxe Banjo Tuners
- Case
- Custom Shop Hardshell
- Weight
- 8lbs 9oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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