Gibson
Thunderbird
BassThunderbird1963US
No ratings yet$1,200 – $1,800
Reverse-body rock bass with a deep, aggressive tone.
Best for
RockFunkPop
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews71
Overall / 100
Playability
64
Sound
63
Build
87
Value
68
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Bass |
| Category | Bass Guitars |
| Years | 1963 |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany (neck-through) |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 4 |
| Frets | 20 |
| Scale length | 34" |
| Pickups | HH humbucker |
| Body shape | Thunderbird |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Weight | 4.6 kg |
| Street price | $1,200 – $1,800 |