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The Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass Ebony, an incredibly accurate reproduction of the iconic electric bass that shaped the sound of rock and roll. Available in a sleek Ebony finish, the Thunderbird 60s Bass blends vintage style with modern playability. Its mahogany and walnut neck-through design provides rock-solid construction, while its slim profile and fast-playing neck give it a familiar feel for today's bassists. Powered by Epiphone ProBucker 760TM humbucking pickups that replicate the original Gibson Thunderbird pickups, the Thunderbird 60s Bass produces a warm, punchy tone perfect for classic rock. Individual volume knobs for each pickup plus a master tone control with old-school top-hat knobs give you complete control over your sound. A Tune-O-Matic bridge and "claw" tailpiece anchor the strings to the body, completing the vintage vibe. The Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass Ebony lets you harness iconic tone and style.

Neck-Through Design Delivers Sustain and Strength

The Thunderbird 60s Bass gets its rock-solid construction from a 7-piece mahogany and walnut neck-through design with mahogany wings. This provides maximum sustain and durability. Its slim, fast-playing neck gives the Thunderbird 60s Bass a familiar feel for today's players. The deep cutaway allows unimpeded access to the upper frets so you can explore the bass's full range.

ProBucker 760TM Pickups Recreate an Iconic Sound

New Epiphone ProBucker 760TM humbucking bass pickups are designed to replicate the original Thunderbird pickups used in the early 1960s. They produce a warm, punchy tone that helped define the sound of classic rock. Individual volume knobs for each pickup let you adjust the levels to your liking. The master tone control with an old-school top-hat knob provides overall tonal shaping.

Vintage-Style Hardware Anchors the Strings

A Tune-O-Matic bridge and "claw" tailpiece provide vintage style and securely anchor the strings to the body. Open-gear tuners with a 17:1 ratio combine vintage looks with precise tuning.

Epiphone Thunderbird '60s Bass Ebony
Epiphone Thunderbird '60s Bass Ebony
Epiphone Thunderbird '60s Bass Ebony

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  • Accurate reproduction of vintage classic
  • Featuring new ProBucker #760 bass humbuckers
  • Tune-o-matic bridge and Claw tailpiece

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Neck
  • Shape: 60s rounded
  • Wood: Mahogany with walnut
  • Neck joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Gloss
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: ProBucker Bass #760 Humbucker
  • Bridge: ProBucker Bass #760 Humbucker
  • Brand: Epiphone
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.5 in. (38.1 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Claw
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes 
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: China

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