{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-murphy-lab-1963-firebird-v-with-maestro-vibrola-electric-guitar-light-aged-cardinal-red-500233","title":"Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar - Light Aged Cardinal Red - #500233","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eExperience Historic Tone and Iconic Design - The Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar in Light Aged Cardinal Red\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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\"\n\", the \"63 Firebird\" V became an\ninstant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Not Specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: 9-Ply Mahogany\/Walnut Neck-Through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight Relief: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: 9-Ply Mahogany\/Walnut Neck-Through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.687\" (42.85mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75\" (628.65mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber Of Frets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: ABR-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Maestro Vibrola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: Black Top Hats With Silver Inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Deluxe Banjo Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlating: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness With Black Beauty Capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Not Specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Custom Shop Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Gibson\u003cbr\u003eModel: FB5LACRNM1\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I645371-N-500233-1-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 711106050218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. 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