- SKU: 30611
- Manufactured by: Gibson
- Manufacturers Part No. : BAT4VSBC1
there are some guitars-the les paul, the sg, the flying v-that are instantly recognizable, their iconic shapes having long been embedded into the hearts and minds of music enthusiasts everywhere. the gibson thunderbird iv bass joined this distinguished lineup shortly after its introduction in 1963. the thunderbird's unique "reversed" zig-zag body design and equally distinct headstock was the brainchild of legendary automotive designer and visionary ray dietrich, enlisted by gibson to bolster the guitar lines of the early '60s and help solidify the company's eminent rank among solidbody electric guitar manufacturers.today's thunderbird iv-with its huge, thunderous sound-is still a benchmark of innovation, functionality, and style, and continues to symbolize gibson's drive to achieve creative excellence.
thunderbird iv bass body
body species: mahogany wings
neck
species: nine-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through-body
profile: rounded bass
fingerboard
species: rosewood
scale length: 34"
number of frets: 20
nut width: 1 1/2"
inlays: pearloid dot
hardware
plating finish: black chrome
tailpiece: three-way adjustable
knobs: black top hat with inserts
tuners: schaller
electronics
pickups: two new design tb plus ceramic magnet humbuckers
controls: two volume, one tone
