“Best” Epiphone Firebird For YOU? 1963 Firebird V or 1963 Firebird I – Inspired By Gibson Custom

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The NEW Epiphone 1963 Firebird I & Epiphone 1963 Firebird V have arrived for 2024!

▶ Get YOURS at Epiphone.com NOW!

So which is the best Epiphone Firebird for you!

When it was launched in 1963, the Firebird symbolized innovation and style, featuring Gibson’s first neck-through-body construction and the sleek contours that defined its distinctive aesthetic—a design crafted during the classic car era by renowned automotive designer Ray Dietrich.

Now, Epiphone and Gibson Custom have teamed up to create the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I and 1963 Firebird V. Authentic replicas of the original design that went on to be used by some of your favorite players, including blues legend Johnny Winter, Keith Richards and Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music, to name only a few.

▶ Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V specs:

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. Your Epiphone 1963 Firebird V is available in Frost Blue & Ember Red.

▶ Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I Specs:

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 so you can gig, travel and keep your guitar safe at the same time. The Epiphone 1963 Firebird I is available in Heather Poly, Silver Mist & Inverness Green.

Get that authentic vintage Firebird feel and sound. Available in five nostalgic colors including Heather Poly, Silver Mist, Inverness Green, Frost Blue & Ember Red. Learn more at Epiphone.com

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For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design with models like the Casino, the Texan, and Masterbilt Century Archtop Collection. Epiphone began as the Stathopoulo family business in modern-day Turkey in the 1870s and rose to fame during the jazz age in Manhattan, before joining Gibson brands in 1957. Today, Epiphone continues to make history from its headquarters in Nashville, TN. Epiphones have powered classic recordings by Les Paul, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones along with today’s top artists like Peter Frampton, Gary Clark Jr., Tommy Thayer of KISS, and Lzzy Hale. Epiphone offers innovation, history, and a lifetime guarantee. Whether you are learning your first song in your bedroom, or rocking an arena, Epiphone has always been there, for everyone, for every generation, for every stage.

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