Epiphone Firebird I 1963 Reissue Cardinal Red IBGCS

Essential Information About the 1963 Firebird I Reissue Cardinal Red Guitar

• 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck-through with mahogany wings for exemplary sustain and stability.


• Gibson USA Firebird Alnico 5 minihumbucker at the bridge, delivering the iconic Firebird sound with precise attack and clarity.


• Vintage hardware: Kluson "banjo" planetary tuners and wraparound Lightning Bar bridge.


• Premium electronics (CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitor, Switchcraft jack) and hard case included.

A Legend Faithfully Reissued with the "Reverse" Design

Designed in the spirit of the original 1963 Firebird I, this Inspired by Gibson Custom version embraces the minimalist philosophy of the single-pickup model and its neck-through architecture. It stands as the most stripped-down option in the Firebird family, featuring a bold Cardinal Red finish while benefiting from high-end modern components for impeccable stage reliability.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a responsive instrument, the Firebird I excels in rock, blues, garage, classic hard rock, and indie. Its dynamics and single bridge pickup favor sharp pick playing, powerful riffing, and slide, while remaining surprisingly comfortable with bright clean tones.

The Sound

The Firebird Alnico 5 minihumbucker delivers a tight and snappy tone, with bright highs, present mids, and controlled lows. Combined with the neck-through design, it offers long sustain and excellent note definition. The mahogany body adds a contained warmth that balances the pickup's brightness. The wraparound Lightning Bar bridge provides a crisp attack and stable intonation. With simple volume and tone controls, you can easily shift from vintage crunchy overdrive to biting cleans by adjusting the knobs to sculpt your tone.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve balance and feel under the fingers, choose a set of nickel electric strings 10-46 (standard) or 9-42 depending on your touch. A quality 6.35 mm instrument cable will ensure a reliable signal to your amp. The Inspired by Gibson Custom hard case is included for transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Body	mahogany (wings) with neck-through construction	Bridge/tailpiece	wraparound Lightning Bar
Shape	Firebird "reverse"	Tuners	Kluson "banjo" planetary
Finish	Cardinal Red	Knobs	Black Top Hat with reflector
Material	9-ply mahogany/walnut (neck-through)	Pickguard	white
Profile	1963 Firebird neck-through	Configuration	1 pickup
Fingerboard	rosewood	Bridge pickup	Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker, Alnico 5 magnets
Frets	22	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Inlays	Mother-of-Pearl dots	Potentiometers	CTS
Nut	Graph Tech	Capacitor	Mallory
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Output jack	Switchcraft 6.35 mm
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm