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Gibson Thunderbird IV (1963 Reissue) Vintage Sunburst USA Original 2006 w/OHSC

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Description
Brand: Gibson Dexterity: Right-Handed
Model: Thunderbird IV Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Body Type: Solid Color: Tobacco Burst
String Configuration: 4 String


Gibson Thunderbird Bass Vintage Sunburst
First issued from Kalamazoo in 1963, the Thunderbird Bass was the only bass produced by Gibson for some time. What else could you possibly need? The zig-zag body design came from Detroit auto-designer Ray Dietrich in the same spirit as the rumbling muscle cars that ruled the road at the time. The full contact bridge preserves every last string vibration for a wide range of unique tonal possibilities. It’s distinct look, legendary tone have remained a staple to this day.

FEATURES:- reissued with original reverse body styling - TB Plus ceramic magnet humbuckers- 9-ply mahogany-and-walnut neck that extends through the body- Mahogany wings- a rosewood fretboard- black chrome hardware - 34" scale- black top-hat knobs with inserts- Schaller tuners- 3-way adjustable tailpiece- Gibson Hardshell Thunderbird IV case- 8 lbs 11.7 Oz.

Specs:
Wood Species: Mahogany
Body Contour: Flat
Truss Rod: Thunderbird
Profile: Rounded
Peg Head: Thunderbird
Headstock Angle: 10 degrees
Neck Fit: 2.0 degrees
Type: Neck through break angle
Nut: Classic
Material: Tektoid
Width: 3.810 cm / 1.50"
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 30.48 cm / 12"
Frets: 20
Side Dots (Color): white
Fingerboard Inlays: Dot
Pickups: stock
Tuners: Black Grover Tulip bass
Material: Zamak
Bridge: Babicz Full Contact Hardware® Three Point
Material: Aluminum
Plating Specs: Black Chrome
Output Jack: 1/4" mono with dual tip contact barrel jack
Strap Buttons: Jim Dunlop Strap Locks
Pick Guard: multi ply white hot stamp black Thunderbird logo
Truss Rod Cover: Thunderbird hot stamped gold "Gibson"
Knobs: Black Volume and Tone top hat silver insert