Epiphone Inspired by Gibson 1963 Firebird I Silver Mist
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 Silver Mist. 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 I’s 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 and Paperwork
- Solidbody Electric Guitar
- Silver Mist 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
- 7 lbs, 8 oz.
- .850″ Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
- 1.01″ Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
