Description
Gibson Thunderbird Tobacco Sunburst Perimeter (BAT4SN00TBCH1)
This is an example of the bass you will receive.
Own the low end in thunderous style
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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material
Mahogany
Body Shape
Thunderbird
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count
20
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Inlays
Acrylic Dot
Joint
Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material
Mahogany
Nut Material
Graph Tech
Nut Width
40.64mm / 1.6in
Profile
SlimTaper
Scale Length
863.6mm / 34.0in
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup
EB Bass (Humbucking)
Controls
2 Volume, Master Tone
Neck Pickup
EB Bass (Humbucking)
Output Jack
1/4"
Hardware Specs
Bridge
Hipshot Supertone
Control Covers
Black
Control Knobs
Black Top hat with Silver Reflector
finish
Chrome
Pickguard
3-ply White with Thunderbird Graphic
Pickup Covers
Black
Strap Buttons
2 - Bottom and Heel
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
Black
Tuning Machines
Hipshot Ultralite Mini-Clover
Misc Specs
Case
Hardshell
Model:
BAT4SN00TBCH1
Headstock
Non-Reverse Thunderbird
Headstock Inlay
Gibson Logo Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge
.045, .065, .085, .105
