The Firebird Reborn – Vintage Swagger, Modern Reliability
This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V nails what makes a great Firebird: neck-through sustain for days, glassy-meets-gritty mini humbuckers, and that unmistakable offset silhouette that turns heads before you even hit a chord. It feels like a classic, but it is tight, stable, and ready for real-world gigs.
Epiphone teamed up with Gibson Custom Shop on this one, so you are getting vintage-correct Firebird specs at a price that will not wreck your rig budget. Neck-through mahogany and walnut, genuine Gibson USA Firebird mini humbuckers, Maestro Vibrola, and premium CTS, Mallory, and Switchcraft electronics all come stock, plus it ships from our shop dialed in and ready to rip.
Neck-Through Firebird Body That Sings
The 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through construction with solid mahogany wings is the secret sauce here. You get that piano-like sustain and even response up and down the neck, with notes that bloom instead of choking out when you dig in.
The Ember Red gloss finish looks like pure vintage rock history under stage lights. It is slick without feeling plasticky, so the guitar still resonates instead of feeling wrapped in thick poly. Single-ply cream binding around the fretboard ties it all together with a classy, old-school vibe.
Gibson USA Firebird Pickups With Real Bite
The Gibson USA Firebird mini humbuckers are the real deal. They sit right between PAF warmth and single-coil cut: tight low end, focused mids, and glassy highs that stay clear when you roll up the gain.
Clean, they have chime and presence that sit beautifully in a mix. Kick in some dirt and they snarl with that classic Firebird growl without getting muddy. The premium CTS pots, Mallory caps, and Switchcraft switch and jack keep everything responsive, quiet, and reliable on stage and in the studio.
Maestro Vibrola And Kluson Banjo Tuners
The newly redesigned Maestro Vibrola gives you that subtle shimmer and surfy wobble without going nuts on the tuning. It is perfect for chord swells, expressive vibrato, and adding movement to leads without feeling like a Floyd Rose.
Up top, the Kluson banjo-style planetary tuners nail the historic Firebird look and hold tune solid when paired with a proper setup. Nickel hardware throughout keeps the whole guitar looking cohesive and vintage-correct.
1963 Firebird Neck Feel – Fast But Substantial
The 1963 Firebird neck profile hits a sweet spot: slim enough for fast runs and wide bends, but with enough meat to feel solid in your hand. The dual-action truss rod keeps things stable across seasons and tunings.
The Indian laurel fingerboard with a 12 inch radius and 22 medium jumbo frets is built for modern playability. Bends feel buttery, chords stay comfortable, and the fretwork lets you run a low, clean action if that is your thing.
Dialed In At Moore Guitars And Ready To Go
This exact Firebird (serial 24051524448) is in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now, inspected three times and set up by techs who actually gig. You get perfect intonation, comfortable action, and a fresh set of 10s so it feels right from the first chord.
It ships fast with an Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case, free 2-3 day shipping, and our risk-free trial period. If you want a Firebird that looks, feels, and sounds like the real vintage deal without the vintage price or drama, this one is ready to go.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team. No scripts, no pressure, just honest gear talk.
