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Full view of a sunburst Firebird with two mini-humbuckers, a white pickguard with a red bird graphic, and four gold top hat knobs, standing in its open, yellow-lined hard case.
01 / 27Full view of a sunburst Firebird with two mini-humbuckers, a white pickguard with a red bird graphic, and four gold top hat knobs, standing in its open, yellow-lined hard case.
A sunburst Gibson Firebird III with a white pickguard featuring a red bird logo, resting in an open orange-lined hard case.
02 / 27A sunburst Gibson Firebird III with a white pickguard featuring a red bird logo, resting in an open orange-lined hard case.
The back of a dark sunburst Firebird guitar, showing the neck, headstock with six tuners, and control cavity cover.
03 / 27The back of a dark sunburst Firebird guitar, showing the neck, headstock with six tuners, and control cavity cover.
The back of the dark sunburst guitar shows a black control plate, a strap button, and light scratches on the body and neck heel.
04 / 27The back of the dark sunburst guitar shows a black control plate, a strap button, and light scratches on the body and neck heel.
Close-up of a black Gibson Firebird headstock with six strings, six tuners, and the gold "Gibson" logo.
05 / 27Close-up of a black Gibson Firebird headstock with six strings, six tuners, and the gold "Gibson" logo.
The back of a dark sunburst headstock and neck, showing six chrome tuners with visible wear and a faint serial number.
06 / 27The back of a dark sunburst headstock and neck, showing six chrome tuners with visible wear and a faint serial number.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing four gold-top knobs, a white pickguard, and chrome bridge with two mini-humbuckers.
07 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body, showing four gold-top knobs, a white pickguard, and chrome bridge with two mini-humbuckers.
Upper body of a sunburst guitar, showing four gold knobs, a white pickguard with red bird graphic, and a cream switch.
08 / 27Upper body of a sunburst guitar, showing four gold knobs, a white pickguard with red bird graphic, and a cream switch.
Close-up of the sunburst body and neck joint, showing two chrome mini-humbuckers, a white pickguard with red bird graphic, and a cream switch tip.
09 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body and neck joint, showing two chrome mini-humbuckers, a white pickguard with red bird graphic, and a cream switch tip.
The lower body of a sunburst guitar, showing four gold knobs, a chrome bridge, and a strap button with visible finish wear.
10 / 27The lower body of a sunburst guitar, showing four gold knobs, a chrome bridge, and a strap button with visible finish wear.
The guitar's dark sunburst back, showing a black control cavity cover and strap button, with minor finish wear and checking.
11 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back, showing a black control cavity cover and strap button, with minor finish wear and checking.
The back of the guitar's sunburst body, showing a dark brown finish with a visible seam, minor scratches, and edge wear.
12 / 27The back of the guitar's sunburst body, showing a dark brown finish with a visible seam, minor scratches, and edge wear.
The back of the dark sunburst guitar body shows a visible seam, light scratches, and two strap buttons.
13 / 27The back of the dark sunburst guitar body shows a visible seam, light scratches, and two strap buttons.
The guitar's dark sunburst back shows a black control cavity cover, a visible seam, and minor finish wear along the edges.
14 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back shows a black control cavity cover, a visible seam, and minor finish wear along the edges.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown back, showing the control cavity cover, output jack, and notable finish wear along the black edges.
15 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark brown back, showing the control cavity cover, output jack, and notable finish wear along the black edges.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing strings, frets, and a single black side dot marker.
16 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing strings, frets, and a single black side dot marker.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with cream binding, showing frets, strings, and a single mother-of-pearl dot inlay.
17 / 27Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with cream binding, showing frets, strings, and a single mother-of-pearl dot inlay.
Close-up of the upper body, showing a white pickguard with a cream toggle switch and significant finish wear on the black sunburst edge.
18 / 27Close-up of the upper body, showing a white pickguard with a cream toggle switch and significant finish wear on the black sunburst edge.
Close-up of the guitar's vibrato arm, showing its polished chrome finish, mounting holes, and a single screw with a white washer.
19 / 27Close-up of the guitar's vibrato arm, showing its polished chrome finish, mounting holes, and a single screw with a white washer.
Close-up of the guitar's dark headstock, showing the serial number "154245" and chrome tuners with visible wear and scratches.
20 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark headstock, showing the serial number "154245" and chrome tuners with visible wear and scratches.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, showing light wear and fine checking on the frets.
21 / 27Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, showing light wear and fine checking on the frets.
Close-up of a tarnished metal pickup cover with a partially torn black patent sticker, showing wear and dust on the surrounding sunburst finish.
22 / 27Close-up of a tarnished metal pickup cover with a partially torn black patent sticker, showing wear and dust on the surrounding sunburst finish.
Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing four potentiometers, capacitors, and wiring on a worn, discolored metal plate.
23 / 27Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing four potentiometers, capacitors, and wiring on a worn, discolored metal plate.
A digital fret rocker measures the dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays, showing "1.68" on its screen.
24 / 27A digital fret rocker measures the dark rosewood fretboard with dot inlays, showing "1.68" on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the dark headstock and fretboard, displaying "0.85" on its screen.
25 / 27A digital caliper measures the nut width of the dark headstock and fretboard, displaying "0.85" on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard, showing a reading of 1.01, with cream binding visible.
26 / 27A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard, showing a reading of 1.01, with cream binding visible.
A digital scale showing 8 lbs 3.2 oz is centered, partially obscuring the sunburst body, white pickguard, and gold knobs.
27 / 27A digital scale showing 8 lbs 3.2 oz is centered, partially obscuring the sunburst body, white pickguard, and gold knobs.

Gibson

1963 Gibson Firebird III Sunburst w/OHSC

$19,995.00

Available

  • Year1963
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1963
Model
Gibson Firebird III Sunburst
Condition
Very Good
Originality
all-original
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
24.75
Nut width (in)
1.68
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.85
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.01
Weight
8lbs 3oz

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Neck joint
Neck-through
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
22 Vintage-Style Small Frets

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dual Firebird Mini-Humbucking Pickups
Tuners
Kluson Banjo-style Tuners

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1963 Gibson Firebird III Sunburst w/OHSC

Made In USA – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Neck-Through Mahogany Construction With Solid Mahogany Body Wings

Finish Shows Light Playwear Throughout, Including Some Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Vibrola Tailpiece With A Solid Stud Bridge

Dual Volume And Tone Controls

Three-way Selector Switch

Mahogany Neck With A Rosewood Fingerboard

A stunning example of Gibson’s groundbreaking early-’60s design, this 1963 Gibson Firebird III features classic neck-through mahogany construction with solid mahogany wings, dual Firebird mini-humbucking pickups, a Vibrola tailpiece with solid stud bridge, and a rosewood fingerboard. Finished in classic Sunburst and equipped with Kluson banjo-style tuners, this vintage Firebird delivers unmistakable style, tone, and character. Made in the USA and includes its original hardshell case.

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