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Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Inspired by Gibson Custom, Frost Blue Overview
The Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola is a striking recreation of the 1963 Firebird as designed by Ray Dietrich - the legendary automotive designer. In collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, this beauty faithfully captures the essence of the original 1963 Firebird V. Its 9-ply neck-through-body construction, made from mahogany and walnut, ensures exceptional sustain and resonance, while the solid mahogany body wings add warmth and depth to its tone.
Aesthetically, the 1963 Firebird V stands out with its sleek Frost Blue gloss finish, striking 3-ply pickguard, and classic Firebird logo. Its Kluson planetary tuners provide precise and reliable tuning, while the Indian Laurel fingerboard with Mother of Pearl trapezoid inlays offers you a smooth feel that'll have you racing across the fretboard.
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View Full DescriptionAuthentic neck-through-body construction
The Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola boasts a 9-ply neck-through-body design crafted from mahogany and walnut, offering superior sustain and stability. This construction method, a hallmark of the original 1963 Firebird, ensures seamless tonal transfer across the entire guitar, delivering a resonance and clarity that set it apart from traditional bolt-on or set-neck designs. The solid mahogany body wings further enhance its tonal warmth, providing a rich, full-bodied sound with exceptional depth. The wings also add to a streamlined, automotive aesthetic.
Premium Gibson USA pickups
Equipped with Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbuckers featuring Alnico 5 magnets, this guitar delivers the crisp, articulate tones that made the original Firebird a legend. These pickups are known for their balanced frequency response, offering clear highs, punchy mids, and tight lows. Perfect for both clean and overdriven tones, these humbuckers bring vintage character to modern playing styles, reviving the Firebird's 60s flare with accuracy.
Expressive maestro vibrola tailpiece
The Maestro Vibrola tailpiece adds an expressive dimension to your playing. Its smooth vibrato action allows for subtle pitch modulation or dramatic dive-bombs without compromising tuning stability. An engraved Epiphone logo on the tailpiece only enhances aesthetic appeal. The Maestro Vibrola enhances your creative possibilities, bending sound however you wish.
High-quality hardware and components
This Firebird features top-tier hardware, including an Epiphone ABR-1 bridge for precise intonation and Kluson planetary tuners for accurate and stable tuning. The electronics are equally premium, with CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors, and a Switchcraft toggle switch and output jack ensuring reliable performance and exceptional sound quality. These components work together to offer a professional-grade playing experience. In collaboration with Gibson Custom shop, you know you're getting a state-of-the-art guitar that's among the best in the Industry when it comes to craftmanship and electronic design.
Vintage aesthetics with modern reliability
From its Frost Blue gloss finish to its 3-ply pickguard adorned with a red Firebird logo, this guitar captures the vintage style of the original 1963 model. The Mother of Pearl trapezoid inlays on the Indian Laurel fingerboard add a touch of elegance, while the historically accurate strap button placement nods to its storied past. Combined with modern construction techniques, this Firebird delivers the perfect blend of classic aesthetics and contemporary performance.
Specifications
- Product Name: Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Inspired by Gibson Custom, Frost Blue
- Product Code: EIGC63FB5FRBNM1
Body
- Body Style: Firebird
- Body Shape: Firebird
- Body Material: 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through construction with solid mahogany wings
- Binding: Single-ply cream on the fretboard
- Finish: Gloss
Neck & fretboard
- Neck Material: 9-ply mahogany/walnut
- Scale Length: 24.75 inches (628.65 mm)
- Profile: 1963 Firebird
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 inches (304.8 mm)
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl trapezoid
- Frets: 22 medium jumbo
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 1.692 inches (43.0 mm)
- Joint: Neck-through-body construction
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge: Epiphone ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola with engraved Epiphone logo
- Tuners: Kluson planetary tuners
- Pickups: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets (neck and bridge)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, hand-wired with CTS potentiometers and Mallory capacitors
- Pickup Selector: Switchcraft 3-way toggle
- Output Jack: 1/4” Switchcraft
- Pickguard: 3-ply white with red Firebird logo hot-stamped
- Case: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case
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