Description
Guitar legend Johnny Winter shredded his way to Blues-rock stardom, always with a road-worn Gibson Firebird slung over his shoulder. This Gibson Custom Shop Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V is a faithful replica of one of Johnny's most beloved Firebirds, and it's a masterful recreation of the original, down to the finest detail.
This guitar was painstakingly designed to look, sound, and feel just like Johnny's very own '64 Firebird, with all the wear and tear included. This gorgeous axe features plugged holes on the body from a removed Maestro Vibrola, a faded Firebird logo on the pickguard, and a missing reflector on the rhythm tone knob, giving it a genuine, well-gigged aesthetic. Complete with a Murphy Lab custom-aged polaris white finish, this Firebird screams rock 'n' roll.
Jaw-dropping vintage looks aren't all that this beauty has to offer, though. Crafted with a 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through-body with mahogany wings, this guitar projects a rich resonance dripping with sustain. It's also wickedly comfortable, thanks to its authentic '64 medium "C" shape neck that fits the hand like a glove. And, with its silky-smooth Indian rosewood fretboard, ripping out blistering blues runs and blazing lead lines is an absolute joy.
The electronics in this Firebird have been vintage-spec'd to deliver dead-on '64 Firebird tones. Equipped with 500K CTS Potentiometers, a hand-wired harness, and Firebird Alnico 5 pickups, this guitar has an assertive midrange bite with beefy lows and a sparkling top-end. Plug this beast into an overdriven vintage tube amp, and your ears will transcend to blues-rock heaven.
Complete with trapezoid fingerboard inlays, classic "banjo" tuners, and a no-wire ABR-1 bridge, this Gibson Custom Shop Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V is the epitome of rock 'n' roll. Whether you're a performer, a collector, or a massive fan of the late, great guitar icon, this Firebird is a top-notch guitar that is sure to turn heads.
Specs
Body Shape: Firebird
Body Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Side: Solid Mahogany Wings
Binding: Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
Finish: Murphy Lab Aged
Neck Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Profile: Authentic '64 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Reissue
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 1.687"
Inlays: Aged Celluloid Trapezoids
Joint: Neck-Through Construction
Finish: Nickel and Chrome
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Tailpiece: Chrome Plated Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Banjo Tuners
Pickguard: 3-Ply White/Black/White
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Cover: Black, No Stamp
Control Knobs: True Historic Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Switch Tip: Chrome
Control Covers: Black
Strap Buttons: 3 - Upper Bout, Heel, and Bottom
Mounting Rings: Firebird Nickel
Neck Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
Bridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, 8x10 photograph signed by legendary photographer Mick Rock, known as "The Man Who Shot the 70s," a Johnny Winter slide from Jim Dunlop, and four Johnny Winter / Gibson Custom picks from Jim Dunlop
SKU: FB5JWAPWNH1
