Its somewhat larger than I expected and I have to stretch right out to tune the G string. Investigate with full confidence, we say. Back to Snips - we get paid a wage in this band and before too long I have saved enough to get my new hearts desire, a Gibson Thunderbird anniversary edition bass guitar. What it lacks in subtlety it more than compensates for with some big sounds, a battleship-like construction and a beautiful finish. ConclusionĪs the formidable reputation that precedes it suggests, the Thunderbird lives up to its name. Great bass with mahogany body and neck-thru in flat Gold finish and engraved pickguard. This bass has been released to celebrate the 50th Anniversary 1963-2013 of the Thunderbird bass. Comes from a collection and has never been played. Still, you can slip on a sweatband, or you can chafe for your art, the choice is yours – the explosive grit at your fingertips is worth a little discomfort. Mint 2013 Gibson Thunderbird 50th Anniversary model in Bullion Gold. The T-Bird’s weighty mahogany body provides sustain ad infinitum, but the lack of any ergonomic chamfering might irritate you if you pick from your shoulder instead of your wrist. This bass may be a one-trick pony in that department, but it’s a hell of a trick, and quite a ride – more thoroughbred than pony. Inevitably, it sounds best with everything turned up full. Sound-wise, there’s that distinct growling roar and plenty of low-end power, but probably not much else – however, what more do you realistically need? Two volume controls – in the shape of old-school dials in the ‘top hat’ style, black with silver inserts, and very nostalgic – allow you to dial in either, or both, the bridge and the neck pickups, and an overall tone control allows for a few subtle tweaks on top. This bass may be a one-trick pony in that department, but it’s a hell of a trick, and quite a ride Inevitably it sounds best with everything turned up full. There’s a percussive physicality about the neck and fingerboard that lends itself to not only rock and metal, but also reggae and slap – anything where you need to dig in a little, basically – and chords sound meatier than a buffalo stew. This is one of those instruments that really comes to life in your hands, its substantial but navigable neck enticing the player to stay awhile, fingertips seduced by the playability of its fingerboard.
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