Best Firebird Guitars With 1 11/16" (42.9mm) Nut Width in 2024

Here are the top Firebird style guitars with 1 11/16" (42.9mm) nut width.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged

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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 58

Overall Score 73

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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2. Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged

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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 58

Overall Score 73

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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3. Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 58

Overall Score 73

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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4. Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V

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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V

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Playability 75

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 58

Overall Score 73

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
Compare Specs >

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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5. Gibson Custom Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V

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Gibson Custom Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V

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Playability 77

Sound 71

Build quality 67

Value for money 57

Overall Score 72

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Chrome Plated Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
Medium C Neck-Through neck
22 Vintage frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Artist series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Chrome Plated Aluminum Stop Bar bridge
Medium C Neck-Through neck
22 Vintage frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No High-Quality Nut
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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6. Gibson Custom Firebird Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss

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Gibson Custom Firebird Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss

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Playability 73

Sound 71

Build quality 67

Value for money 55

Overall Score 70

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Stop Bar bridge
Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Modern Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: 498T Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: 490R Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
3-way Switch
Stop Bar bridge
Medium C Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Kidney tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom Firebird Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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7. Gibson Custom 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V w/ Vibrola

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Gibson Custom 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V w/ Vibrola

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Playability 72

Sound 72

Build quality 69

Value for money 56

Overall Score 71

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Closed Gear tuners
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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Solid Mahogany body
Mahogany neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Set neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Vintage Closed Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V w/ Vibrola

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

All Prices