Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V Guitar with Case
This Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Reissue is an authentic Replica of the legendary guitar. Featuring a Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, a Maestro Vibrola and Firebird Mini Humbuckers.
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V
Born from a collaboration between Epiphone and Gibson Custom, the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V is a historically faithful reissue of one of the most visually striking and tonally distinctive electrics ever made.
Designed in 1963 by automotive legend Ray Dietrich, the Firebird was Gibson's first-ever neck-through-body guitar — a bold move that paid off spectacularly. Now, six decades later, that same iconic guitar is back and it brought all of its vintage charm with it.
A Construction That Hits Different
The secret sauce behind the Firebird's legendary sustain isn't magic — it's wood, and a lot of careful thought about how to connect it. Unlike bolt-on or set-neck designs, the 1963 Firebird V runs a continuous piece of wood straight through the body, anchoring every critical component into the same structure. The result is a guitar that resonates like it's been playing for years, even straight out of the box.
Historic 9-Ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Construction: The multi-laminate neck runs through the entire body, with mahogany wings flanking each side. This isn't just a structural choice — it's the reason this guitar has that thick, singing sustain that players have chased since 1963.
Epiphone ABR-1 Bridge with Maestro Vibrola: The bridge and Maestro Vibrola tailpiece lock things down at the body end with vintage accuracy, while the engraved Epiphone logo on the Vibrola adds a subtle nod to heritage without being too precious about it.
Kluson® Planetary "Banjo" Tuners: Yep, those are banjo tuners. And yes, they look exactly as gloriously weird as they should. More importantly, they hold tune reliably and contribute directly to the Firebird's unmistakable reverse-body aesthetic.
A Neck That Feels Like It Knows You
A guitar can look stunning and still collect dust if it's uncomfortable to play. Fortunately, the 1963 Firebird V feels just as good as it looks. The neck profile is designed to give players a natural, broken-in feel from the very first chord, whether you're running blues scales or making Keith Richards-style mischief at the top of the fretboard.
SlimTaper Rounded C Neck Profile with Soft Fret Edges: The SlimTaper Rounded C profile sits comfortably in the hand without feeling like you're wrapping your fingers around a baseball bat. The softened fret edges keep things smooth during long sessions, so your hand thanks you instead of filing a complaint.
Rosewood Fretboard with Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoid Inlays: The classic trapezoid inlays don't just look gorgeous — they're the kind of visual landmark that helps you find your place on the neck without breaking eye contact with the audience.
22 Medium Jumbo Frets with Historically Accurate Side Dot Placement: The frets offer great playability for both rhythm and lead work, while the historically sized side dots are positioned exactly where vintage Firebirds had them — a small detail that means everything to the purists.
Vintage Tone, Period-Correct Details, and the Hardware to Back It Up
There's vintage-inspired, and then there's vintage-accurate. The 1963 Firebird V lands firmly in the second camp — not just in tone, but in every visual detail from headstock to finish. Epiphone equipped this guitar with genuine Gibson USA hardware and finished it with the kind of careful period-correct spec that makes purists quietly nod in approval.
Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker Pickups with Alnico 5 Magnets: These are genuine Gibson USA pickups, not cheap imposters wearing a fancy suit. They serve up that classic, chimey Firebird bite with plenty of output and clarity to cut through any mix without sounding harsh.
CTS® Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors, and Switchcraft Hardware: The signal chain is loaded with trusted American components that keep your tone honest from pickup to output jack, while industry-standard switching hardware ensures reliable, click-confident pickup selection every time.
Vintage Gloss Finish and Reverse Body Design: The updated Vintage Gloss finish gives the guitar an aged, broken-in look that feels honest rather than artificially distressed, while the Firebird's iconic reverse body shape — still one of the most recognizable silhouettes in rock history — is faithfully reproduced in all its radical glory.
A Classic That Still Earns Its Place on the Wall
The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V isn't trying to be a budget alternative to the Gibson — it's a genuine vintage-spec reissue built to the same historic blueprint, at a price that makes it accessible to working musicians and serious collectors alike.
From the neck-through mahogany construction and Gibson USA pickups to the planetary tuners and Maestro Vibrola, every detail was chosen with intention. If you've ever wanted a Firebird V that plays, sounds, and looks like the real thing without waiting for a vintage one to show up at auction, this is it.
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V Features:
Historic 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through body construction with mahogany wings
SlimTaper, Rounded C-neck profile with soft fretboard edges for comfortable playability
Rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl trapezoid inlays and 22 medium Jumbo frets
Historic-sized side dot markers placed in accurate vintage locations
Vintage Gloss finish for an authentic period-correct look
Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker pickups with Alnico 5 magnets
CTS® potentiometers, Mallory™ capacitors, and Switchcraft® hardware throughout
Kluson® planetary geared "banjo" tuners for vintage-accurate tuning stability
Epiphone ABR-1 bridge and Maestro™ Vibrola™ with engraved Epiphone logo
Includes Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V Guitar with Case Specifications
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
Body Shape: Firebird
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Historic 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through Body Construction
Neck Profile: 1963 Firebird
Nut Width: 1.693” / 43 mm
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75” / 628.65 mm
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
Bridge: Epiphone ABR-1
Tailpiece: Newly redesigned Maestro tremolo with Engraved Epiphone IG Logo
Knobs: Black Top Hat with Reflector
Tuners: Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary
Hardware: Nickel
Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker™ with Alnico 5 Magnets
Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker™ with Alnico 5 Magnets
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors
Case Type: Inspired by Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
Finish Color: Polaris White
Frequently Asked Questions
The Gibson Firebird V is a USA-made instrument with a higher price point, while the Epiphone version is manufactured overseas to bring the same vintage specifications to a more accessible price range. Both share the neck-through construction and mini humbucker configuration, but the Gibson uses different woods and manufacturing standards.
Yes, it includes an Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case, which offers solid protection for storage and transport. It's a nice touch that isn't always standard at this price point.
Yes, this model is equipped with genuine Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker pickups with Alnico 5 magnets, which is a significant upgrade over the pickups found on standard Epiphone models.
A neck-through guitar is built so the neck extends the full length of the body, rather than being bolted on or glued in. This construction method improves resonance and sustain by anchoring the tuners, pickups, and bridge to the same continuous piece of wood.
It can work for an advanced beginner, but it's primarily designed for intermediate to experienced players who appreciate vintage specifications and tonal nuance. The SlimTaper Rounded C neck makes it comfortable to play, but the investment is best suited to someone who will use and appreciate its vintage-accurate features.
