Epiphone 1963 Firebird I InvernessGreen
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Epiphone
1963 Firebird I InvernessGreen
Product Info
Article Number:
569517
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1963 Firebird I InvernessGreen
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$1,307.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Firebird I is a seriously cool-looking and surprisingly versatile instrument. The mahogany body and those mini-humbuckers give it a warm, punchy tone perfect for rock, blues, and even some cleaner styles. It’s a great way to get that classic Firebird vibe without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Epiphone 1963 Firebird I InvernessGreen
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in neck-thru-body: Mahogany / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 629 mm
- Neck profile: 1963 Firebird
- Pickup: Epiphone Custom Shop Alnico 5 mini humbucker
- Original Style Kluson banjo machine heads
- Wrap-around stopbar bridge
- Colour: Inverness Green
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain; a classic Firebird tone.
- • Custom Shop Alnico 5 mini-humbuckers offer focused, articulate output.
- • Set-neck construction enhances sustain and upper-midrange clarity.
- • Original Kluson banjo tuners provide reliable, vintage-style tuning stability.
CONS
- • Inverness Green finish might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic preferences.
- • The shorter scale length (629mm) impacts string tension and feel.
- • While versatile, it's not a shredder’s dream; leans toward classic tones.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany/Walnut
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Epiphone Custom Shop Alnico 5 Mini Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm
Frets
22 (Medium Jumbo)
Bridge
Wrap-around Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Epiphone has done a commendable job replicating the 1963 profile – it’s slim and comfortable, but slightly more modern than the original, offering a more accessible feel.
Absolutely; the Klusons provide a more precise and stable tuning experience, closer to the feel of vintage hardware and reducing tuning instability under heavier playing.
Yes, the 629mm scale feels noticeably tighter, which might require adjusting your string gauge or getting used to a slightly different bending feel. It’s still very playable, just a different experience.
