Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue CR
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Epiphone
1963 Firebird I Reissue CR
Product Info
Article Number:
614966
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1963 Firebird I Reissue CR
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$1,483.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Firebird I Reissue is a seriously cool axe channeling that vintage Gibson vibe. The neck-thru design makes it surprisingly playable, and the Firebird humbucker delivers a thick, powerful tone perfect for rock, blues, and anything needing a bit of edge. It's a premium-priced instrument that offers a lot of mojo for the money, especially for players chasing a unique look and feel.
Product Description
- Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue CR
- Electric Guitar
- Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025)
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck-thru-body: Mahogany/Walnut
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 1963 Firebird
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- Graph Tech nut
- 22 frets
- Pickup: Gibson USA Firebird humbucker with Alnico 5 magnets (bridge)
- Controls: Volume and tone
- White pickguard
- Wraparound "Lightning" Bar bridge
- Kluson "Banjo-Stlye" machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Cardinal Red
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant sustain and vintage character.
- • Neck-thru design enhances upper fret access and note fluidity.
- • Gibson USA Firebird humbucker provides powerful, articulate tone.
- • Kluson banjo-style tuners offer smooth, reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • Heavier than average due to the mahogany construction; can be fatiguing.
- • Rosewood fingerboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Stylized design limits versatility; not ideal for all genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany/Walnut
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Gibson USA Firebird humbucker (Alnico 5)
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
Wraparound "Lightning" Bar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Epiphone has done a commendable job replicating the 1963 profile – it's thinner than later Firebird necks, offering a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel, though subtle differences exist.
While not identical to the Gibson Custom models, the finish is quite good for an Epiphone – expect a glossy Cardinal Red with reasonable consistency, though minor imperfections are possible.
It captures much of the original's character – a thick, mid-focused tone with a strong output – though it may lack some of the nuanced complexity of the very top-tier vintage pickups.
