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Continue ShoppingGibson Firebird V Sunburst 1963
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Firebird V Sunburst 1963
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Summary
Finish: Finish appears original.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Finish checking, 3-ply pickguard with no bird.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .84", 12th fret .995"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Neck Details: Replaced nut, original frets. Frets appear to have been leveled.
Electronics: Electronics appear original; patent sticker Firebird pickups and original harness with untouched solder joints. Pot codes date to 1963.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 6.33K, Bridge 6.41K
Hardware: Hardware appears original except for the bridge, which is a later 60's ABR without foundry mark.
Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz
Modifications / Repairs: Replaced nut, the pickup cover on the neck pickup has been removed at one point. Frets appear to have been leveled.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. Finish is checking throughout, and there are small scratches and dings here and there. The hardware has a medium patina.
Serial Number: 142800
Tech Notes: Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are wide and flat, showing moderate wear in the first position. This is an example of an early Firebird V with two piece neck, short vibrato unit and pick guard without the bird emblem. These appointments are only found on very early Firebird Vs.
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- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Finish appears original. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Finish checking, 3-ply pickguard with no bird. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | D |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .84", 12th fret .995" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Replaced nut, original frets. Frets appear to have been leveled. |
| Electronics: | Electronics appear original; patent sticker Firebird pickups and original harness with untouched solder joints. Pot codes date to 1963. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck 6.33K, Bridge 6.41K |
| Hardware: | Hardware appears original except for the bridge, which is a later 60's ABR without foundry mark. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 11oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Replaced nut, the pickup cover on the neck pickup has been removed at one point. Frets appear to have been leveled. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | Guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. Finish is checking throughout, and there are small scratches and dings here and there. The hardware has a medium patina. |
| Serial Number: | 142800 |
| Tech Notes: | Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are wide and flat, showing moderate wear in the first position. This is an example of an early Firebird V with two piece neck, short vibrato unit and pick guard without the bird emblem. These appointments are only found on very early Firebird Vs. |