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Description
  • Instrument: Bass Guitars

  • Brand: Gibson

  • Model: Thunderbird

  • Finish: Sunburst

  • SKU: BS1070-A

  • Handedness: Right

  • Made In Year: 1989

  • Body Material: mahogany

  • Finish Material: lacquer

  • Neck/Fingerboard: mahogany neck w/ ebony board

  • Radius: 12"

  • Weight: 8.6 lbs.

  • Scale Length: 34.25"

  • Nut Width: 1.50"

  • Neck Profile: C

  • Neck Thickness: 1st- 0.80" 12th- 0.97"

  • Electronics: original

  • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N

  • Case: OHSC

  • Modifications/Repairs: bridge replaced with hipshot, original bridge included

The Thunderbird was released in the early 60s by Gibson utilizing the Firebird shape and neck-through design in a 34" scale length, similar to the Fender P-basses that led the market at the time. The now-iconic design was just what a new generation of low-end players were looking for. This 1989 reissue has had the bridge replaced with a hipshot, but the original bridge included. Includes original hardshell case.

Gibson Thunderbird 1989, Sunburst

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    Description

    The Thunderbird was released in the early 60s by Gibson utilizing the Firebird shape and neck-through design in a 34" scale length, similar to the Fender P-basses that led the market at the time. The now-iconic design was just what a new generation of low-end players were looking for. This 1989 reissue has had the bridge replaced with a hipshot, but the original bridge included. Includes original hardshell case.

    Spec
    • Instrument: Bass Guitars

    • Brand: Gibson

    • Model: Thunderbird

    • Finish: Sunburst

    • SKU: BS1070-A

    • Handedness: Right

    • Made In Year: 1989

    • Body Material: mahogany

    • Finish Material: lacquer

    • Neck/Fingerboard: mahogany neck w/ ebony board

    • Radius: 12"

    • Weight: 8.6 lbs.

    • Scale Length: 34.25"

    • Nut Width: 1.50"

    • Neck Profile: C

    • Neck Thickness: 1st- 0.80" 12th- 0.97"

    • Electronics: original

    • Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N

    • Case: OHSC

    • Modifications/Repairs: bridge replaced with hipshot, original bridge included

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