Gibson 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Bass - Bullion Gold
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Thunderbird style, through-neck construction, a pair of mighty T-Bird Bass pickups and a rock-solid Thunderbird three-point bridge make the 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Bass the most playable and best-sounding bass on the scene. This commemorative bass wears a gorgeous Bullion Gold finish in high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, and a pick guard thats hot-stamped with a gold T-Bird logo and 50th Anniversary 1963-2013. Add it up, and its both a fitting tribute to a special anniversary, and a thunderous way to lay down the rumble in any style of music.
Body and neck
The core of this exceptional bass lies in its through neck construction, with the neck and body core crafted from the same rugged multi-ply mahogany tone wood blank for unparalleled strength and sustain. It takes more work to build a bass this way, but the effort pays off in every aspect of the instruments feel and response. Two solid mahogany body wings complete the iconic Thunderbird package, which cuts a figure recognized on stages the world over. The neck is carved to a comfortably rounded profile that measures 0.790 at the 1st fret and 0.930 at the 12th. It is topped with a 20-fret fingerboard made from Grade-A rosewood, inlaid with pearlod dot position markers.
Pickups and electronics
The firm sonic foundation of the 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Bass is cranked through a pair of extremely versatile contemporary T-Bird Bass pickups, with ceramic magnets for enhanced punch and clarity. Individual volume controls and a master tone control let you blend pickups as desired for a wide range of sounds.
Hardware
Strings are anchored at the body end by a rock-solid three-point Thunderbird bridge with individually adjustable saddles, and high-quality Grover tuners at the headstockall gold-plated to match the commemorative look of the 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Bass. Its black plastic pickguard is hot-stamped in gold with the Thunderbird image and anniversary years.
Case and extras
Each 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Bass includes a Gibson hardshell case and owners manual
Product Features
• Mahogany body in stunning Bullion Gold finish
• Neck-through Mahogany neck with comfortable, rounded profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
• Thunderbird Bass pickups in the neck and bridge positions
• Three point bass bridge with adjustable saddles
• Grover bass tuners with 20:1 ratio
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Bass - Bullion Gold | 391073 |
