Epiphone 1963 Firebird I (Incl. Hard Case) Heather Poly
Epiphone - 1963 Firebird I - Heather Poly, H, No Tremolo, Laurel Fingerboard+ Hard Case
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1963 Firebird I
(Heather Poly)
Made in Collaboration With Gibson CustomEpiphone and Gibson™ Custom have teamed up once more to create the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I – an authentic replica of the guitar designed by legendary automotive designer Ray Dietrich. Since its debut in 1963, the Firebird™ was Gibson’s 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 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 remains secure 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.
at a glance
• Authentic 1963 Firebird profile neck
• Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary tuning machines
• Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets
• Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge
• Hardshell case included
Classic Firebird Styling
show-stopping looksEpiphone’s 1963 Firebird I is a vision of what was once considered a truly ‘out-there’ design upon its release in the 60s. Designed by Ray Dietrich back in 1963, the first Firebirds quite literally flipped conventional concepts on their heads with the offset body shape and reversed headstocks.
It’s safe to say the Firebird would’ve turned heads when it was first released unto the world, and it is testament to this magnificent guitar, that it continues to do so to this day.
Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker
1963 Firebird neck profileEpiphone’s 1963 Firebird I is an incredibly accurate envisioning of the original Gibson model, delivering all the swagger, but with a few premium features including the Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker.
Also featured is an authentic 1963 Firebird neck profile, remaining true to the classic Firebird sound and feel, this guitar embodies everything the classic Firebird is loved for.
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Firebird |
| Body Material | 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through with Mahogany Wings |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Colour | Heather Poly |
| Neck Material | 9-piece Mahogany/Walnut |
| Neck Shape | 1963 Firebird |
| Neck Joint | Neck-through |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.692" |
| Nut Material | GraphTech |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Wraparound Lightning Bar |
| Tuners | Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary |
| Bridge Pickup | Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets |
| Controls | 1 x volume, 1 x tone |
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| Cost of purchase: | £879.00 |
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