Gibson Thunderbird II 1967 Sunburst
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $2,700 — $3,700
As the companion to the Firebird II guitar, the Thunderbird bass saw some changes with its body design during its initial production run. Originally, the Thunderbird's body was "reversed" with its lower horn sticking out further than its top horn. In 1965, the body was switched to a "non-reversed" configuration. The Thunderbird II had a single humbucker pickup and a 34-inch scale length.
Years of Production: 1963 - 1969
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Humbucker pickup, 34-inch scale length, dot inlays, two control knobs
Finish Specifications: Sunburst was the standard finish for the Thunderbird II and is less collectible than custom colors.
Notable Thunderbird Players: John Entwistle, William Murderface, Nikki Sixx