Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Inverness Green

973.16 GBP*

Description

Collaboration between Gibson USA and Epiphone with Gibson pickup, Kluson tuners and a Gibson hardshell case Electric guitar with full-length neck A 9-strip mahogany/walnut neck Neck-through construction Mahogany body (sides) Indian Laurel fingerboard with 22 frets One Graph Tech nut Mother or Pearl inlays Bridge pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini humbucker with Alnico 5 magnet 1x master volume, 1x Master-Tone (hand-wired) One wraparound lightning bar bridge Kluson machine heads including a Gibson custom hardshell case In a remarkable collaboration, Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop have combined their expertise to create the Epiphone Custom 1963 Firebird I. This guitar is a faithful tribute to the original design by Ray Dietrich, a renowned designer from the automotive industry. When it was introduced in 1963, the Firebird was a first for Gibson - it was the first model with a full-length neck. It quickly found favour with artists of various musical genres. Names such as blues icon Johnny Winter, Keith Richards and Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music were among its prominent users. The "Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I" from Epiphone offers the classic specifications of the Firebird at an attractive price. With a 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck that blends seamlessly into the mahogany body, as well as faithful Kluson tuners that provide a robust tuning. The Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge completes the setup and promises impressive sustain. The Epiphone is powered and amplified by a Gibson-USA mini-humbucker equipped with Alnico 5 magnets and supported by CTS controls and Mallory capacitors. A Gibson Custom Hardshell-Case is naturally included to ensure that the guitar always rests securely during storage or transportation. Front view Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Inverness Green