Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Reissue, Polaris White

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Authentic vintage construction

At the heart of the Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Reissue lies a construction method that changed the course of electric guitar design. With its 9-ply neck-through-body construction made from mahogany and walnut, this guitar delivers impressive structural integrity and tonal consistency. Unlike set-neck or bolt-on designs, the neck-through construction allows the strings, bridge, and pickups to be mounted directly onto the same continuous piece of wood, maximising sustain, resonance, and tonal transfer. The addition of mahogany body wings enhances warmth and depth, producing a sound that’s rich in character and true to the original Firebird tone. This build method was a revelation when it debuted in the early 1960s, and Epiphone's faithful recreation brings that same ingenuity to you today at a far more accessible price point.

Premium hardware and electronics

This reissue doesn’t just look like a classic—it sounds and feels like one too, thanks to its high-spec electronics and hardware. The guitar features a pair of Gibson USA Firebird mini humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets, chosen for their articulate clarity and punchy midrange. These pickups offer the signature Firebird sound: brighter than full-size humbuckers, yet fatter than single coils, with plenty of bite for rock, blues, and anything in between. To ensure this tone remains uncompromised, Epiphone has hand-wired the controls with CTS potentiometers and Mallory capacitors for a truly vintage signal path. A Switchcraft three-way toggle switch and output jack provide reliable performance and signal integrity, completing a setup that’s both historically accurate and sonically inspiring.

Comfortable and vintage-accurate neck

The neck of the 1963 Firebird V Reissue has been carefully crafted for historical accuracy alongside modern comfort. Featuring a SlimTaper Rounded C profile, it strikes the perfect balance between vintage chunk and sleek playability. Softly rolled fretboard edges add to the worn-in feel, making long playing sessions feel natural and effortless. The rosewood fretboard is topped with 22 medium jumbo frets for smooth navigation, and it’s adorned with period-correct mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays. Even the side dot markers are placed in accurate vintage locations and match the sizing found on original Firebird models. These thoughtful touches help recreate the look and feel of a true early-‘60s Firebird while offering refinements that suit your style today.

Iconic style and expressive vibrato

No Firebird is complete without its unmistakable looks and expressive performance features—and this reissue delivers on both fronts. The iconic reverse body shape and elongated headstock give the guitar its unmistakable silhouette, made even more striking in its Polaris White finish. Completing the aesthetic is the Maestro Vibrola tailpiece, engraved with the Epiphone logo and offering smooth vibrato action for subtle pitch modulation and expressive playing. Kluson “banjo-style” planetary tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability and a nod to the original hardware spec, ensuring both function and form are preserved. With its vintage-correct visuals and stage-ready performance, the Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Reissue captures the essence of a true rock ‘n’ roll icon in every detail.

Specifications

• Product Name: Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Reissue, Polaris White
• Product Code: ECFVR3PWNM1

Body

• Shape: Firebird
• Material: Mahogany (wings)

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck-through
• Profile: 1963 Firebird (SlimTaper Rounded C)
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Nut Width: 43 mm / 1.69 in
• Nut: Graph Tech
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Epiphone ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola with engraved Epiphone logo
• Tuners: Kluson “banjo-style” planetary
• Plating: Nickel
• Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker (Alnico 5)
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker (Alnico 5)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS pots, Mallory caps), 3-way Switchcraft toggle
• Output Jack: Switchcraft 1/4"
• Included Case: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case