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.
Specifications:
Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Strings: Gibson, .010-.046
Body
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Body Shape: 1963 Firebird V
- Body Material: Mahogany (wings)
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Color: Ember Red
Neck
- Neck Material: 9-piece Mahogany/Walnut
- Neck Shape: 1963 Firebird
- Neck Joint: Neck-through
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
- Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
- Number of Frets: 22
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.692"
- Nut Material: GraphTech
Hardware
- Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR Bridge, Maestro Vibrola Tailpiece
- Tuners: Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker
- Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone
- Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch