What bassists use Thunderbirds?
Krist Novoselic of Nirvana uses both a Gibson Ripper bass and a Gibson Thunderbird bass. Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead and Hawkwind used a Thunderbird fairly, but stopped using it in favor of his signature model Rickenbacker basses. Steve Harbin of Frech & Co uses a Thunderbird regularly.
How much is a Thunderbird bass?
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|---|---|---|
| Neck Material | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Shape | SlimTaper | C |
| Radius | 12″ | 9.5″ |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | Maple |
How big is a Thunderbird bass?
The Epiphone Thunderbird has a scale length of 34″ which is more or less a universal standard for basses.
How heavy is an Epiphone Thunderbird bass?
8.7 lbs
SPECIFICATIONS
| Body | mahogany |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 1/4″ Mono, Metal Jack Plate |
| Hardware | Black |
| Options | Hard Case |
| Typical Weight (+/- 5%) | 8.7 lbs |
What is a Thunderbird bass?
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. The traditional 9-ply mahogany/walnut neck through body construction provides a thundering low end response and a piano like sustain.
What is a Gibson Thunderbird worth?
The Thunderbirds were Gibson’s first 34” scale basses. A total of 501 Thunderbird IIs were shipped in 1964. The original price for a standard sunburst version was $260 plus $56.50 for a case. The current value for one in excellent all-original condition is $7,500.
How wide is a Thunderbird bass?
Epiphone Thunderbird-IV (Reverse), Electric Bass Guitar, Alder Wood Body, Maple Neck
| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 142.2 x 53.3 x 22.9 centimetres |
| Back material type | Mahogany |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Item weight | 12 Pounds |
Is the Epiphone Thunderbird a good bass?
The Epiphone Thunderbird takes the funky offset body of Gibson’s iconic Firebird guitar and adds two bass-calibrated pickups and four strings to create one of the freshest and most affordable basses this side of a Fender Precision Bass.
What kind of body does a Thunderbird E1 have?
The Thunderbird E1 has an alder body with a 20-fret, 34″ maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. It also comes equipped with two TB-Plus humbuckers and two volume and one tone control knobs.
Is Thunderbird a good option for a beginner?
Great for beginners or artists just looking for a quick songwriter, the Thunderbird is avilable in both reverse, non-reverse and Pro setups. A Goth edition satisfies those looker for a darker aesthetic.