{"product_id":"gibson-thunderbird-bass-tobacco-burst-perimeter","title":"Gibson Thunderbird Bass - Tobacco Burst Perimeter","description":"\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLater, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eShape: Thunderbird\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eProfile: SlimTaper\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 40.64mm\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 863.6mm\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 20\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Graph Tech\u003cbr\u003eInlay: Acrylic Dot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Hipshot Supertone\u003cbr\u003eKnobs: Black Top hat with Silver Reflector\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Hipshot Ultralite Mini-Clover\u003cbr\u003ePlating: Chrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: EB Bass (Humbucking)\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: EB Bass (Humbucking)\u003cbr\u003eControls: 2 Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44430613577821,"sku":"BM711106171814","price":4274.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8179\/7213\/files\/BAT4SN00TBCH1_1.png?v=1778342748","url":"https:\/\/gearstage.store\/products\/gibson-thunderbird-bass-tobacco-burst-perimeter","provider":"GearStage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}