Gibson 1963 Firebird V Reissue PB ULA
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Gibson
1963 Firebird V Reissue PB ULA
Product Info
Article Number:
523017
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1963 Firebird V Reissue PB ULA
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$7,698.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Firebird V reissue is a serious statement piece. The neck-through construction and AlNiCo V pickups give it a fantastic, thick vintage vibe perfect for rock, blues, and even some heavier styles. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and unique character make it a joy to play.
Product Description
- Gibson 1963 Firebird V Reissue PB ULA
- Electric Guitar
- Murphy Lab model
- Body: Solid mahogany
- 9-Ply Neck-trough-body neck: Mahogany / walnut
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Perloid trapeze fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Authentic '63 Medium C
- Scale: 628 mm
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 frets
- Pickups: 2 Firebird AlNiCo V humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- ABR-1 bridge with Maestro Vibrola tremolo
- Deluxe banjo tuners
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Ultra light aged - lacquer cracks
- Colour: Pelham Blue
- Incl. case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional mahogany body delivers rich, resonant sustain and warmth.
- • Neck-through design enhances sustain and provides effortless access to upper frets.
- • Firebird AlNiCo V pickups offer a thick, powerful vintage tone.
- • Murphy Lab construction ensures meticulous detail and superior build quality.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of mahogany construction, can be fatiguing during long playing sessions.
- • The Pelham Blue finish, while visually striking, is prone to showing handling marks.
- • Limited pickup versatility might not suit players needing extreme tonal flexibility.
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Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany / Walnut (9-Ply Neck-trough-body)
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Perloid Trapeze Inlays
Pickups
2 x Firebird AlNiCo V Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
ABR-1 with Maestro Vibrola Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Maestro Vibrola offers a more subtle, vintage vibrato effect—less extreme than modern systems, but adds character and a unique shimmer.
The finish is primarily cosmetic, but the thinner lacquer can allow for slightly more wood resonance, potentially influencing the tone subtly.
The '63 Medium C profile is a comfortable and relatively slim neck, falling somewhere between a '59 rounded neck and a later '60s slim taper – a very desirable feel.
