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 Cardinal Red. 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 Is 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

• Solidbody Electric Guitar
• Cardinal Red 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
• 8 lbs, 12 oz.
• .840″ Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
• 1.020″ Neck Thickness at 12th Fret