Epiphone and Gibson Custom have teamed up again to create the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I – an authentic replica of the guitar designed by legendary automotive designer Ray Dietrich. When it was launched in 1963, the Firebird was Gibson’s first neck-through-body model, and it went on to be used by players in a wide range of genres, including blues legend Johnny Winter, Keith Richards and Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music, to name a few. The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I delivers vintage Firebird specifications at an accessible price, including a 9-ply neck-through-body made of mahogany and walnut with mahogany body wings to either side. Kluson planetary geared “banjo” tuners anchor the strings at the headstock, while a Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge holds things down at the other end and ensures exceptional sustain. While in keeping with the vintage 1963 Firebird I’s stripped-down specifications, the electronics are also premium and include a Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker pickup with Alnico 5 magnets, CTS potentiometers, a Mallory capacitor, and a Switchcraft 1/4” output jack, giving this remarkable recreation not only the look but the sound of a classic Firebird I. An Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case is also included.

*Every instrument shipped out from Rhapsody Music goes through a professional inspection before sale. As for shipping, we provide one final inspection to make sure everything is in order before an item is shipped. This inspection includes evaluation of pots, pickups, neck, fretboard, body, headstock, hardware, and electronics. However, if you receive any product from Rhapsody and you are unsatisfied with the quality apart from what was described on Reverb, please note that if you decide to return the product know that you (the purchaser) will have to pay a restock fee/shipping fee as we have to then take back the product then resale after inspection. Due to the instruments being displayed in store, the original box and/or packing material may not be included, even if listed as Brand New. Know that we appreciate your business as we are a local business and do what we can to get you the right product at the right price!*