Epiphone - 1963 Firebird I Inverness Green
Epiphone and Gibson Custom have teamed up again to create the 1963-inspired Firebird I – an authentic replica of the guitar designed by legendary automobile designer Ray Dietrich. When it launched in 1963, the Firebird was Gibson’s first neck-through model, and it went on to be used by a wide range of musicians, 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.
Presentation
Inspired by Ray Dietrich’s original design, this reissue offers authentic vintage specifications while remaining accessible to today’s players.
The Firebird I is distinguished by its neck-through construction, combining a 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck, flanked by two mahogany wings. This unique configuration ensures exceptional resonance and increased stability.
With a neck profile inspired by the 1963 Firebird and a Indian laurel fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlays, this guitar offers smooth and comfortable playability.
The hardware is built to historic specifications with Kluson planetary banjo tuners for stable, precise tuning and a Lightning Bar Wraparound bridge for rich sustain and reliable intonation.
The sleek aesthetic is highlighted by a white pickguard with a red Firebird logo embossed on it, which perfectly complements the Inverness Green gloss finish.
Electronically, this Firebird is equipped with a Gibson USA Mini-Humbucker pickup, designed with Alnico 5 magnets to capture the rich, dynamic tones that have defined rock and blues music history.
The pickup is paired with premium components, including CTS potentiometers and a Mallory capacitor, for precise control of volume and tone.
Complete with a signature Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case, the 1963 Firebird I Inverness Green is more than just an instrument: it’s a piece of history, reimagined to meet the needs of modern guitarists while retaining the bold spirit of the original.
Features
Other features
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Epiphone electric guitar
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1963 Firebird I model
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Inverness Green finish
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Mahogany body
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9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through-body
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1963 Firebird neck profile
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Indian laurel fingerboard
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12" fingerboard radius
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22 medium jumbo frets
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Mother of Pearl Dot fretboard inlays
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Graph Tech nut
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43.00mm nut width
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24.75" scale
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1 Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 pickup
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Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, Hand-wired CTS and Mallory capacitor potentiometers
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Nickel hardware
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Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge
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Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary tuners
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Assembled and set to 10-46
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Delivered in Hardshell Case
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Founded in 1873, Epiphone is one of America's oldest and most respected instrument makers. From beginners to professional musicians and guitar collectors, everyone appreciates Epiphone for its affordable versions historic models like the Wilshire and Masterbilt guitars series. Vintage guitar collectors are eager for authentic reissues of Les Paul, Emperor and Casino. Epiphone's impeccable quality rivals that of any guitar maker regardless of your budget, ability or musical taste. Today, with its Signature line and Inspired by Gibson collection, there is an Epiphone for every guitarist.
