#1979 gibson thunderbird guitar upgrade
#1979 gibson thunderbird guitar crack

Louis, MO or in the Evansville, IN / Henderson, KY areas. Please do not buy anything from us withoutĬonsulting us first. The guitar is a 1979 Gibson Thunderbird S/N 72229040. Will also incur PayPals fees (Approx 4%).Ĭustomers outside the EU please note that guitars containing RosewoodĪre now subject to strict CITES import laws in your country now requiringĬertification and therefore incurring extra charges and (with the pickup cover) Comes with the original black Tolex hard case.Ĭustomers please note that returns purchased through PayPal Beautiful ebony fingerboard that’s adorned with Pearloid reverse split diamond inlays and white binding. Classic Thunderbird sound, with a mahogany neck and body. Outfitted with a black-and-white design to match Gene’s signature face paint.

All the electrics are factory and the pots date to the 24th week of 1979 which perfectly match the June stamp in the control cavity. Designed by Gene Simmons to fit the needs of the modern bass player. Gibson’s first long-scale competitor to the Fender Precision, the single-pickup Thunderbird II was built in larger numbers than the IV but that’s not saying much. There has been a strap button on the top edge of the body so there is small hole that can easily be sorted.

#1979 gibson thunderbird guitar upgrade

Structurally it is sound and there is no problem as it has been this way for many years now. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at . 1979 Gibson Thunderbird Bass Natural Description Introduced in 1963 the Thunderbird was Gibsons first 34' scale bass.

#1979 gibson thunderbird guitar crack

There is a small hairline crack on the surface at the back of the headstock and a tiny line coming off the Low E tuner.(please see photos). 1979 Gibson Thunderbird Bass Refin Gibson 1,899.00 Qty. The bridge cover is still present, but the pick up one has been misplaced at some stage and it is no longer with it. There were less than a dozen made in Natural finish that year. For sale this rare 1979 Gibson Thunderbird Bass in Natural finish. The Gibson Thunderbird stands out as the most respected of all Gibson bass guitars, and has been in production on and off since 1963.