Up for sale, a 1999 Gibson Thunderbird IV Limited Edition in perfect working order, finished in Natural Burst and complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring nine-ply mahogany and walnut neck-through body construction, black hardware, a three-point bridge, and a Sunburst gloss nitro lacquer finish, the Thunderbird delivers the goods via two imposing TB Plus ceramic magnet humbuckers.

As its name would suggest, this bass thunders with the best, producing incredible low end thump and grind. The pickups deliver the kind of push and compression that brings out the growl in the mahogany and walnut construction, and a thick slab ebony fretboard adds top end detail and note attack. This Thunderbird weighs 8lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-105 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany/Walnut (nine-ply)
-Shape: Medium C, more heft in upper registers, measuring .845” 1st fret, 1.010” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 1/2”
-Tuners: Gibson-branded, Schaller
-Serialization: 8-digit stamp translates to 1999 build date, “Limited Edition” decal

Body Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Pickups: TB Plus ceramic humbucker x2
-Harness: CTS pots, Sprague Orange Drop tone cap (upgraded)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone
-Hardware: Three-point bridge
-Plastics: Reflector cap knobs, three-ply pickguard with Thunderbird graphic

Cosmetic wear on the gloss Natural Burst finish includes shallow pick-related wear into the mahogany around the neck humbucker and some minor dings on the body as a whole, most prominent on the lower bout. There is some dings and shallow wear along the neck profile carve, largely on the treble side.

The original brown tolex Gibson USA hardshell case is included. The outer latches are functional, and the original handle is intact.