Up for sale, a 2008 Gibson Thunderbird IV in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. This Thunderbird was ordered by Gibson's Japanese distributor Yamano, and Gibson's USA-made guitars distributed via Yamano are often considered among their best, featuring the highest quality woods hand-picked for Gibson's discerning Japanese audience.

As its name would suggest, this bass thunders and growls with the best, producing incredible low end thump and grind. 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. This Thunderbird weighs 8lbs 8oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 50-105 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany/Walnut
-Shape: Slender U, measuring .805” 1st fret, .935” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 1/2”
-Tuners: Schaller-made, Gibson-stamped
-Serialization: 8-digit stamp translates to 2008 build date

Body Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Pickups: TB Plus ceramic humbucker x2
-Harness: Gibson-engraved Alpha pots
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone
-Hardware: Three-point bridge
-Plastics: Reflector cap knobs, three-ply pickguard with Thunderbird graphic

The gloss Sunburst finish exhibits light buckle wear central to the back and a few additional minor dings and finish scratches, also largely on the back and body edges. The original factory protective plastic is still intact on the control cavity cover, and the gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original brown tolex Gibson USA hardshell case is included, along with the Gibson/Yamano hangtags.