The Epiphone Firebird in Kerry Green brings one of Gibson's most distinctive electric guitar designs into the Inspired by Gibson range, combining the unmistakable reverse-body silhouette with traditional neck-through construction and dedicated Firebird-style pickups.

Its 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through centre section, mahogany body wings and bound rosewood fingerboard provide a strong foundation for sustain and resonance, while a pair of Epiphone ProBucker FB720 Firebird pickups deliver a bright, articulate humbucking response that sits somewhere between conventional humbuckers and single coils.

This pre-owned example is presented in Excellent Condition, showing only very light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional. A gigbag is included.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Epiphone
Model	Firebird
Finish	Kerry Green
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Construction	Neck-Through
Neck	9-Ply Mahogany / Walnut
Fingerboard	Bound Rosewood
Pickups	ProBucker FB720 Firebird
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition
Included	Gigbag
Main Appeal	Classic Firebird design with dedicated Firebird pickups
Best For	Rock, blues, alternative, indie and classic rock

Condition Overview

Excellent Condition

This Epiphone Firebird in Kerry Green is presented in Excellent Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Excellent Condition means the guitar shows very light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional and particularly well presented.

What's Included?

✔ Epiphone Firebird Kerry Green
✔ Gigbag

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

• Excellent overall condition
• Very light signs of previous use
• Kerry Green finish
• Gigbag included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Epiphone Firebird has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Neck Firebird pickup tested
• Bridge Firebird pickup tested
• 3-way selector checked
• Individual volume controls tested
• Individual tone controls checked
• Output jack tested
• Neck condition assessed
• Rosewood fingerboard inspected
• Frets checked
• Grover tuning machines assessed
• Tune-O-Matic bridge checked
• Stop Bar tailpiece inspected
• Hardware assessed
• General playability checked
• Gigbag checked for general usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Bridge setup
• Hardware
• General playability

Minor setup movement can naturally occur during transport as wooden instruments respond to temperature and humidity changes.

What Makes The Epiphone Firebird Special?

The Firebird stands apart from almost every other Gibson-family electric guitar because of its unusual neck-through construction and reverse-body design. Rather than attaching a separate neck to the body, the central mahogany/walnut laminate runs continuously through the instrument, with mahogany wings forming the remainder of the body.

The Kerry Green version combines that distinctive construction with dedicated ProBucker FB720 Firebird pickups, which are not simply mini humbuckers. Their internal design uses blade magnets within the coils rather than conventional pole pieces, helping create the clear, cutting and harmonically rich response associated with classic Firebird guitars.

Key Features & Benefits

9-Ply Mahogany / Walnut Neck-Through Construction

The Firebird uses a multi-piece neck-through structure made from alternating mahogany and walnut.

Because the neck, pickups, bridge and tailpiece are all positioned along the same central structural section, the design provides excellent continuity through the instrument and contributes to its distinctive sustain and resonance.

Mahogany Body Wings

Mahogany wings complete the Firebird body shape, adding familiar warmth and midrange alongside the stiffer multi-piece centre section.

ProBucker FB720 Firebird Pickups

The guitar uses two Epiphone ProBucker FB720 Firebird pickups.

These Alnico 2 units are constructed specifically to recreate traditional Firebird pickup architecture rather than conventional mini-humbucker design.

The result is:

• Clear attack
• Strong note separation
• Bright upper-mid definition
• Lower noise than single coils
• Excellent response to overdrive
• Distinctive vintage-inspired Firebird character

SlimTaper C Neck

The SlimTaper C profile provides a comfortable modern playing feel without making the neck excessively thin.

It works particularly well for fast position changes, rhythm playing and lead work.

Bound Rosewood Fingerboard

The bound rosewood fingerboard adds a more premium feel and appearance, complemented by pearloid trapezoid inlays.

Grover Mini Rotomatic Tuners

Six-in-line Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners provide dependable and precise tuning adjustment while maintaining the Firebird's distinctive reverse-headstock appearance.

LockTone Hardware

The Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece provide individual intonation adjustment and secure string anchoring.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Epiphone Firebird vs Epiphone Les Paul

A Les Paul uses a conventional set-neck design with a thicker single-cut body and full-sized humbuckers. The Firebird feels longer and more open physically, with dedicated Firebird pickups providing a brighter, more cutting response.

Epiphone Firebird vs Epiphone SG

Both can cover blues and rock extremely well, but the Firebird's neck-through construction, reverse body and specialised pickups give it a noticeably different feel and sound from the lighter, double-cut SG.

Firebird Pickups vs Mini Humbuckers

Although similar in physical size, Firebird pickups and mini humbuckers are internally different.

Traditional mini humbuckers use a construction derived from conventional PAF-style humbuckers, while Firebird pickups use blade magnets positioned within the coils.

That difference contributes to the Firebird's brighter and more immediate response.

Who Is It For?

Rock players – Firebird pickups offer plenty of definition when used with overdrive and distortion.

Blues guitarists – The neck pickup provides an articulate alternative to the thicker sound of a conventional humbucker.

Alternative and indie musicians – The unusual pickup response and distinctive appearance work particularly well in more individual guitar rigs.

Classic rock players – The Firebird format has a long association with blues-rock and classic guitar-driven music.

Players wanting something different from a Les Paul or SG – The construction, feel and tone are genuinely distinctive rather than simply cosmetic alternatives.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Classic rock
• Blues
• Blues rock
• Rock
• Alternative
• Indie
• Garage rock
• Americana
• Hard rock
• Psychedelic rock
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Pedal-based rigs

Why Choose A Firebird?

The Firebird offers something genuinely different from more familiar Gibson-inspired designs.

Its long body proportions, reverse headstock and neck-through construction produce a playing experience unlike a Les Paul or SG, while the dedicated Firebird pickups offer greater brightness and articulation than many conventional humbuckers.

For players who like Gibson-style scale length and hum-cancelling pickups but want more bite, definition and visual individuality, the Firebird is a particularly interesting option.

Story & Context

The original Gibson Firebird appeared in 1963 and was developed with automotive designer Ray Dietrich.

Its reverse-body outline and through-neck construction were radical departures from Gibson's existing Les Paul and SG designs and gave the Firebird an identity all its own.

The design has remained associated with players looking for something visually striking but still capable of delivering serious rock and blues tones.

This Epiphone version preserves many of the key ingredients of the original concept, including:

• Reverse Firebird body
• Reverse headstock
• Neck-through construction
• Dedicated Firebird pickups
• 24.75" scale
• Tune-O-Matic and Stop Bar hardware

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Epiphone
Model	Firebird
Finish	Kerry Green
Model Code	EIFBKGNH
Body Shape	Firebird
Body Wings	Mahogany
Body Finish	Gloss
Neck Material	9-Ply Mahogany / Walnut
Neck Construction	Neck-Through-Body
Neck Profile	SlimTaper C
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Binding	Single-Ply
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 304.8mm
Scale Length	24.75" / 628.65mm
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Material	Graph Tech
Nut Width	43mm / 1.69"
Fingerboard Inlays	Pearloid Trapezoid
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Epiphone ProBucker FB720 Firebird
Bridge Pickup	Epiphone ProBucker FB720 Firebird
Pickup Magnets	Alnico 2
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Potentiometers	CTS
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Tuning Machines	Grover Mini Rotomatic Six-in-Line
Headstock	Reverse Firebird
Pickguard	3-Ply White with Red Firebird Graphic
Hardware Finish	Nickel
Included	Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Excellent Condition

Firebird Pickup Specification Note

The ProBucker FB720 pickups should not be confused with conventional mini humbuckers.

Firebird pickups use two blade magnets positioned within the coils and omit the traditional adjustable pole-piece construction found in many humbuckers.

This gives them a distinctive response with greater treble clarity and note definition while retaining hum-cancelling operation.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The ProBucker Firebird pickups and traditional control circuit are completely passive.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Epiphone Firebird in Kerry Green is an excellent choice for anyone looking for something more distinctive than the usual Les Paul, SG or Stratocaster format.

Its neck-through mahogany/walnut construction, rosewood fingerboard and dedicated ProBucker FB720 Firebird pickups give it genuine tonal and structural differences rather than relying purely on its dramatic styling.

The Kerry Green finish complements the unconventional body shape particularly well, while the SlimTaper neck and Grover tuners make it a practical guitar for regular playing.

Presented in Excellent Condition and supplied with a gigbag, this is a strong pre-owned option for rock, blues, indie and alternative players.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying pre-owned can provide excellent value while allowing access to distinctive models and finishes without paying the full cost of a new instrument.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed so its condition and included items are clearly represented.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new and pre-owned musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
• Birmingham's largest independent music store
• 6,000+ Trustpilot reviews
• Expert musician-led advice
• Extensive experience with guitars and pre-owned equipment
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Clear condition grading
• Competitive prices on leading music brands
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Your existing guitar could help towards the cost of this Epiphone.

Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, keyboards and a wide range of other musical equipment.

Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your current gear could be worth towards this Epiphone Firebird.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is this Epiphone Firebird?

It is finished in Kerry Green.

Is this a neck-through guitar?

Yes. It uses a 9-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through-body construction.

What are the body wings made from?

The body wings are mahogany.

What pickups does it use?

It uses two Epiphone ProBucker FB720 Firebird pickups.

Are these mini humbuckers?

No. Although they are similar in size, true Firebird pickups use a different internal construction from conventional mini humbuckers.

What magnets do the pickups use?

The ProBucker FB720 pickups use Alnico 2 magnets.

What do Firebird pickups sound like?

They generally offer more brightness and articulation than many conventional humbuckers while remaining hum-cancelling.

What is the neck profile?

It uses Epiphone's SlimTaper C profile.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a bound rosewood fingerboard.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It uses a 12" radius.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 medium-jumbo frets.

What scale length does it use?

It uses the traditional Gibson-family 24.75" scale length.

What tuners are fitted?

It uses Grover Mini Rotomatic six-in-line tuners.

What bridge does it use?

It has an Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece.

Does it require a battery?

No. Its pickups and electronics are entirely passive.

Does it come with a gigbag?

Yes. A gigbag is included.

What condition is it in?

It is presented in Excellent Condition, meaning it shows only very light signs of previous use.

Is the Firebird suitable for heavier rock?

Yes. The Firebird pickups remain articulate under overdrive and distortion and work particularly well for rock and harder-edged styles.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the Kerry Green finish and individual condition or hear the Firebird pickups before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment.