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. 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. Body Body Shape Designer Body Material 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Binding Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream Weight Relief None Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS (Vintage Patina) Neck Material 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Profile Authentic '63 Medium C-Shape Scale Length 24.75" Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit Fingerboard Radius 12" Number Of Frets 22 Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo Nut Material Nylon Nut Width 1.687" End of Board Width 2.24" Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Joint Neck-Through Construction Hardware Finish Nickel Tuner Plating Nickel Bridge ABR-1 Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass Tailpiece Maestro Vibrola Tuning Machines Deluxe Banjo Tuners Pickguard 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped TrussRod 2-way Adjustable Truss Rod Cover Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped Control Knobs Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts Switch Tip Cream Control Covers Black Strap Buttons Aluminum Pickup Covers Nickel Electronics Neck Pickup Firebird Alnico V Bridge Pickup Firebird Alnico V Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft Output Jack Switchcraft Miscellaneous Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 Case Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell Accessories Certificate of Authenticity