Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV Pro Electric Bass Alpine White

The Thunderbird IV was first introduced in 1963 and instantly became one of rocks most recognizable bass guitar designs. For almost five decades the Thunderbird has powered artists as varied as Nikki Sixx The Who Kings of Leon Cheap Trick Lynyrd Skynyrd Steely Dan and The Silversun Pickups. Turn on your radio and you’ll hear a Thunderbird bass. Now Epiphone takes all the vintage mojo of the original Thunderbird IV and sends it flying into the future with Gibson TB Plus humbuckers with ceramic magnets and all the Birds original styling and features intact. The Thunderbird IV was one of the most radical designs to come out of the Gibson and Epiphone Kalamazoo factory in the early 60s thanks to legendary automotive designer Ray Dietrich who was asked to put a new twist on solid body guitars and basses. The sound of the Thunderbird IV was as cutting edge as its design and now the Thunderbird Classic-IV PRO returns with all of Epiphones first class quality and a lifetime guarantee but without the hassles of owning or hiding a vintage instrument. Case sold separately. Gibson TB Plus humbuckers. Historic 60s era Thunderbird profile. Mahogany body wings 7-ply Mahogany/walnut neck. Through-neck neck joint. Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays 20-Medium jumbo. Nickel/silver alloy frets. Classic style 3 point adjustable flush mount. Fully adjustable bridge. Neck volume bridge volume and master tone controls. Black die-cast tuners with 17:1 ratio. Black hardware. Black Top. Hats control knobs with chrome metal inserts. Optional hard case with black vinyl exterior gray plush interior and chrome hardware. Case sold separately.