Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Ember Red (073) – ULT975560805809

Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop have teamed up again to create the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V an authentic replica of the guitar designed by legendary automotive designer Ray Dietrich. When it was launched in 1963, the Firebird was Gibsons first neck-through-body model, and it went on to be used by players in a wide range of genres, including blues legend Johnny Winter, Keith Richards and Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music, to name a few.

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V 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 an Epiphone ABR bridge and newly redesigned Maestro Vibrola with an engraved Epiphone logo hold things down at the other end. The electronics are also premium and include Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker pickups with Alnico 5 magnets, CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and a Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector toggle switch and 1/4 output jack, giving this remarkable recreation not only the look but also the sound of a classic Firebird V. An Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case is also included.

Body Style: Firebird
Body Shape: Firebird
Body Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
Side: Solid Mahogany Wings
Binding: Single-ply Cream, Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Profile: 1963 Firebird
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
Joint: Neck-Through-Body ConstructionFinish: Nickel
Bridge: Epiphone ABR
Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
Tuning Machines: Kluson “Banjo-style” Planetary
Pickguard: 3-ply White; Firebird Logo Hotstamp in Red
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: Black with Epiphone Logo in Gold
Control Knobs: Gold with Silver Reflectors (Frost Blue) or Black with Silver Reflectors (Ember Red)
Switch Tip: Ivory
Control Covers: Black with Inspired by Gibson Custom Hotstamped Logo
Strap Buttons: 3 – Bottom, Shoulder, and Neck Heel – Historic Firebird Strap Button Placement Locations
Mounting Rings: NickelNeck Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet
Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4″ SwitchcraftStrings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Hardshell