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Best Neck-Through Firebird Guitars in 2024
Here you'll find the best Neck-Through Firebird style guitars. Many people believe a neck-through build delivers the best sustain because some of the vibrations from the neck aren't lost like with other neck joints. However, no one has been able to prove this. What we know is that a neck-through build is usually the most comfortable when playing the upper frets because there's nothing on your way at the neck-body joint. After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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5 Prices - New from $1,399 > 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
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5 Prices - New from $1,399 > 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
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Strengths & WeaknessesESP 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 Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $9,799 > 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
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3 Prices - New from $9,799 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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
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1 Prices - Used from $1,999.99 > 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
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1 Prices - Used from $1,999.99 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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 Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $1,999.99 > 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
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2 Prices - New from $1,999.99 > 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
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Strengths & WeaknessesIbanez 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
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4 Prices - New from $1,699 > From Epiphone's 2024 1963 Firebird V series Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through body Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard Bridge pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Maestro Vibrola bridge 1963 Firebird Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary tuners See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $1,699 > From Epiphone's 2024 1963 Firebird V series Made in China
6 strings
24.75"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through body Mahogany neck
Indian Laurel fretboard Bridge pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet (Humbucker/Passive) 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs 3-way Switch Maestro Vibrola bridge 1963 Firebird Neck-Through neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Kluson "Banjo-style" Planetary tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesEpiphone 1963 Firebird V
Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups Neck-Through Build Tremolo Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners Made in China 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
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4 Prices - New from $1,000 > 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
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4 Prices - New from $1,000 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesESP 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 Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $7,207.30 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $7,207.30 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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
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3 Prices - New from $7,599 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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3 Prices - New from $7,599 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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
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4 Prices - New from $6,499 > 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 See all specs and compare >
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4 Prices - New from $6,499 > 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesGibson 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
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3 Prices - New from $1,099 > 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) 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
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3 Prices - New from $1,099 > 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) 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 See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesESP 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
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