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Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird

Gibson

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Gibson is thrilled to introduce the Rex Brown Thunderbird Electric Bass. The signature instrument of Pantera's legendary bassist, Rex Brown, is a thunderous bass built for dishing out the hardest-hitting low end. Its mahogany body and neck provide a muscular tone that cuts through the mix, while a pair of Rexbucker T-Bird pickups deliver bone-rattling output. Active electronics give you complete control over your sound with the twist of a knob.

Rexbucker T-Bird Pickups: High-Output Aggression

The Gibson Rex Brown Thunderbird packs a one-two punch with its Rexbucker T-Bird pickups. These active humbuckers produce a huge, aggressive tone that retains articulation and focus. With the pull of a pot, you can switch the pickups to passive mode for a warmer, vintage vibe. The Thunderbird's electronics also include a three-band EQ for shaping your tone and a master volume control.

Modern Playability, Timeless Style

While the Rex Brown Thunderbird has a look that harkens back to the original Thunderbird of the 1960s, its playability is thoroughly modern. Its slim, fast mahogany neck sports a rosewood fretboard with dot inlays. The Thunderbird's iconic body shape is complemented by gold hardware, including a rock-solid Hipshot bridge. Rex Brown's signature on the truss rod cover and an abstract doodle on the backplate further personalize this beast of a bass.

Road-Ready and Built to Last

As Rex Brown's signature model, the Thunderbird is built to handle the rigors of the road. Its sturdy mahogany construction provides stability and sustain, while a hardshell case protects your investment when transporting it between shows. For bassists seeking an instrument with classic style, bone-rattling tone and modern playability, the Gibson Rex Brown Thunderbird bass delivers. Pick up your Gibson Rex Brown Thunderbird from Guitar Center today.

Gibson Rex Brown Thunderbird Electric Bass Guitar Ebony
Gibson Rex Brown Thunderbird Electric Bass Guitar Ebony
Gibson Rex Brown Thunderbird Electric Bass Guitar Ebony

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  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck with Rounded profile
  • Rosewood fingerboard
  • Dual Rexbucker Thunderbird humbuckers

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Neck
  • Shape: Rounded
  • Wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Individual volume, Individual volume, Master tone
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Acrylic Dot
  • Nut material/width: Graph Tech/1.5"
Body
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Mahogany
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Individual saddle
  • Tuning machines: Hipshot Mini-Clover with Drop D Xtender
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 string
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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    submitted2 years ago

    byMichael

    fromAliso Viejo CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've always played fender basses but I don't regret purchasing this thunderbird, great sound and tone

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  • asked byJohnny Mirrex

    fromNewark, Delaware

    Is this a neck through or bolt on neck?

    Is this a neck through or bolt on neck?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Neither, it's a set neck.
  • asked byRyan

    fromHershey, Pa

    Does the bass come with a case like the Epiphone version?

    Does the bass come with a case like the Epiphone version?

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    Yes, it does.