Gibson 2015 Thunderbird Electric Bass (with Case)

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With a string-through body and full-contact bridge to get every last drop of sustain through to the Alnico V pickups, the 2015 Thunderbird really sings.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany wings Rich, warm tone and smooth resonance
Multi-laminate maple and walnut neck Well-balanced combination of bright and dark tones
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Full contact bridge Adds sustain; easier to adjust

Bring the thunder with Gibson's 2015 Thunderbird bass! With its neck-through-body construction and full-contact bridge, this USA-made bass preserves every last string vibration. Sling on the T-Bird for serious sustain and a wide range of unique tonal possibilities.

Introducing the Gibson USA 2015 Model Year. Gibson USA is dedicated to creating the ultimate playing experience through innovation and continuous improvement. From the very beginning, Orville Gibson was committed to this ideal. His vision has been carried on by a number of passionate, creative designers, luthiers and master craftsmen -- from Lloyd Loar to Les Paul -- to today.

It is in this spirit that Gibson USA has established the business practice of introducing a new model line every year in the fall. Every Model Year is the culmination of research on how Gibson can make the most advanced guitars.

Gibson USA matches the rarest and finest woods to every guitar. This selection system provides an accurate specification for each guitar's top, back, body carving, and fingerboard, giving you the confidence of knowing exactly what woods Gibson luthiers choose when crafting your new guitar.

Master luthier Jim DeCola speaks about Gibson's history and their 2015 models:


Features:

- Full Contact Bridge: Easier adjustment and increased sustain
- New & Improved Electronics: Increased tonal Versatility, with eight distinct sounds
- Comprehensive wood selection and grading: Rarest and finest materials for best read more instruments
- Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard: Increased mass for sustain
- Pearl Inlays: Better appearance and value
- Smoother sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard: Improved playability and feel
- 3 Point Setup (Lower Frets, Improved Plek, Intonation): Silky smooth action and bending, improved intonation
- Improved contact output jack: Secure contact and uninterrupted signal
- More robust cables: Stronger signal strength
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- Body: Mahogany wings
- Neck: 9-ply multi-laminate neck thru mahogany/walnut neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood 34" scale
- Electronics: New Alnico V bass pickups with two coil tap switches
- Hardware: New full contact three point adjustable bridge
- Case: Hardshell

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted September 14, 2015 by Christopher F in Rockville Centre, NY

"Get Ready to Rumble!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Gibson Thunderbird Bass is truly a great bass for Rock n' Roll, Blues, Heavy Metal and Hard Rock. It has a dynamic low-end range for that extra punch. It is the best bass I have ever played. I know of no other bass with such pure power. I expect it to be even better once I break it in and get new strings and a setup for it. zZounds payment plan and support service made it possible to own this Gibson Thunderbird IV 2015 vintage instrument before it is gone from the market.

Musical Background:

Avid player... Played on and off for approximately 25 years

Musical Style:

Rock, Hard Rock, Blues & Heavy Metal
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