It's been fully set up in our workshop with very low action. The visible pot dates read 137-7636 (36th week of 1976). Cream City Music is one of the worlds finest guitar shops with selections including the Vintage 1976 Gibson Thunderbird 76 Electric Bass Guitar Natural. Gibson Thunderbird IV 1964 (left) This bass belongs to John Entwistle and was The Who bassist's main stage and studio instrument from 1972 to 1976 (when he. The frets are very clean. All-round superb bass. This is a very well looked after bass with only a few very small signs of wear. New additions in 76 were the 3 point bridge and the Red, White & Blue insignia with 76 written underneath. Peter Hooks 1976 Gibson Thunderbird bass, one mighty bird Bought in the early noughties, and played with electronic dance band Hybrid on release of their second album Morning Sci-Fi. Modelled directly from the 1963 Thunderbird. This one is a TRUE 1976 bicentennial, with original. Rosewood fretboard, laminated pickguard, 2 humbucking pickups, 34 & 3-8 inch scale length. The bicentennial Thunderbirds of 1976 were produced to commemorate 200 years of American independence. One-piece Mahogany centrepiece Mahogany wings. The bass has through-neck construction with a reverse body shape. All original and complete including the case. This bass comes with the original case and metal covers which are also in condition. All original, except missing bridge pickup cover No cracks, but has numerous dings/scratches on the edges. His first bass was a non-reverse orange Thunderbird, and he also played at leThunderbird basses, one of which was accidentally destroyed by Keith Moon at a concert in New York in 1971, and John subsequently damaged it. Original natural finish with very few marks. Mahogany body, rosewood fretboard, mahogany neck. John Entwistle of The Who used various Gibson Thunderbird basses from 1971 to about 1976. The Bicentennial model was produced in 1976.1976 Bicentennial Gibson Thunderbird in excellent + condition. The truss rod is adjustable, the frets are in good shape. No headstock repair Used to belong to Timi 'Grabber' Hansen from Mercyful Fate. The neck has scuffs, dents, and scratches. 1976 Gibson Thunderbird bicentennial Bass. Production ceased in 1969, only to be launched again in 1976, as an original reverse bodied guitar, known as the Thunderbird 76. Sales were moderate but not improved when the instrument was designed as a non-reverse model in 1965. The body has scratches, dents, some minor finish chips, and light buckle rash. Frets: 20 Width at nut: 1 1/2' The Thunderbird bass was launched as a reverse style bass in 1963. Original hardshell case is in good shape. Two pickups, volume controls for each pickup, master tone. Laminate mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. Mahogany laminate neck thru-design with mahogany wings. Gibson Thunderbird Bass Gibson Thunderbird Bass All Auction Buy It Now 202 Results Brand Country/Region of Manufacture Body Color Body Material Model Year Condition Price Buying Format All Filters Gibson Blackbird Nikki Sixx Signature Bass Thunderbird Black - Iron Cross Inlays 2,000. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.įor a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmeticĬondition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Accompanied with original black Gibson fitted road hard case. The Bicentennial model was produced in 1976. Condition: Good vintage with average mileage, having normal pre owned wear & tear such as scratches, bumps and minor bruises. ![]() Tech Notes: This bass plays well with low action. The neck has scuffs, dents, and scratches. ![]() The body has scratches, dents, some minor finish chips, and light buckle rash. Modifications/Repairs: Pickup and bridge covers are missing.Ĭase Details: Original hardshell case is in good shape.Ĭosmetic Condition: This bass has light wear for its age. The coolest things about this bass are its looks and its. ![]() ![]() Pickup Measurements: Neck 6.6k Bridge 10.2k This is a 1976 Gibson Thunderbird in excellent vintage condition and in Korina natural finish. Neck-thru design.Įlectronics: Original electronics. Neck Details: Laminate mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.īody Details: Mahogany laminate neck thru-design with mahogany wings. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
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