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Description

The Epiphone Firebird, a unique solidbody electric guitar that adds flair to any guitarist's collection. The Epiphone Firebird features a reversed mahogany body with an elegant Vintage Sunburst finish and a comfortable SlimTaper C profile neck for fast, low-action playing. Loaded with two Epiphone ProBucker humbucking pickups, the Firebird produces a fat, growling tone perfect for rock and blues. Guitarists seeking an iconic, high-performance electric guitar with premium components will appreciate the Epiphone Firebird's exceptional quality and value. Available now at Guitar Center, pick up your Epiphone Firebird today.

Reversed Mahogany Body Provides Striking Looks and Resonance

The Epiphone Firebird's reversed mahogany body turns heads with its distinctive shape and gorgeous Vintage Sunburst finish. Mahogany provides warmth, depth and resonance, allowing the Firebird to produce a rich, sustaining tone. Its semi-hollowbody construction reduces weight while enhancing resonance for an acoustic-like sound and feel. The Firebird's reversed body moves the treble side of the guitar forward, balancing the instrument for a comfortable playing experience.

Epiphone ProBucker Pickups Deliver Powerful, Articulate Tone

Two Epiphone ProBucker humbucking pickups provide the Epiphone Firebird with a hot, articulate voice perfect for rock, blues and classic rock. The neck ProBucker has an airy, bright tone for articulate leads and rhythm playing. The bridge ProBucker produces a punchy, growling tone ideal for solos, power chords and hard rock. Together, these pickups provide a wide range of tones, from warm and smooth to aggressive and snarling.

SlimTaper C Neck and 22-Fret Laurel Fretboard Enable Fast Playing

The Epiphone Firebird features a smooth-playing SlimTaper C profile neck made from mahogany and walnut. Its slim, rounded shape provides comfort and speed, allowing intricate solos and rapid chord changes. The Firebird's 22-fret Indian laurel fretboard has a 12" radius and trapezoid inlays for an authentic vintage feel. Combined with its low-action setup, the Epiphone Firebird's neck and fretboard facilitate fast, articulate playing across the fretboard.

Premium Hardware and Electronics Provide Exceptional Performance

The Epiphone Firebird includes premium hardware and electronics for enhanced playability and tone. It features Grover 18:1 ratio mini tuners for quick, accurate tuning; a Graph Tech nut for correct intonation; and CTS potentiometers for smooth volume and tone control. A stopbar tailpiece and tune-o-matic bridge provide stable intonation and sustain. The Epiphone Firebird's premium components highlight its exceptional quality and value.

Open Box Epiphone Firebird Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 197881457112
Open Box Epiphone Firebird Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 197881457112
Open Box Epiphone Firebird Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 197881457112

Features

  • Gloss-finished mahogany body
  • C slim taper 9-play mahogany/walnut neck and 22-fret Indian laurel fretboard
  • Epiphone Probucker FB 720 neck and bridge pickups with 3-way switching
  • LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge and LockTone stopbar

Specs

Body
  • Body style: Firebird V
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper C-profile
  • Neck wood: Mahogany/walnut
  • Joint: Neck-thru
Fingerboard
  • Material: Indian laurel
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoids
  • Nut width/material: 1.69"/Graph Tech
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: ProBucker FB720
  • Bridge: ProBucker FB720
  • Control layout: 1 neck volume, 1 bridge volume, 1 neck tone, 1 bridge tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way Epiphone toggle
  • Special electronics: CTS electronics
Hardware
  • Bridge: LockTone tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Grover Mini 18:1 ratio 
  • Finish: Nickel

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Reviews

4.78

23 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

This is an amazing instrument in all regards.
This is an amazing instrument in all regards.
This is an amazing instrument in all regards.
This is an amazing instrument in all regards.
This is an amazing instrument in all regards.
Totally impressed
Wow!
Waited a year for it to come back in stock
Awesome cool
Minor issues, all in all though it's a solid guitar!
Minor issues, all in all though it's a solid guitar!
Crazy Cool!
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming18
  2. Practicing18
  3. Recording17
  4. Rock Concerts13
  5. Small Venues13
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. Had some fret spurs1
  3. Poor Pick Up1
  4. There are no cons all pro's1
  5. I have yet to find a negative.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced17
  2. Professional Musician5
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play20
  2. Good Feel18
  3. Good Pick Up17
  4. Good Tone17
  5. Solid Electronics17

Reviewed by 23 customers

  • Would Buy Again!

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byChris

    fromAsheville

    I rotate amoung 8 electric guitars. This Firebird makes me smile. It's easy to play even though the geometry is unique. I put custom pups in mine. I should have just kept the FB720s that came with it. I recommend this Firebird for It's unique style and playability. Johnny Winter lives!

  • Awesome Guitar for the money

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byDan

    fromCedar Rapids, Iowa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This guitar took some time to settle in and get setup but once it got where I wanted it, it plays and sounds awesome. Very impressed for an Epiphone. #sweepstakes

  • This guitar is Awesome!

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byJeffrey

    fromFlorida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The guitar plays great, very comfortable sitting or standing, and sounds amazing! I never thought that I would care for this style, but I was wrong. I have many guitars (50+). Many different shapes and sizes. Just a side note, the neck feels a little longer than the average guitar and the nut feels a little more narrow. These differences are not significant, but noticeable. The guitar is well balanced (not neck heavy). I love the through neck. I feel that this allows for better tone and resonation. The guitar played OK out of the box. It did have some sharp frets. The action was a little high. I took it to my luthier for a complete setup and now it feels amazing.

  • This is an amazing instrument in all regards.

    5

    submitted10 months ago

    byBuckwild

    fromWashington State

    I feel this instrument is overlooked a lot with most people leaning towards strat & les pauls. As someone who's played schecter blackjacks & strats most of my life. In amazed I haven't gone to this guitar earlier in the 20 years of playing. I truly love its tone, heavy yet clean tone.

  • Most impressive guitar I have purchased

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDan

    fromNorman, Ok

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I jam with my friends twice a week with this guitar. It has an incredible tone, and really cuts through the mix of four other guitars. Easy playing, great feel.

  • Great guitar!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byDanny

    fromGeorgia

    This Guitar plays magnificent! So Smooth! I don't care if it was made in China. It plays and sounds great. Once I pick it up I just cannot put it down. I had a Gibson Firebird classic before and it never played this good, no matter what I did! I can't say enough about this Guitar. It is about 2 lbs lighter than the original Gibson firebird. The Grover tuner are so much better than the old original tuners that were terrible and clunky. I Love American made Gibson Guitars and have 2, but this guitar cannot be beat for the price! I honestly wouldn't take what I paid for it right now.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMichelle

    fromundisclosed

    Does this come with a case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byvince

    fromSan Marcos CA

    Does this guitar come in a left handed model?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byvince

    fromSan Marcos CA

    Does this guitar come in a left handed model?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDanny

    fromundisclosed

    Where is it made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Epiphone Firebird is made in China.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byB

    fromundisclosed

    Does this guitar come with a case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Epiphone Firebird does not come with a case.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byChristopher H

    fromNorth Carolina

    Any idea on the availability? When this guitar will be in stock? Got to have it. Thank you!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byTR

    fromPaducah Ky

    I bought an Epiphone Firebird from you Dec 2020, I am having issues with the Pickup selector switch. Is it still under warranty?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    There is a lifetime warranty. Please  "http://www2.gibson.com/Support/Warranty-Service-Centers.aspx"

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byNorm

    fromundisclosed

    Does this guitar come with a case??

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call and we’ll help you pick something out – 877 687 5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byIan

    fromVirginia

    Will this guitar be going off sale any time soon? I absolutely have to have this guitar but I'm currently saving all my money for college so I won't have money for it for a few years. will it still be on sale then?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I'm sorry, we have no prior knowledge of sales. Keep checking

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bynoobyguitarist

    fromclinton ia

    does this guitar come with a case/gigbag or would i have to buy a case

    Open Reply - Thomas
    You would need to purchase a case. Give us a call to help you find something – 877-687-5403
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