Firebird swagger, neck through sustain, and Gibson tone without the vintage headaches
This Epiphone “Inspired by Gibson Custom” 1963 Firebird V gives you the iconic Ray Dietrich design, neck through construction, and Gibson USA electronics without paying vintage collector prices or babysitting a fragile museum piece.
It is the collaboration between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop that players have been asking for: real Firebird specs, serious hardware, and a stage ready Frost Blue finish that looks as bold as it sounds.
Neck through 9 ply construction for endless sustain
The heart of a great Firebird is that neck through build, and this one nails it. A 9 ply mahogany and walnut neck runs the full length of the guitar, with solid mahogany wings on either side, so every note feels like it blooms out of the whole instrument, not just the neck pocket.
You get that piano like sustain and rock solid stability that makes big chords ring and single notes sing. The gloss Frost Blue finish feels smooth and fast in your hands and the sculpted body sits comfortably whether you are slung low on stage or tracking in the studio.
Gibson USA Firebird mini humbuckers with bite and glass
The pickups are the real deal: Gibson USA Firebird mini humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets in both positions. They hit that sweet spot between full sized humbuckers and bright single coils, with tight low end, glassy highs, and a focused midrange that slices through a mix.
Roll the volumes back and you get crisp, articulate cleans that love pedals. Open them up and those mini humbuckers roar with classic rock crunch and bluesy grind without turning to mush. CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and Switchcraft switch and jack keep the signal pure and reliable night after night.
Maestro Vibrola feel with historic Firebird hardware
The newly redesigned Maestro Vibrola with the engraved Epiphone logo is all about musical shimmer and subtle movement. It is perfect for adding vibrato to sustained chords, expressive bends, and surfy textures without going full dive bomb.
Up at the headstock, Kluson banjo style planetary tuners nail the vintage Firebird look while keeping the feel precise and smooth. Combined with the Epiphone ABR bridge and nickel hardware, you get dependable tuning stability and a classic aesthetic that looks right on stage under lights.
Comfortable playing feel and stage ready details
The 1963 Firebird neck profile feels substantial enough to dig into but refined enough for long sets. The 12 inch Indian laurel fingerboard radius and 22 medium jumbo frets make bends buttery and chords clean, all the way up the neck.
Mother of pearl trapezoid inlays, cream fretboard binding, and gold reflector knobs keep the vibe firmly in vintage territory. Strap buttons in the historic Firebird locations help the guitar hang correctly so you are fighting your riffs, not neck dive.
Gibson Custom inspired vibe, working musician price
Real talk: this is the kind of spec sheet you used to only see on high end Gibson Custom models. Neck through construction, Gibson USA pickups, premium electronics, and historically correct hardware usually mean big custom shop money.
Here you are getting that DNA in a more attainable package that you will actually want to drag to the club, rehearsal, and studio. The included Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case means it travels safely from gig to gig and session to session.
Dialed in and ready from Moore Guitars
This specific Frost Blue Firebird V is in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now, fully inspected and weighed at 8.4 pounds. Our techs, who are all working players, give it a full pro setup before it ever goes in a box so it arrives ready for your rig.
You also get our free 2-3 day shipping, price match support, and 14-Day Return Policy so you can plug it in on your turf and make sure it really fits your hands and your sound.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to Rob or Cory – real players, real conversation, no scripts.
