The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I brings back the Firebird specifications at an affordable price, featuring a 9-ply mahogany and walnut through-neck and mahogany wings on the sides. The Kluson "banjo" planetary tuners support the strings at the headstock, while a Wraparound Lightning bar retains the strings at the end and ensures exceptional sustain. While in keeping with the vintage 1963 Firebird I’s 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 hard case is included.
Specifications
Body
Body: Mahogany
Neck
Neck Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Nut Width: 43mm/ 1.69in
Nut: Graphtech
Neck Profile: 1963 Firebird Through-Neck
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Hardware
Hardware: Nickel
Tailpiece: Wraparound Lightning Bar
Tuners: Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Reflector
Pickguard: White
Electronics
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 magnets