Gibson Custom Shop Dealer's Choice 1963 Firebird V Polaris White Hums Maestro Ultra Light Murphy Lab Aged w/Case 501953

Gibson Custom Shop Dealer’s Choice ’63 Firebird V Aged Polaris White 

Weight: 8lbs 14.1oz
Serial: 501953

Tone Shop Guitars’ Dealer’s Choice ’63 Firebird V in Aged Polaris White captures everything that made the original Firebird a legend — the radical lines, neck-through sustain, and unmistakable midrange bite — all recreated by the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab with museum-grade accuracy.

This exclusive Dealer’s Choice edition revives the 1963 Firebird V with hand-aged nitrocellulose lacquer, vintage-correct ’57 Classic humbuckers, and a 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through construction for unmatched resonance. Finished by Gibson’s Murphy Lab in Aged Polaris White, this model blends the look and feel of a well-played vintage original with the precision of modern craftsmanship — designed specifically for discerning collectors and players who want Gibson’s golden-era tone, built for today.

Highlights

• Tone Shop Guitars Dealer’s Choice exclusive — available only from an authorized Gibson Custom Shop partner
• Faithful recreation of the 1963 Firebird V, finished in Aged Polaris White by the Murphy Lab
• Neck-through 9-ply mahogany/walnut construction for vintage sustain and resonance
• ’57 Classic and ’57 Classic Plus humbuckers for authentic early-’60s Firebird tone
• ABR-1 bridge, Maestro Vibrola, and Deluxe Banjo tuners for classic style and playability
• Includes Gibson Custom Shop COA and black/yellow hardshell case

Specifications

Body

• Body Style: Firebird (Designer Series)
• Body Material: Layered Mahogany
• Binding: 1-Ply Cream (Fingerboard)
• Finish: Ultra Light Aging by the Gibson Murphy Lab
• Weight Relief: None

Neck

• Material: 9-Ply Mahogany/Walnut (Neck-Through Construction)
• Profile: Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8 mm
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
• Nut: Nylon (1.687" / 42.85 mm)
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid

Hardware

• Finish: Light Aged Nickel
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
• Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
• Tuners: Deluxe Banjo Tuners
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White, Firebird Hot-Stamped Red
• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: Gibson Hot-Stamped
• Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Strap Buttons: Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Nickel

Electronics

• Pickups: ’57 Classic (Neck), ’57 Classic Plus (Bridge) — Double Black Coils
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (500K CTS Pots), Hand-Wired Harness
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
• Output Jack: Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• String Gauge: .010–.046
• Case: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell (Black/Yellow Interior)
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included
• Weight: 8lbs 11oz
  

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars

At Tone Shop Guitars, we’re proud to be an authorized Gibson Custom Shop dealer — offering one of the most curated selections of Murphy Lab and Dealer’s Choice models anywhere in the country. Each guitar is inspected, photographed, and set up by our expert team before it ever reaches your hands. Whether you’re visiting our DFW showrooms or shopping online, you’ll get the same expertise, integrity, and commitment that’s made us one of the top Gibson Custom destinations in the U.S.