Gibson Custom Shop M2M '63 Firebird V – Double Gold

Retro-Futurism, Reborn

Few guitars carry the same legacy and flair as the 1963 Firebird V, and this Made to Measure Gibson Custom Shop exclusive takes that legacy into bold new territory. Finished in a Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Double Gold lacquer, this Firebird isn’t just a nod to the past — it’s a statement piece for players who want vintage swagger and refined detail.

Originally designed by automotive design legend Ray Dietrich, the Firebird broke the mold with its offset body, neck-through construction, and distinctive mini-humbuckers. This Custom Shop reissue honors that innovation with vintage-correct specs, period-accurate hardware, and authentic materials — including a 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck, Maestro Vibrola, and banjo tuners.

Every contour, carve, and component is crafted to match the originals as closely as possible, but the aged gold finish and subtle lacquer checking from the Murphy Lab make this version truly unique. With custom-wound pickups delivering punchy mids and crisp articulation, it's just as bold in sound as it is in style.

Highlights:

• Exclusive Finish: Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Double Gold with subtle lacquer checking

• Construction: Neck-through 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut for sustain and resonance

• Pickups: Custombucker Firebird pickups for articulate, vintage-voiced tone

• Neck Profile: SlimTaper ’60s C for a fast, comfortable feel

• Bridge & Tailpiece: ABR-1 bridge with original-style Maestro Vibrola

• Tuners: Vintage-style Deluxe Banjo Tuners

• Case: Black/Yellow Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell

• Weight: Approx. 9 lbs

If you're after a Firebird that blends historical accuracy with a head-turning finish you won’t find anywhere else, this is your chance. This Double Gold M2M '63 Firebird V is a Tone Shop Guitars exclusive, built to inspire collectors and players alike.