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Has Gibson Finally Perfected the Thunderbird?

More potent humbuckers and a more substantial bridge help make Gibson's still-radical bass heavier than ever.

Early Thunderbird models were built with a nine-ply neck-through-body design with mahogany wings, marking the first use of neck-through construction on a Gibson bass. It was also the first Gibson bass to feature a long 34ā€ scale length, departing from the shorter 30.5ā€ scale used previously. Today, Gibson honors that heritage with a new Thunderbird Bass that blends the spirit of the original with modern craftsmanship and performance.

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