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 TM 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 TM pickup with Alnico 5 magnets, CTS@ potentiometers, a Mallory TM capacitor, and a Switchcraft@ 1/4" output jack, giving this remarkable recreation not only the look but the sound of a classic Firebird
 
An Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case is also included.