Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass Guitar Review :: Bass Guitars Reviews
Big, bold, bass from a stunning classic!
The Thunderbird IV debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. The most highly respected of all Gibson basses, the Thunderbird was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and new, special-design pickups.
Big, bold, bass from a stunning classic. The Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. The most highly respected of all Gibson basses, it was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and TB Plus ceramic magnet humbuckers. Its thunderous output is enhanced by a 9-ply mahogany-and-walnut neck that extends through the body. Mahogany wings, an ebony fretboard, and black chrome hardware provide stunning dark looks. 34″ scale, black top-hat knobs with inserts, Schaller tuners, and 3-way adjustable tailpiece. Includes Gibson hardshell case. Order today for that big Gibson sound from an axe that’s earned its stripes.
| Features + Technical Specs | |
|---|---|
| Body & Hardware | Body: Mahogany wings Hardware: Black Chrome Tailpiece: Three-way adjustable Knobs: Black Top Hat with Inserts Tuners: Schaller |
| Neck & Headstock | Neck: Nine-ply Mahogany and Walnut neck-through-body Profile: Rounded Bass Peghead Pitch: 10 Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.790 Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.930 Fingerboard: 20 frets, Rosewood 34″ scale length; Nut Width: 1.5″ Total Length: 21.432 Width at 12th Fret: 2.080 Inlays: Pearloid Dot |
| Electronics & Strings | Pickups: Two new design TB Plus ceramic magnet humbuckers Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone Strings: .045 / .105 gauge |
| Finishes | Vintage Sunburst, Ebony, Classic White |
| Case | Case Interior: Charcoal Plush with Charcoal Shroud Case Exterior: Black Hardshell Case Silkscreen: Silver ‘Gibson USA’ logo |
