Editor’s Pick “Made to Measure” 1963 Firebird I – Vintage Sunburst– Dave’s Guitar Shop

From Gibson:

“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-humbucker, the ’63 Firebird I 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.”

Vintage Sunburst, VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish, Mahogany body wings, Traditional 1960’s slim taper C shaped nine-ply Mahogany/Walnut thru body neck, 12″ radius Indian Rosewood fingerboard with the aged cellulose nitrate dot inlays and medium jumbo frets, 24.75″ scale length, 1.69″ nut width, Firebird Alnico V mini-humbucking bridge pickup with the master volume and tone controls, Compensated wraparound stop tailpiece, Deluxe banjo tuners, 7.4 pounds, With the reissue hardshell case