Gibson / Thunderbird / 1976 / Black / Bass
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Vintage 1976 Gibson Thunderbird in excellent plus condition. Original Black finish with very few marks. According to the production records online only 91 Black Thunderbirds were made in 1976! This bass comes with the original case and metal covers( also in excellent condition with no issues) Also included are the Gibson certificate given to the original dealer which was Maynards Music, Albuquerque, Oct 18 1977, the original owners receipts ; guitar lead. Serial number:00245494. No headstock break or repair!! This is the finest and cleanest Gibson Thunderbird I've seen with only one ding to the body (front of lower bout on the edge directly in line with the E string!) All original and complete other than the added strap button ( 1 original button remains in its original position 1 strap lock button in a second position at the neck and another at the butt end) Through neck construction with reverse body shape. One piece Mahogany centrepiece ; Mahogany wings. Rosewood fretboard, laminated pickguard, 2 humbucking pickups, 34 ; 3-8 inch scale length. Modelled directly from the 1963 Thunderbird. New additions in 76 were the 3 point bridge and the Red White ; Blue insignia with 1976 written underneath. Original case, pickups, pots and hardware. The neck ; headstock are clean as is the fretboard. Great action and clean frets. Superb bass ; hard to find.
Andy Baxter Bass & Guitars Ltd, UK 
Andy Baxter Bass & Guitars has established a name as the best place to shop for vintage basses in the UK. We're also getting a name for ourselves stocking fine vintage 6 string electric & acoustic guitars. All instruments are thoroughly checked over and set up before sale. We offer free setups for the first year after purchase.
As a reputable and knowledgeable dealer, we offer the complete variety of brands, including Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Music Man, Hofner, and Vox. Vintage bass guitars with a high degree of character and investment value are our specialty. We work with musicians, collectors and dealers around the globe, and offer quick delivery worldwide.
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If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as much information about the bass guitar you're interested in as I can, and if you require more high resolution photos dont hesitate to ask.
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