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Key Features
- Neck-through Firebird construction based on the original 1963 design
- Single Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker with Alnico 5 magnets
- Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge for strong sustain and resonance
- Supplied with Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case
Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue Inspired By Gibson, Cherry Overview
The Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue Inspired By Gibson recreates one of the most distinctive electric guitar designs of the early ’60s with impressive historical accuracy. Originally designed by legendary automotive stylist Ray Dietrich, the Firebird stood apart from traditional guitar construction when it launched, introducing a radical reverse body shape and Gibson’s first-ever neck-through-body design. This reissue captures that same bold spirit while offering vintage specifications at a more accessible price point.
Finished in Cherry and built with a nine-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through core and mahogany body wings, the Firebird I delivers exceptional sustain and a resonant, focused tone. Staying true to the stripped-back original, it features a single bridge pickup and simple control layout, making it a direct, expressive instrument that rewards touch and dynamics. Supplied with an Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case, this Firebird I Reissue is a faithful tribute to a true classic.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionAuthentic 1963 Firebird construction
This reissue follows the original Firebird I blueprint closely, centred around a nine-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through-body design. The neck-through construction enhances sustain and note definition while giving the guitar its distinctive feel and response. Mahogany body wings are attached to either side of the neck core, preserving the tonal character and visual style that made the Firebird such a radical departure from traditional solid body designs when it first appeared in 1963.
Vintage inspired neck and playability
The 1963 Firebird neck profile offers a comfortable, period-correct feel that suits both rhythm and lead playing. A rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets provides a smooth playing surface, while mother-of-pearl dot inlays keep the look clean and understated. A Graph Tech nut supports stable tuning and consistent string response, while the 24.75 inch scale length delivers a familiar Gibson-style feel with slightly looser string tension and a warm tonal character.
Classic Firebird electronics
Staying true to the original Firebird I’s minimalist design, this reissue is fitted with a single Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker in the bridge position. Powered by Alnico 5 magnets, the pickup delivers a focused, cutting tone with plenty of bite and clarity, making it ideal for blues, classic rock, and expressive lead work. The simple master volume and master tone controls are hand-wired using CTS potentiometers and a Mallory capacitor for reliable, vintage-style performance.
Period correct hardware and details
Hardware choices remain faithful to the original specification, including a wraparound Lightning Bar bridge that enhances sustain and keeps things simple and resonant. Kluson banjo-style planetary tuners provide the unmistakable Firebird look while offering smooth, reliable tuning stability. Nickel hardware completes the vintage aesthetic, and the guitar ships in an Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case, ensuring safe transport and storage for this historically accurate reissue.
Specifications
- Product Name: Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue Inspired By Gibson, Cherry
- Product Code: ECFIR3CHNH
Body
- Shape: Firebird
- Construction: Neck-through
- Body Wings: Mahogany
Neck & fretboard
- Neck Material: 9-ply mahogany and walnut
- Neck Profile: 1963 Firebird
- Scale Length: 24.75 inches
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: 22
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dot
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge: Wraparound Lightning Bar
- Tuners: Kluson banjo-style planetary
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker with Alnico 5 magnets
- Controls: Master volume, master tone, hand-wired CTS pots with Mallory capacitor
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