Head to head
Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird, Ebony vs Gibson SG Standard Bass, Heritage Cherry
The verdict
The Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird, Ebony and Gibson SG Standard Bass, Heritage Cherry are closely matched overall — 75 to 77 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird, Ebony wins on
No standout advantage.
Gibson SG Standard Bass, Heritage Cherry wins on
- Better value (74 vs 65)
- Lower price ($1,999 vs $2,799)
Scorecard
| Metric | Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird, Ebony | SG Standard Bass, Heritage Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 77 |
| Build | 91 | 91 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 65 | 74 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird, Ebony | SG Standard Bass, Heritage Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 34" | 30.5" |
| Pickups | Rhythm T-Bird / Lead T-Bird | Rhythm SG Bass / Lead SG Bass |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $2,799 | $1,999 |
| Accessories | Gibson Accessory Kit | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Thunderbird | SG |
| Body Styles | Thunderbird | SG |
| Bridge | Hipshot Bass Bridge | 3-Point Adjustable |
| Bridge pickup | Lead T-Bird | Lead SG Bass |
| Case | Hardshell Case | Hard Shell Case |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat with Silver Inserts | Black Tophats w/ Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume, Master Tone | 2 Volumes & 1 Master Tone |
| End Of Board Width | 58.8mm / 2.32in | 58.93mm / 2.32in |
| Finish | Black Chrome | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Reverse Split Diamond | Acrylic Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock | Reverse Thunderbird | — |
| Joint | Glued In | — |
| Model | BAT4GSM00EBBC1 | BASG00HCCH1 |
| Neck pickup | Rhythm T-Bird | Rhythm SG Bass |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 40.64mm / 1.6in | 40.64mm / 1.6in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" | — |
| Pickguard | Mirror Plex | Black 5-ply |
| Profile | Rounded | Rounded |
| Scale length | 863.6mm / 34.0in | 774.7mm / 30.5in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | — |
| String gauges | .045, .065, .085, .105 | .045, .065, .085, .105 |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | — |
| Tuner Plating | Black Chrome | — |
| Tuners | Hipshot Mini-Clover | Grover Shamrocks |
| Weight Relief | — | None |