Epiphone 1963 Firebird V; Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar - Frost Blue with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 8.8lb Epiphone will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location. This guitar is in excellent condition with a tiny scratch on the pick guard, and zero fret wear. For condition, refer to photos.


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The Epiphone 1963 Firebird V in Frost Blue is a stunning recreation of the original design introduced in 1963, brought to life through a collaboration between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop. Inspired by the original model from legendary auto designer Ray Dietrich, this guitar captures the unique neck-through-body construction and vintage Firebird tone that made it a favorite of Johnny Winter, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and many others. Featuring premium components, vintage-style hardware, and a sleek frost blue finish, this Firebird V blends classic tone and style with modern reliability—all at an accessible price point.

Features/Specs

Body

• Body Style: Firebird
• Body Shape: Firebird
• Body Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through
• Side: Solid Mahogany Wings
• Binding: Single-ply Cream, Fretboard
• Body Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Profile: 1963 Firebird
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid
• Joint: Neck-Through-Body Construction

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Epiphone ABR
• Tailpiece: Maestro Vibrola
• Tuning Machines: Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary
• Pickguard: 3-ply White; Firebird Logo Hotstamp in Red
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: Black with Epiphone Logo in Gold
• Control Knobs: Gold with Silver Reflectors (Frost Blue) or Black with Silver Reflectors (Ember Red)
• Switch Tip: Ivory
• Control Covers: Black with Inspired by Gibson Custom Hotstamped Logo
• Strap Buttons: 3 - Bottom, Shoulder, and Neck Heel - Historic Firebird Strap Button Placement Locations
• Mounting Rings: Nickel

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4” Switchcraft

Other

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Hardshell