{"product_id":"gibson-thunderbird-bass-tobacco-burst-perimeter","title":"GIBSON Thunderbird Bass, Tobacco Burst Perimeter","description":"Own the low end in thunderous style\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlights\u003cbr\u003eReverse Thunderbird mahogany body\u003cbr\u003eGlued in, set neck with a SlimTaper profile and Non-Reverse Thunderbird headstock\u003cbr\u003eRosewood fretboard with 20 medium jumbo frets and acrylic dot inlays\u003cbr\u003eHipshot Supertone bridge\u003cbr\u003eGloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish\u003cbr\u003eGibson hardshell case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Thunderbird\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 304.8mm \/ 12.0in\u003cbr\u003eFret Count: 20\u003cbr\u003eFrets: Medium Jumbo\u003cbr\u003eInlays: Acrylic Dot\u003cbr\u003eJoint: Glued In, Set Neck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Graph Tech\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 40.64mm \/ 1.6in\u003cbr\u003eProfile: SlimTaper\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 863.6mm \/ 34.0in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronics Specs\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: EB Bass (Humbucking)\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: EB Bass (Humbucking)\u003cbr\u003eControls: 2 Volume, Master Tone\u003cbr\u003eOutput Jack: 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardware Specs\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Hipshot Supertone\u003cbr\u003eControl Covers: Black\u003cbr\u003eControl Knobs: Black Top hat with Silver Reflector\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Chrome\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: 3-ply White with Thunderbird Graphic\u003cbr\u003ePickup Covers: Black\u003cbr\u003eStrap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Heel\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod: Adjustable\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod Cover: Black\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines: Hipshot Ultralite Mini-Clover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMisc Specs\u003cbr\u003eCase: Hardshell\u003cbr\u003eModel: BAT4SN00TBCH1\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock: Non-Reverse Thunderbird\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock Inlay: Gibson Logo Gold Silkscreen\u003cbr\u003eStrings Gauge: .045, .065, .085, .105","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53029032984885,"sku":"711106171014","price":3349.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/5384\/5301\/files\/BAT4SN00TBCH1_3_Front.jpg?v=1783948105","url":"https:\/\/musiquediplomate.com\/products\/gibson-thunderbird-bass-tobacco-burst-perimeter","provider":"Centre de Musique Diplomate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}