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Thunderbird IV Bass Guitar

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Overview

One of the all-time great basses - in cherry.

Derived from the Firebird guitar line introduced back in 1963, the Thunderbird bass has always presented a hot alternative to the standard four-stringed options on stage and in the studio. The ThundeShow More

Specs

Thunderbird IV Bass Guitar Specifications:

Body

Species: Mahogany
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50

Neck

Species: Mahogany
Profile: Rounded
Truss Rod: Traditional Adjustable
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50

Neck Fit

Joint: Mortise & Tenon
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50
Joint Angle: Tolerance +/- .005"

Fingerboard

Species: Preciosa
Frets: 20
Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 34"
Nut/E.O.B: 1.50"/2.32"
Inlays: Acrylic Dot

Nut

Material: Corian
Width: 1.500
Slots: Gibson PLEK System

Headstock

Type: "Flying Arrow" 4-String
Truss Rod Cover: Black with Hot-Stamped Gold "Gibson"

Tuners

Model: Grover Bass
Plating: Black Chrome
Tuning Ratio: 20:1

Bridge

Type: 3-Point with Adjustable Saddles
Plating: Black Chrome

Hardware

Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Pickguard: White 3-Ply
Control Plate Cover: Black
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Strings: .167 - .098, Genuine Gibson Strings

Pickups

Neck Position: Thunderbird Bass (Ceramic)
Bridge Position: Thunderbird Bass (Ceramic)

Electronics

Potentiometers: 2 Volume Controls, 1 Tone Control
Type: 300k Linear Volume, 500k Non-linear Tone
Coil Wiring: Machine Wound
Output Jack: Traditional 1/4" Mono

Finish

Sealer Nitrocellulose
Process 1-1.5 mils

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Thunderbird IV Bass Guitar

One of the all-time great basses - in cherry.

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