Gibson Guitar Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar
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Gibson Guitar Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar

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  • Pickup Switches: 3
  • Bass Guitars: 4-String Electric Bass Guitars
  • Brand: Gibson Guitar
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Gibson Guitar Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar

There are some guitars—the Les Paul, the SG, the Flying V—that are instantly recognizable, their iconic shapes having long been embedded into the hearts and minds of music enthusiasts everywhere. The Gibson Thunderbird IV bass joined this distinguished lineup shortly after its introduction in 1963. The Thunderbird’s unique “reversed” zig-zag body design and equally distinct headstock was the brainchild of legendary automotive designer and visionary Ray Dietrich, enlisted by Gibson to bolster the guitar lines of the early ’60s and help solidify the company’s eminent rank among solidbody electric guitar manufacturers. Dietrich’s unconventional design was based loosely on both the automobile tailfins of the 1950s and the Gibson Explorer, which had been introduced several years earlier. Today’s Thunderbird IV—with its huge, thunderous sound—is still a benchmark of innovation, functionality, and style, and continues to symbolize Gibson’s drive to achieve creative excellence.

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sparkospunky
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Gibson's "Retro" Bass Guitar

bysparkospunky Jan 2, 2001
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Pros "Retro" look, sleek design
Cons Weight, a little overbalanced, one-dimensional sound
Recommended it? No

The Gibson Guitar Company began manufacturing the Thunderbird IV bass guitar in 1963, as a companion to the Firebird III six-string electric guitar which was introduced the same year. The original Thunderbird IV had a reverse body, which means that the upper treble bout and the lower bass bout were... Read full review »

donc230
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There Has Only Been One

bydonc230 Jan 10, 2008
63 Helpfuls 64 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Visual and Musical Punch! The Neck, simple electronics
Cons Poor weight and balance, simple electronics, price: then and now
Recommended it? Yes

The original "inverted" Gibson Thunderbird IV electric bass stands as the ultimate bass produced by Gibson. A landmark guitar, it is not for beginners, or even most novices. The long neck and scale produced never before heard punch, and the electronics consisted of 2 smooth nickel plated Humbucking... Read full review »

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what's it to you

byforeverbass Dec 12, 2000
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros the ladies will love the sound and the looks
Cons price
Recommended it? Yes

Only one word describes this bass, amazing

it not only looks good (kudos to Gibson for the retro styling), but ti sounds good too. The dual Humbucking pickups allow you to wring out several different tones from this bass.

The thru body neck (which is hand-rubbed at the Gibson... Read full review »

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The Thunderbird IV debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. The most highly respected of all Gibson basses, the Thunderbird was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and new, special-design pickups.

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Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar with Case, Vintage Sunburst

The Thunderbird IV debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. The most highly respected of all Gibson basses, the Thunderbird was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and new, special-design pickups.

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Gibson Thunderbird Bass Guitar,Vintage Sunburst

The Gibson Thunderbird IV Electric Bass Guitar debuted in 1963 with the original Firebird guitar series. The most highly respected of all Gibson basses, it was reissued in 1987 with original reverse body styling and TB Plus ceramic magnet humbuckers. Its thunderous bass output is enhanced by a 9-ply mahogany-and-walnu t neck that extends through the body. Mahogany wings, a rosewood fretboard, and black chrome hardware provide stunning dark looks. 34" scale, black top-hat knobs with inserts, Schaller tuners, and 3-way adjustable tailpiece. Gibson includes their own hardshell case with the Thunderbird IV..

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Bass Guitars 4-String Electric Bass Guitars
Brand Gibson Guitar

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