Gibson 1963 Firebird V Reissue CR ULA
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Gibson
1963 Firebird V Reissue CR ULA
Product Info
Article Number:
549717
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1963 Firebird V Reissue CR ULA
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$8,688.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Firebird V reissue is a serious statement piece. The Murphy Lab treatment elevates the build quality and vintage vibe significantly, offering a uniquely thick and powerful tone perfect for rock, blues, and heavier styles. It's a premium-priced instrument built for the discerning player seeking a distinct, vintage-inspired experience.
Product Description
- Gibson 1963 Firebird V Reissue CR ULA
- Electric Guitar
- Murphy Lab Custom Shop Model
- Body: Solid mahogany
- 9-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Pearloid trapezoid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic '63 Medium "C"
- Scale: 628 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Firebird AlNiCo V pickups
- 2 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- ABR-1 bridge with Maestro Vibrola tremolo
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Deluxe banjo machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Ultra Light Aged - lacquer
- Colour: Cardinal Red
- Includes hardshell case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional mahogany body provides warm, resonant sustain.
- • Neck-thru construction enhances upper fret access and balance.
- • Firebird AlNiCo V pickups deliver a thick, vintage tone.
- • Murphy Lab build ensures meticulous detail and premium craftsmanship.
CONS
- • The substantial mahogany build results in a notably heavy instrument.
- • The unique Firebird shape limits versatility compared to more standard designs.
- • Cardinal Red finish, while striking, might not appeal to all players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with 9-Piece Maple/Walnut Neck-Thru
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Pearloid Trapezoid Inlays
Pickups
2 x Firebird AlNiCo V
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 inches)
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 with Maestro Vibrola Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vibrola offers a more subtle, vintage-style vibrato, not the extreme dive-bombing of a Floyd Rose. It’s smoother and more nuanced, best suited for subtle pitch adjustments.
The '63 profile is generally considered comfortable, but it’s a moderately full 'C' shape. Players with very large hands might prefer a slightly flatter profile, but it’s manageable.
The aging is purely cosmetic, but the thinner lacquer finish contributes to a more resonant tone and slightly lighter feel compared to a heavier gloss finish.
