Gold Gibson logo on black truss rod cover three-ply (w/b/w) pickguard with bevelled edge and Firebird emblem two metal cap/reflector knobs labelled Volume and Tone Brand & Model Name: Gibson thunderbird 00243777 Type: Bass Condition: Good - Wear includes dents, dust/dirt, scratches, scuffs Case: Soft Case - Gig Bag Good. 1964 Gibson Thunderbird IIĪsymmetrical reverse design tuners on bass side raised middle section black/ natural finish Exotic-sounding enough, but the regular, less expensive sunburst finish proved to be the most popular choice by far.Īlas, the Thunderbirds were not deemed popular enough to remain in production beyond the 60s, and with sales dropping off towards the end of the decade manufacturing ceased in 1969. Taking inspiration from Fender, the finishes included Ember Red, Frost Blue, Polaris White, Cardinal Red, Heather, Pelham Blue, Golden Mist, Kerry Green, Silver Mist and Inverness Green. Thunderbird Bass Sunburst 1976 Features: Sunburst Finish Reverse Body Design Laminated Multi-piece Mahogany Centerpiece Mahogany Wings Rosewood Fretboard. Pictured at Guitars: The Museum in Umeå, Sweden, this custom colour 1967 Gibson Thunderbird II is of the later non-reverse variety. As before, the II and IV were structurally identical – the main difference being pickups and electronics (the IV sported an extra volume knob as per its second pickup).įrom its inception back in ’63, one of the range’s main selling-points was Gibson’s all-new custom color chart, and these options extended into the latter half of the 60s. Regardless, the revamped Thunderbirds arrived that year featuring glued-in necks. It seems reasonable to presume that the Fullerton firm was distracted enough by its CBS takeover during 1965 not to interfere. Interestingly, however, the ‘non-reverse’ design that followed – a virtual mirror image of the reverse counterpart – appears much closer to the Fender offset with respect to body and headstock profile. What better way to return to the drawing board than with a bona fide automotive designer? Well, that was the thinking when Gibson hired Raymond Dietrich The narrow nut width and rounded neck profile neck feels both fast and intuitive. The traditional 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck through body construction provides a thundering low end response and a piano like sustain. Its always fun to see a vintage (and pretty rare) Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial Bass pop up This is a 76 Bicentennial, part of a run of 1,855 basses built. And with Fender claiming a patent infringement of its Jazzmaster body styling, Gibson was further prompted to overhaul the entire range. The Gibson Thunderbird has the classic reverse body and headstock design as originally introduced in 1963 as Gibson's first neck-through-body bass design. No headstock repair Used to belong to Timi 'Grabber' Hansen from Mercyful Fate. The reverse Thunderbirds, it seems, were doomed from the start. 1976 Gibson Thunderbird bicentennial Bass. And while a laminated neck-through-body construction provides great stability and tone, reverse Thunderbirds are especially prone to headstock breaks (aka Firebird disease) – a problem exacerbated by the instruments’ heavy Kluson tuners. There were less than a dozen made in Natural finish that year. finishes of cherry sunburst, wine red or natural being offered in 1976. Rare Find These dont show up often About This Listing For sale this rare 1979 Gibson Thunderbird Bass in Natural finish. The original hardshell case is included.Indeed, Gibson still maintains the reverse ’Bird is one of the trickiest to produce. ii) While the Fender range had been condensing, the Gibson range was expanding.
It plays well as is the frets are fairly low as the bass has been used as intended, and there is lighter than expected play wear to the finish, in terms of dings, scratches and finish oxidation. This rare vintage bass is in very good condition, and almost all original – the pickup covers are accurate reproductions. However, it carries a newer three-point bridge and the pickguard has an engraved red, white and blue Thunderbird in sejant erect position with ‘1976’ below the bird. Highly distinctive, the Thunderbird Bicentennial is based on the 1963 Thunderbird ‘reverse’ models.
In black or ‘ebony’, 91 were made in 1976 and a total of 411 over the entire run. Gibsug Thunderbird 1963 Bass The Thunderbird IV Bass is introduced 1969 The Thunderbird was discontinued in 1969, but a bicentennial edition was re-issued in 1976. The Thunderbird Bicentennial Bass was built between 19 for a total production run of 1,855 units to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. The Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial, as seen here, is a fairly rare bird.
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