Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Silver Mist
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Epiphone
1963 Firebird I Silver Mist
Product Info
Article Number:
569518
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
1963 Firebird I Silver Mist
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$1,186.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone Firebird I is a real looker and delivers a fantastic vintage vibe. The mahogany construction and those mini-humbuckers provide a unique, punchy tone perfect for rock, blues, and garage rock. It's a great option for players seeking a distinctive aesthetic and feel without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Silver Mist
- 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: Silver Mist
- Includes case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • Custom Shop Alnico 5 mini-humbuckers offer a unique, vintage-inspired bite.
- • The 1963 Firebird neck profile feels comfortable and familiar to vintage players.
- • Walnut reinforcement adds stability and improved upper-register clarity.
CONS
- • Silver Mist finish, while striking, might be a fingerprint magnet.
- • Shorter 629mm scale limits low-end extension compared to longer scale guitars.
- • The Firebird design inherently limits versatility for very modern, high-gain genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany/Walnut
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Epiphone Custom Shop Alnico 5 Mini-Humbucker
Scale Length
629 mm
Frets
22 (Medium Jumbo - estimated based on Firebird specs)
Bridge
Wrap-Around Stopbar
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated based on Firebird models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Epiphone has done a commendable job replicating the '63 Firebird neck, though it's not a perfect clone; expect a slightly more modern feel with a bit less of the original's quirky character.
Yes, they offer smoother tuning stability and a classic vintage look, a nice touch for the price point and contribute to the overall feel of the instrument.
The shorter scale makes string bends easier, but it does result in a slightly softer low-end compared to longer scale guitars; it's a trade-off to consider.
