McGrath Thunderhorse 2026 - Vice City
This is an example of our flagship Thunderhorse, featuring our new 12-way pickup selector and McGrath Tilt EQ.
We have really hit our stride recently. As well as developing our own electronics, a lot of other factors have fallen into place. I feel like we are producing the best basses we ever have right now.
This Thunderhorse V finished in Vice City is just incredible. The body is basswood, which helps hugely with the weight, it's only 8.8 lbs. This is a medium scale, 32-inch, five-string equipped with three custom-ordered 18.5mm spacing Nordstrand soapbars. The neck pickup is a Big Blade with a warm and woolly winding for deep low end and vintage vibes. The middle pickup is a Big Split for P-bass tones and mid growl. The bridge is a Big Single for J-tones and glassy top end. Combine all three and it's like a high-end speaker system with all frequencies dialed.
The control layout is a Master Volume with a push pull to bypass the preamp, our very own McGrath Switch for 12 different pickup combinations, our Tilt EQ, and a master tone.
The Vice City paint job, which was hand-painted by Madelyn McGrath, has some beautiful pearl laid on top and then a durable high-gloss finish.
Control Layout
Master Volume (with Push-Pull Preamp Bypass), 12-Way Pickup Selector, Tilt EQ, and Passive Tone Control.
Specifications
- Model: J-Style Thunderhorse V
- Finish: Vice City
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Roasted Flame Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Roasted Flame Maple (12" Radius)
- Frets: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Nut Width: 1.8"
- Scale Length: 32"
- Weight: 8.8 lbs
- Pickups: Nordstrand Big Blade, Big Split, Big Single
- Electronics: McGrath Guitars 12-Way Rotary Selector, McGrath Tilt EQ
- Bridge: Badass Highmass Black
- Tuners: Badass Lightweight Black
- Hardware: Black
- Pickguard: Simulated Anodized Gold
- Strings: D'Addario NYXL (.045–.100)
- Case: McGrath ProTec Hybrid Case
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