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Great condition for this rare Gibson US made 1977 Thunderbird Bass from the limited Bicentennial edition. These basses were only produced form 1976 to 1979 and less than 2000 were made, according to Gibson. This one is all original and its surprisingly light with a phenomenal sustain and such an incredible tone. The neck is slim and comfortable and action is nice and low. Frets are in good condition and everything works as it should. The original alnico pickup are just magic and the high output is quite amazing considering they are nearly 50 old. Strap pin has been moved and original screw hole professionally filled but that’s all. The original Black tolex hard case is in great nick too with all the original latches working as they should . One for collectors and players.
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Condition

Mint (Used)
Brand

Gibson
Model

THUNDERBIRD
Finish

Sunburst
Categories

4-String
Year

1977
Made In

United States
Right / Left Handed

Right Handed
Fretboard Material

Rosewood
Pickup System

Passive
Neck Material

mahogany, WALNUT
Body Material

Mahogany
Pickup Configuration

DOUBLE HUMBUCKER
Number of Strings

4-String

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