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  • 2015 Thunderbird

    Nah, we ain't talking about the car, although she IS a beauty.

    This is the new 2015 model Gibson Thunderbird Bass. With new features and sound capabilities, the's raring to go for a test drive!

    The full contact bridge preserves every last string vibration for a wide range of unique tonal possibilities.

    New and Improved in 2015

    - Babicz Full Contact Hardware® Bridge: Easier adjustment and increased sustain
    - New & Improved Electronics: Increased tonal Versatility, with eight distinct sounds
    - Comprehensive wood selection and grading: Rarest and finest materials for best instruments
    - Thicker Rosewood Fingerboard: Increased mass for sustain
    - Pearl Inlays: Better appearance and value
    - Smoother sanded, buffed and oiled fingerboard: Improved playability and feel
    - Comprehensive Setup (Lower Frets, Improved Plek, Intonation): Silky smooth action and bending, improved intonation
    - Improved contact output jack: Secure contact and uninterrupted signal
    - More robust cables: Stronger signal strength

    Body

    Wood Species: Mahogany
    Pieces: multi matched
    Grade: Ultra low
    Binding: None
    Carve: Flat
    Average Weight (body only): 1.28 kg / 2.82 lbs

    Glue: Franklin Titebond 50

    Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: A Solid mahogany body has the most sustain
    Neck
    Mahogany and Walnut
    Fingerboard
    Dark and Uniform Rosewood

    Wood Species: Mahogany/Walnut neck thru
    Pieces: 9 ply multi laminate

    Details
    Truss Rod: Thunderbird
    Profile: Rounded
    Thickness at Fret 1: 20.09 mm / .790"
    Thickness at Fret 12: 23.75 mm / .930"
    Other Materials: Franklin Titebond 50
    Average Weight: 1.72 kg / 3.8 lb

    Peg Head
    Type: Thunderbird
    Headstock Angle: 10 degrees
    Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: The mahogany/walnut neck through construction provide maximum sustain and strength.

    Neck Fit
    Joint Angle: 2.0 degrees
    Joint Angle Tolerance: 0 deg 0 min 15 sec
    Type: Neck through break angle
    Gauges Used: Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge

    Nut
    Style: Classic
    Material: Tektoid
    Width: 3.810 cm / 1.50"

    Slots
    E: 2.67 mm / 0.105"
    A: 2.16 mm / 0.085"
    D: 1.65 mm / 0.065"
    G: 1.14 mm / 0.045"

    Fingerboard
    Wood Species: Rosewood
    Pieces: 1
    Shade: Dark

    Fingerboard Details
    Radius: 30.48 cm / 12"
    Frets: 20
    Nut/End of Board: 3.810 cm / 1.50" @ nut, 5.9944 cm / 2.360" @ end of board
    Scale: 86.36 cm / 34"
    Binding: none
    Side Dots (Color): white

    Fingerboard Inlays
    Style: Dot
    Material: Mother of Pearl
    Dimensions: 6.3246 mm / 0.249"
    Average Weight: 117.93 gm / 4.16 oz


    So much more info on this beautiful bird can be found on the Gibson Site, including wiring diagrams.



    She starts at $2,599.00.
    Comments 2 Comments
    1. aksteve's Avatar
      aksteve -
      I've always loved the T bird.....it's on my wish list
    1. kimgee's Avatar
      kimgee -
      Wow!! I want a STS machine and a PLEK machine in my spare bedroom. The new Thunderbird looks sweet, but since I hold the bass, when seated, between my thighs using the "classical" position, I don't think it's for me. i will have to try it out the next time I am at the music store though, since I have never actually held one.
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