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1976 Gibson electric BASS bi-centennial/Thunderbird '76 Vintage Black and Chrome
Estimated price for orientation: 3 000 $
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Description Brand: Gibson Type: Electric Bass Model: thunderbird Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Style: Precision Bass MPN: Does Not Apply String Configuration: 4 String
1976 Gibson electric BASS bi-centennial /Thunderbird '76 Vintage Black & ChromeThe Bi-Centennial ThunderbirdIn 1976 Gibson reissued the Thunderbird, in its original early 60s body shape, and seeing as 1976 was the 200th anniversary of American independence, it is known as the bi-centennial model or Thunderbird '76.FeaturesAlthough this bass was modelled directly on the 1963 Thunderbird, with a through neck and reverse body shape, there were some changes to the original design; most notably the new 3 point bridge, which appeared on most Gibson basses of the period, but also a red, white and blue Thunderbird logo with a 76 insignia. Later models still had the red white and blue bird, but without the 76.Specifications:One piece mahogany centerpieceMahogany wingsEbony finishRosewood fretboard34 1/2 inch scale (actually three-eighths of an inch)Chrome plated pickup covers, bridge cover and finger restThunderbird humbucking pickupsLaminated pickguard with red, white and blue Thunderbird logoThis Bass Guitar has been stored in its case. It will need some new strings and cleaning. It still sounds AWESOME! Please see pictures and ask questions.( CASE will be included)"Thank you for looking"
Description
| Brand: | Gibson | Type: | Electric Bass |
| Model: | thunderbird | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Style: | Precision Bass | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| String Configuration: | 4 String |
1976 Gibson electric BASS bi-centennial /Thunderbird '76 Vintage Black & ChromeThe Bi-Centennial ThunderbirdIn 1976 Gibson reissued the Thunderbird, in its original early 60s body shape, and seeing as 1976 was the 200th anniversary of American independence, it is known as the bi-centennial model or Thunderbird '76.FeaturesAlthough this bass was modelled directly on the 1963 Thunderbird, with a through neck and reverse body shape, there were some changes to the original design; most notably the new 3 point bridge, which appeared on most Gibson basses of the period, but also a red, white and blue Thunderbird logo with a 76 insignia. Later models still had the red white and blue bird, but without the 76.Specifications:One piece mahogany centerpieceMahogany wingsEbony finishRosewood fretboard34 1/2 inch scale (actually three-eighths of an inch)Chrome plated pickup covers, bridge cover and finger restThunderbird humbucking pickupsLaminated pickguard with red, white and blue Thunderbird logoThis Bass Guitar has been stored in its case. It will need some new strings and cleaning. It still sounds AWESOME! Please see pictures and ask questions.( CASE will be included)"Thank you for looking"