Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola (Incl. Hard Case) Frost Blue
Epiphone - 1963 Firebird V - Frost Blue, HH, Non-Locking Tremolo, Laurel Fingerboard+ Hard Case
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1963 Firebird V
(Frost Blue)
Made in Collaboration With Gibson CustomEpiphone have teamed up with the Gibson Custom Shop to create the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V – an authentic replica of the guitar designed by legendary automotive designer Ray Dietrich. When introduced 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.
at a glance
• Authentic 1963 Firebird profile neck
• Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary tuning machines
• Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets
• Epiphone ABR bridge with Maestro Vibrola tailpiece
• Hardshell case included
Custom Firebird Features
Kluson planetary geared “banjo” tunersThe Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V features 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-1 bridge and newly redesigned Maestro Vibrola with an engraved Epiphone logo hold things down at the other end.
Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbuckers
classic look and soundPremium electronics include a pair of 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 to help keep your guitar in mint condition.
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.
More about our setup Process
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Firebird |
| Body Material | 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Colour | Frost Blue |
| Neck Material | 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut |
| Neck Shape | 1963 Firebird |
| Neck Joint | Neck-Through-Body Construction |
| Radius | 12" |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Mother of Pearl Trapezoid |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 628.65 mm / 24.75 in |
| Nut Width | 43.0 mm / 1.692 in |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Epiphone ABR with Maestro Vibrola |
| Tuners | Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary |
| Pickups | Bridge: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet Neck: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors |
| Switching | 3-way Switchcraft |
| Case | Hardshell |
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| Cost of purchase: | £1,149.00 |
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