Epiphone Custom 1963 Firebird V Electric Guitar with Maestro Vibrola

Inspired by Gibson Epiphone Custom 1963 Firebird V Electric Guitar with Maestro Vibrola

Few guitars carry as much mystique as the original Gibson Firebird, and now Epiphone — in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop — has faithfully recreated it at a price that makes owning a piece of rock history genuinely possible. The Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V captures every defining detail of Ray Dietrich’s iconic reverse-body design, from its neck-through construction to its vintage-spec electronics, delivering the real Firebird experience without compromise.

Key Features

• Construction: 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through-body with mahogany body wings for superior resonance and sustain
• Pickups: Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker™ pickups with Alnico 5 magnets — the same pickups used in the original
• Electronics: CTS® potentiometers, Mallory™ capacitors, Switchcraft® 3-way toggle selector, and Switchcraft® 1/4″ output jack
• Bridge & Tailpiece: Epiphone ABR-1 bridge with newly redesigned Maestro™ Vibrola™ tremolo, engraved with the Epiphone logo
• Tuners: Kluson® planetary-geared “banjo” tuners, period-correct to the 1963 original
• Finish: Classic vintage Firebird styling
• Includes: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case

Why Buy from Dietze Music

At Dietze Music, we believe you should hear and feel a guitar before it becomes yours — and we’d love for you to come play this Firebird in person at our Lincoln, NE location. Our knowledgeable staff can walk you through everything that makes this instrument special, and we’re always just a call away at (800) 357-1535 if you have questions before you visit.

Ideal For

This guitar is a dream for intermediate to advanced players who want authentic vintage tone and feel, and it’s equally at home with blues, classic rock, or any genre where a distinctive voice matters — just ask Johnny Winter or Keith Richards.

Available Finishes:

• Ember Red
• Frost Blue