Ever since it was first released back in 1965, the Non-Reverse Thunderbird has been THE choice for forward-looking bassists who want to make their own path and steadfastly refuse to follow the crowd.

The Non-Reverse Thunderbird's distinctive styling and huge, thunderous tone make it a standout on stage and in the studio. Now you have the opportunity to make one of these relatively rare 'birds your own with the release of the new Gibson USA Non-Reverse Thunderbird.

Equipped with a Non-Reverse mahogany body and a mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard and 20 medium jumbo frets, each of the two Thunderbird pickups has a volume control, allowing you to use them separately or to blend them in any amount you prefer. A master tone control rounds out the simple yet highly effective control layout.

The three-ply white pickguard features the iconic Thunderbird graphic.

The Non-Reverse Thunderbird is equipped with a Graph Tech® nut. A three-point adjustable bridge provides a full range of adjustment for action and intonation, while Hipshot® Ultralite® tuning machines hold down the strings at the other end and deliver accurate and stable tuning while keeping headstock weight low to improve balance. A hardshell case is included.

Specifications

Body Specs

Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Mahogany

Body Shape Non-Reverse Thunderbird

Body Styles Thunderbird

Neck Specs

Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 20

Frets Medium Jumbo

Inlays Acrylic Dot

Joint Glued In

Neck Material Mahogany

Nut Material Graph Tech

Nut Width 40.64mm / 1.6in

Profile Rounded

Scale Length 863.6mm / 34.0in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup Thunderbird Lead

Controls 2 volume, 1 tone

Neck Pickup Thunderbird Rhythm

Output Jack 1/4"

Hardware Specs

Bridge 3-Point Adjustable

Control Covers Black

Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver inserts

finish Chrome

Pickup Covers Chrome

Tuning Machines Hipshot Ultralite

CaseHardshell Case

Model: BANT00FPCH1

Headstock Non-Reverse Thunderbird with Gibson logo silkscreen

Strings Gauge .045, .065, .085, .105

Colour & Finishh: Gloss Pelham Blue 🪩🕺🏻

This Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbird was manufactured on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Gibson USA factory in Nashville, Tennessee, and it was the 212th instrument stamped that day.

Serial Number Breakdown (217320212)

Modern Gibson USA 9-digit serial numbers utilize the format YDDDYBPPP:

Year (Y...Y): The 1st and 5th digits (2 and 1) combine to show the production year is 2021.

Day of the Year (DDD): The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th digits (173) indicate the 173rd day of the year, which is June 22nd.

Batch Number (B): The 6th digit (0) means it was part of the first production batch of that day.

Factory Production Rank (PPP): The final three digits (212) mean this was the 212th instrument stamped on that date

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