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Highlights:
Not much to say about this bass, it’s a Gibson explorer !
This 40 years old beauty is all original beside an old professional refinish and has the look and the roar typical of these vintage Gibson basses.
Mahogany body and neck with a rosewood fingerboard.
Two Humbucker pickups with volume controls per pickup and a master tone control.
Neck is straight with low action and it’s a pleasure to play .
Not many around and super hard to find in Australia.
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Additional information
Condition

Mint (Used)
Brand

Gibson
Model

THUNDERBIRD
Finish

arctic white
Categories

4-String
Year

1985
Made In

United States
Right / Left Handed

Right Handed
Fretboard Material

Rosewood
Pickup System

Passive
Neck Material

mahogany
Body Material

Mahogany
Pickup Configuration

DOUBLE HUMBUCKER
Number of Strings

4-String

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