Always Moving Forward
Ever since it was first released back in 1965, the Non-Reverse Thunderbird has been THE choice for forward-looking bassists who want to make their own path and steadfastly refuse to follow the crowd. The Non-Reverse Thunderbird's distinctive styling and huge, thunderous tone make it a standout on stage and in the studio. Now you have the opportunity to make one of these relatively rare 'birds your own with the release of the new Gibson USA Non-Reverse Thunderbird. Equipped with a Non-Reverse mahogany body and a mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard and 20 medium jumbo frets, each of the two Thunderbird pickups has a volume control, allowing you to use them separately or to blend them in any amount you prefer. A master tone control rounds out the simple yet highly effective control layout. The three-ply white pickguard features the iconic Thunderbird graphic. The Non-Reverse Thunderbird is equipped with a Graph Tech® nut. A three-point adjustable bridge provides a full range of adjustment for action and intonation, while Hipshot® Ultralite® tuning machines hold down the strings at the other end and deliver accurate and stable tuning while keeping headstock weight low to improve balance. A hardshell case is included.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Non-Reverse Thunderbird
Body Styles Thunderbird
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Acrylic Dot
Joint Glued In
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 40.64mm / 1.6in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 863.6mm / 34.0in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Thunderbird Lead
Controls 2 Volume, 1 Master Tone
Neck Pickup Thunderbird Rhythm
Output Jack 1/4"
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge 3-Point Adjustable
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver inserts
finish Chrome
Mounting Rings Trim Ring (Lead Pickup Only)
Pickguard White 3-ply with Thunderbird Graphic
Pickup Covers Chrome
Strap Buttons 2 - Bottom and Shoulder
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black
Tuner Plating Chrome
Tuning Machines Hipshot Ultralite
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell Case
Model: BANT00EBCH1
Headstock Non-Reverse Thunderbird with Gibson logo silkscreen
Strings Gauge .045, .065, .085, .105
Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbird, Ebony
Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbird, Ebony
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
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Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
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Always Moving Forward
Ever since it was first released back in 1965, the Non-Reverse Thunderbird has been THE choice for forward-looking bassists who want to make their own path and steadfastly refuse to follow the crowd. The Non-Reverse Thunderbird's distinctive styling and huge, thunderous tone make it a standout on stage and in the studio. Now you have the opportunity to make one of these relatively rare 'birds your own with the release of the new Gibson USA Non-Reverse Thunderbird. Equipped with a Non-Reverse mahogany body and a mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard and 20 medium jumbo frets, each of the two Thunderbird pickups has a volume control, allowing you to use them separately or to blend them in any amount you prefer. A master tone control rounds out the simple yet highly effective control layout. The three-ply white pickguard features the iconic Thunderbird graphic. The Non-Reverse Thunderbird is equipped with a Graph Tech® nut. A three-point adjustable bridge provides a full range of adjustment for action and intonation, while Hipshot® Ultralite® tuning machines hold down the strings at the other end and deliver accurate and stable tuning while keeping headstock weight low to improve balance. A hardshell case is included.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Non-Reverse Thunderbird
Body Styles Thunderbird
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Acrylic Dot
Joint Glued In
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 40.64mm / 1.6in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 863.6mm / 34.0in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Thunderbird Lead
Controls 2 Volume, 1 Master Tone
Neck Pickup Thunderbird Rhythm
Output Jack 1/4"
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge 3-Point Adjustable
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Top Hat with Silver inserts
finish Chrome
Mounting Rings Trim Ring (Lead Pickup Only)
Pickguard White 3-ply with Thunderbird Graphic
Pickup Covers Chrome
Strap Buttons 2 - Bottom and Shoulder
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Black
Tuner Plating Chrome
Tuning Machines Hipshot Ultralite
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell Case
Model: BANT00EBCH1
Headstock Non-Reverse Thunderbird with Gibson logo silkscreen
Strings Gauge .045, .065, .085, .105







