Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW

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Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW

Epiphone

1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW

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Product Info

Article Number: 614969
Brand: Epiphone
Model: 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW
Price: $1,758.90

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This Epiphone Firebird V is a seriously cool instrument channeling that vintage vibe. The neck-thru design and Gibson pickups give it a fantastic feel and a thick, powerful tone – perfect for rock, blues, and anything needing a touch of edge. It's a great way to get that Firebird experience without the premium price tag of a Gibson.

Product Description

  • Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW
  • Electric Guitar
  • Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025)
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck-thru-body: Mahogany/Walnut
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Trapezoid 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
  • Pickups: 2 Gibson USA Firebird humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets (neck and bridge)
  • Controls: Volume and tone
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • White pickguard
  • Maestro Vibrola tremolo
  • Kluson "Banjo-Stlye" machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: Polaris White
  • Includes case
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
  • • Walnut-reinforced neck-thru design enhances stability and upper-register clarity.
  • • Gibson USA Firebird humbuckers provide a powerful, articulate vintage tone.
  • • Maestro Vibrola adds expressive tremolo capabilities and classic Firebird vibe.
CONS
  • • The shorter 24.75” scale can feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales.
  • • Mahogany construction contributes to a relatively heavy instrument; may require a strap.
  • • Polaris White finish, while striking, can be prone to showing fingerprints.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany/Walnut
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 Gibson USA Firebird Humbuckers (Alnico 5 Magnets)
Scale Length 629 mm (24.75")
Frets 22
Bridge Maestro Vibrola Tremolo
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Maestro Vibrola offers a more pronounced, vibrato-like effect compared to the subtle shimmer of a vintage Kluson, providing a different expressive range.
Epiphone has clearly worked to replicate the '63 profile, offering a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel, but subtle differences are inevitable compared to the original.
While the Gibson USA pickups deliver a very similar character, the Epiphone versions may lack a tiny bit of the high-end sparkle found in the higher-priced models.

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