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Best Firebird Shape Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Firebird shape guitars.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best ones with these features, according to our algorithm. You can use our filters to the left to see only the exact types of guitar you want. You can also click on "Compare" to get a deep spec comparison between two guitars of your choice. This list is updated daily automatically as we add new guitars to our database. We'll show you first the best ones according to our automated scoring system, which takes into account dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money and more.

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1. ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 Evertune

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ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 Evertune

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 70

Value for money 77

Overall Score 77

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (7 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (8 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2022 Phoenix series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany / Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Evertune (F model) bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Grover tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 Evertune

Stainless Steel Frets
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Stays in Tune (Evertune)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

2. ESP LTD Phoenix-1000

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ESP LTD Phoenix-1000

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Want it

Playability 82

Sound 76

Build quality 70

Value for money 76

Overall Score 76

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (7 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2020 Phoenix series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Phat Cat SPH90-1 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Phoenix-1000

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Coil Split Pickups
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

3. ESP LTD Phoenix Arctic Metal

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ESP LTD Phoenix Arctic Metal

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Playability 82

Sound 73

Build quality 70

Value for money 80

Overall Score 75

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (7 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2021 Arctic Metal series
Made in Indonesia
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
13.78" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: EMG 81TW (Humbucker/Active)
Bridge pickup: EMG 81TW (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Phoenix Arctic Metal

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Coil Split Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

4. Ibanez FTM33

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Ibanez FTM33

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Playability 78

Sound 81

Build quality 64

Value for money 64

Overall Score 74

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From Ibanez's 2021 FTM series
Made in Indonesia
8 strings
27"'' scale
16" Fretboard Radius
Ash wing body
7pc Maple/Walnut w/KTS™ TITANIUM rods neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Lundgren Model M8P (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Lundgren Model M8P (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
FX Edge III-8 bridge
FTM Neck-Through neck
22 Jumbo frets
Ibanez tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez FTM33

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Luminescent Inlay
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in Indonesia
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

5. Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged

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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged

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Playability 77

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 59

Overall Score 74

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Heavy Aged

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

6. Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged

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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged

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Playability 77

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 59

Overall Score 74

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Light Aged

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

7. Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

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Playability 77

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 59

Overall Score 74

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Murphy Lab series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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Price Comparison

New from $6,999 >>

Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V With Maestro Vibrola Ultra Light Aged

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

8. Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V

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Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V

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Playability 77

Sound 72

Build quality 72

Value for money 59

Overall Score 74

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From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Layered Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Indian Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Firebird Alnico V (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
ABR-1 Maestro Short Vibrola bridge
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper C Profile Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Banjo Tuners tuners
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Price Comparison

New from $5,699 >>

Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1963 Firebird V

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Nylon Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

9. ESP LTD Phoenix-7 Baritone Black Metal

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ESP LTD Phoenix-7 Baritone Black Metal

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Have it

Want it

Playability 78

Sound 73

Build quality 70

Value for money 79

Overall Score 74

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: D (7 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (13 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (8 votes)

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From ESP LTD's 2022 Black Metal series
Made in Indonesia
7 strings
27"'' scale
15.75" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany / Maple Cap body
3Pc Mahogany neck
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru bridge
Thin U Neck-Through neck
22 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
LTD Locking tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD Phoenix-7 Baritone Black Metal

Stainless Steel Frets
Locking Tuners
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Multi-Voicing Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Made in Indonesia
No High-Quality Nut
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

10. Gibson Firebird

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Gibson Firebird

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Want it

Playability 78

Sound 72

Build quality 70

Value for money 68

Overall Score 73

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)

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From Gibson's 2019 Original Collection series
Made in United States
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius
Mahogany body
9-ply Mahogany/Walnut neck
Rosewood fretboard
Bridge pickup: Gibson Firebird Alnico V, Lead (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Gibson Firebird Alnico V, Rhythm (Humbucker/Passive)
2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
3-way Switch
Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge
Slim Taper Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Grover Mini Rotomatics tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Firebird

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No Luminescent Inlay
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock