Epiphone 1963 Firebird V (ember red)

Alternative Design Guitar

CHF 1425.00
MSRP: CHF 1959.00

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Product #	248319
Brand	Epiphone
Category	Alternative Design Guitars
Brand Category	Epiphone - Alternative Design Guitars
Series	Epiphone Inspired by Gibson
Release date	April 2024
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Made in Collaboration With Gibson Custom

9-ply neck-through mahogany and walnut body, Kluson planetary tuners, Maestro Vibrola, Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker pickups, CTS pots, Mallory caps, Switchcraft pickup selector switch and 1/4” output jack, hardshell case

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Description

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 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 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-1 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.

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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case

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Product Number	248319
Brand	Epiphone
Series	Inspired by Gibson
Category	Alternative Design Guitar
Brand Category	Epiphone - Alternative Design Guitars
Relevancy rank	160 of 239
Date	April 2024

Properties

- Body Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
- Neck Profile: 1963 Firebird
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Bridge: Epiphone ABR
- Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
- Pickups: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet

Warranty

Manufacturer Warranty (3 years) :

Specifications

Body:
- 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 Construction
Hardware:
- Finish: 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: Nickel
- Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Electronics:
- Neck 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" Switchcraft

Brand

Epiphone is a brand under the Gibson umbrella, known for producing a wide range of musical instruments, including electric and acoustic guitars and basses. Epiphone instruments offer solid craftsmanship and excellent value for musicians, making them a popular choice for those seeking Gibson-style quality at a more accessible price point. They are often favored by both beginners and experienced players for their affordability and performance.

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