Electric Basses

Gibson Thunderbird Electric Bass Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst Perimeter Gibson $ 2,499.00 $ 2,998.00

Gibson Thunderbird Electric Bass Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst Perimeter

$ 2,499.00 $ 2,998.00

When the Gibson Thunderbird™ Bass was first introduced in 1963, the world had never seen another bass quite like it. Designed by automotive coach designer Ray Dietrich, who also designed the Gibson Firebird™, its new, curvaceous, and asymmetrical body design was radical and groundbreaking at the time, and still looks fresh and contemporary even today. The earliest Thunderbirds had a 9-ply neck-through-body with mahogany “wings,” and were the first Gibson basses with neck-through-body construction. Later, the Thunderbird was redesigned with a Non-Reverse body shape and a glued-in, set neck. The Thunderbird was also the first Gibson bass model to feature a long-scale (34”) neck; previous Gibson basses had a shorter 30.5” scale length.

Now, Gibson is proud to bring a new version of the legendary Thunderbird to the Gibson lineup. The new Thunderbird Bass features a solid mahogany body in the original reverse body shape. The body retains the appearance of the original neck-through design, featuring a raised section running through the middle. However, this new Thunderbird boasts a glued-in, set mahogany neck with a fast-playing SlimTaper™ profile, making it more comfortable and accessible than ever. Additionally, the headstock on the Thunderbird Bass features the popular Non-Reverse headstock style, making tuning up quick and intuitive. Other modern updates include Hipshot® Ultralite® Mini Clover tuning machines, which offer precise tuning and improved balance, along with a Hipshot Supertone bridge that delivers full intonation and adjustable action height.

Like the mythical bird-like spirit of the North American indigenous peoples’ culture that it is named after, the Thunderbird Bass is powerful, thanks to its two EB Bass humbucker™ pickups, which deliver the boom with plenty of output and low-end punch. Each pickup is connected to a separate volume control, allowing you to use either one individually or to blend them in any ratio you prefer. A master tone control allows for additional tonal control. And, of course, the Thunderbird’s 3-ply white pickguard features the iconic Thunderbird logo. The Thunderbird Bass comes packed in a Gibson hardshell case for protection during travel. Order your own Thunderbird Bass today, and own the low end in thunderous style.

Serial Number: 232350032
Weight: 8.6 lbs

Body

Shape: Thunderbird
Material: Mahogany
Binding: N/A

Neck
Neck: Mahogany
Profile: SlimTaper
Nut width: 1.6" / 40.64mm
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale length: 34" / 863.6mm
Number of frets: 20
Nut: Graphtech
Inlay: Acrylic Dot

Hardware
Bridge: Hipshot Supertone
Tailpiece: N/A
Tuners: Hipshot Ultralite Mini-Clover
Control Knobs: Black Top hat with Silver Reflector
Plating: Chrome

Electronics
Neck pickup: EB Bass (Humbucking)
Bridge pickup: EB Bass (Humbucking)
Controls: 2 Volume, Master Tone

Case & SKU
Case: Hardshell

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Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass - Ebony Mirror Gibson $ 2,799.00 $ 3,358.00

Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass - Ebony Mirror

Gibson

$ 2,799.00 $ 3,358.00

Gene Simmons is a legendary rock icon and the bassist from KISS, and his new Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass reflects his tastes. Designed to meet the musical needs of modern bassists, it features the classic Reverse Thunderbird™ body and headstock shape. The G2 Thunderbird Bass is voiced with a pair of powerful T-Bird pickups, each with individual Volume controls and paired with a master Tone control. The bound ebony fretboard features pearloid reverse split diamond inlays. A Graph Tech® nut and Hipshot® Mini Clover tuners keep the tuning rock-solid, while the other end of the strings anchor to a Hipshot® Bass Bridge. The back of the headstock features a G2 logo. The Ebony nitrocellulose lacquer finish is paired with Black Chrome hardware and a Mirror Plex truss rod cover and Mirror Plex pickguard with a laser engraved custom Gene Simmons logo. A modern hardshell case is included.

Serial Number: 210230071
Weight: 8.6lbs