{"product_id":"used-epiphone-1963-firebird-i-silver-mist","title":"Used Epiphone 1963 Firebird I - Silver Mist","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsed Epiphone 1963 Firebird I - Silver Mist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \"Inspired by Gibson Custom\" 1963 Firebird I is a must-have for any player who craves vintage vibe and tone without the vintage price tag. This isn't just an Epiphone; it's a collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, ensuring an authentic recreation of a legendary design. The guitar's foundation is a distinctive 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through construction, providing incredible sustain and a lively, resonant tone. The body is completed with mahogany wings, which add to the guitar's rich, full-bodied sound, perfect for the raw, rebellious blues and rock tones it was born to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of this Firebird's sound is the single Gibson USA Firebird mini humbucker in the bridge position. This pickup, with its Alnico 5 magnets, delivers a unique voice—a perfect blend of humbucker depth and single-coil sparkle, offering a clear, defined sound that cuts through the mix. The stripped-down electronics, featuring a Master Volume and Master Tone, are hand-wired with premium CTS potentiometers and a Mallory capacitor for exceptional clarity and control. This simple, no-nonsense setup, combined with the vintage-correct Kluson \"Banjo-style\" Planetary tuners and a Wraparound Lightning Bar bridge, makes this guitar a true player's machine, just like the originals favored by blues legend Johnny Winter and rock icons like Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Eric Clapton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-116 citation-end-116\"\u003ePalen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCondition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis item includes everything pictured.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49650252022017,"sku":"23091523658","price":998.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1298\/4787\/files\/Artboard1copy5_e2e63f55-a30d-4f2c-a90b-a2fdafed190c.png?v=1783706926","url":"https:\/\/www.palenmusic.com\/products\/used-epiphone-1963-firebird-i-silver-mist","provider":"Palen Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}