Categories›Musical Instruments›Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Inspired by Gibson Custom Ember Red
Updated 10 May 2026
| Brand | Epiphone |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £1329.00 |
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Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Inspired by Gibson Custom Ember Red
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£1301
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Authentic 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 Firebirds 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 youre getting a state-of-the-art guitar thats among the best in the Industry when it comes to craftmanship and electronic design. Vintage aesthetics with modern reliability From its Ember Red 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 Ember Red Product Code: EIGC63FB5EMRNM1 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&rdquo
- Switchcraft Pickguard: 3-ply white with red Firebird logo hot-stamped Case: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case