Description

Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop have teamed up once again for a stunning new model as part of the Inspired by Gibson collection: the Epiphone 1963 Firebird I, this one finished in beautiful Silver Mist. When the Firebird was first introduced in 63 it was Gibsons first neck-thru-body model and went on to be beloved by players such as Johnny Winter, Brian Jones and Eric Clapton just to name a few legends.

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I delivers vintage Firebird specifications at an accessible price, including a 9-ply neck-through-body made of mahogany and walnut with mahogany body wings to either side. Kluson® planetary geared “banjo” tuners anchor the strings at the headstock, while a Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge holds things down at the other end and ensures exceptional sustain. While in keeping with the vintage 1963 Firebird I’s stripped-down specifications, the electronics are also premium and include a Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker™ pickup with Alnico 5 magnets, CTS® potentiometers, a Mallory™ capacitor, and a Switchcraft® 1 4” output jack, giving this remarkable recreation not only the look but the sound of a classic Firebird I. An Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case is also included!

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

• Solidbody Electric Guitar
• Silver Mist Finish
• Neck-Through Design
• Mahogany Body Wings
• Multi-Ply Mahogany and Walnut Neck
• Rosewood Fretboard
• 24 3 4 Scale Length
• 1 11 16 Nut Width
• 12 Radius
• 22 Frets
• Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets
• Master Volume, Master Tone, Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and a Mallory Capacitor
• Wraparound Lightning Bar Tailpiece
• Kluson Banjo-style Planetary Tuners
• Nickel Hardware
• 7 lbs, 8 oz.
• .850 Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
• 1.01 Neck Thickness at 12th Fret