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The Gibson Thunderbird Bass carries one of the most iconic bass designs ever created into a modern, player-focused build. With its unmistakable reverse body shape and mahogany construction, it delivers a deep, resonant foundation with strong low-end presence and a punchy, authoritative voice. The look is bold, the feel is substantial, and the tone sits exactly where you want it in a mix.

The SlimTaper neck profile keeps things fast and comfortable across the full 34” scale, offering a smooth, familiar feel that makes longer sessions easy to handle. Paired with updated Hipshot hardware, including Ultralite tuners and a Supertone bridge, it stays balanced and dialed in, giving you reliable tuning and solid intonation without fighting the instrument.

Loaded with dual EB Bass humbuckers, it delivers thick, powerful lows with clarity and definition, while independent volume controls let you shape your blend with precision. A master tone rounds things out, making it easy to go from clean, focused lines to more aggressive, driven textures. Available at Haggerty’s Music, the Thunderbird is a timeless low-end machine built for players who want both presence and power.

Features / Specs

Highlights

  • Series: Thunderbird Bass
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
  • Color: Tobacco Sunburst Perimeter

Body

  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Body Top Material: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Body Shape: Thunderbird
  • Body Style: Thunderbird

Neck

  • Headstock Type: Non-Reverse Thunderbird
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: SlimTaper
  • Neck Finish: Gloss
  • Neck Depth: 0.841" at 1st Fret, 0.973" at 12th Fret
  • Neck Construction: Glued In, Set Neck
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Position Inlays: Acrylic Dots
  • Side Dots: White
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
  • Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
  • Nut Material: Graph Tech
  • Nut Width: 1.6"
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"

Hardware

  • Bridge: Hipshot Supertone
  • Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
  • Bridge Mounting: 2-Screw Mount
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply White with Thunderbird Graphic
  • Pickup Covers: Black
  • Control Knobs: Black Top Hat with Silver Reflector
  • Switch Tip: None
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Hipshot Ultralite Mini-Clover
  • String Trees: None
  • Strings: .045 - .105
  • Tremolo Arm: None
  • Neck Plate: None
  • Strap Buttons: 2 - Bottom and Heel
  • Output Jack: 1/4" Side-Mounted

Electronics

  • Pickup Configuration: HH
  • Neck Pickup: EB Bass
  • Bridge Pickup: EB Bass
  • Controls: 2 Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching: None
  • Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

  • Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
  • Serial Number: 233050298
  • Manufacture Date: 2026

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Thunderbird
Finish
  • Tobacco Sunburst Perimeter
Categories
Year
  • 2026
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Color Family
  • Black
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Scale Length
  • 34"
Number of Frets
  • 20

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Haggerty's Music

Rapid City, SD, United States
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