Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Electric Guitar - Ember Red, Maestro Vibrola Incl. Hard Case

Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Electric Guitar - Ember Red, Maestro Vibrola Incl. Hard Case

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, Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case.

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.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair. 

Specifications

• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Type:Solidbody
• Body Shape:1963 Firebird V
• Body Material:Mahogany (wings)
• Body Finish:Gloss Polyurethane
• Color:Ember Red
• 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
• Bridge/Tailpiece:ABR Bridge, Maestro Vibrola Tailpiece
• Tuners:Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary
• 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
• Strings:Gibson, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:EIGC63FB5EMRNM1
• Depth at 1st Fret: .862"
  
• Depth at 12th Fret: 1.018"
  

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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