{"product_id":"epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-custom-1963-firebird-i-reissue-cherry","title":"Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I Reissue - Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted in partnership with Gibson Custom, now featuring a rosewood fretboard Epiphone has once again joined forces with Gibson Custom to introduce the Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I Reissue – a faithful recreation of the groundbreaking design by renowned automotive stylist Ray Dietrich. Originally unveiled in 1963, the Firebird™ marked Gibson’s first neck-through-body construction and quickly became a favorite among players across genres, including blues icon Johnny Winter, Keith Richards and Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird I Reissue brings classic Firebird details to a wider audience, now enhanced with a rosewood fretboard. It features a 9-ply neck-through-body crafted from mahogany and walnut, flanked by solid mahogany wings. The fretboard hosts 22 medium jumbo frets and understated mother-of-pearl dot inlays. At the headstock, Kluson® planetary geared “banjo” tuners ensure smooth tuning stability, complemented by a Graph Tech® nut and the Inspired by Gibson Double Diamond emblem on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A Lightning Bar Wraparound bridge provides rock-solid performance and excellent sustain, with compensation for precise intonation. True to the minimalist spirit of the original 1963 Firebird I, the electronics are top-tier: a Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker™ with Alnico 5 magnets, CTS® controls for master volume and tone, a Black Beauty paper-in-oil capacitor, and a Switchcraft® ¼-inch output jack deliver authentic tone and reliability. Each guitar ships with an Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom hardshell case for premium protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eShape: Firebird I\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Mahogany and walnut neck-through with mahogany wings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany and walnut neck-through\u003cbr\u003eProfile: 1963 Firebird\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 628.65 mm\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Graph Tech\u003cbr\u003eInlay: Dot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Wraparound Lightning\u003cbr\u003eKnobs: Gold Top Hats with silver inserts\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Kluson banjo-style\u003cbr\u003ePlating: Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: Firebird Alnico 5\u003cbr\u003eControls: 1 volume, 1 tone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49660045459698,"sku":"BM711106237329","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6363\/5698\/files\/ECFIR3CHNH_1.png?v=1781063209","url":"https:\/\/www.bettermusic.com.au\/products\/epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-custom-1963-firebird-i-reissue-cherry","provider":"Better Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}