Epiphone Thunderbird '64 Bass IG
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Epiphone
Thunderbird '64 Bass IG
Product Info
Article Number:
569623
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
Thunderbird '64 Bass IG
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$900.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This '64 Thunderbird IG is a serious contender for players craving that classic, beefy Thunderbird tone. The construction feels solid, and the ProBucker pickups deliver a wonderfully thick and resonant low-end – perfect for rock, blues, and heavier styles. It's a fantastic way to get that iconic look and sound without a premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Epiphone Thunderbird '64 Bass IG
- Electric Bass
- Original nine-ply mahogany / walnut body and neck construction
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Scale: 863 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Neck profile: Rounded
- 20 Frets
- Pickups: 2 ProBucker Bass 760 humbuckers with nickel cover
- Nickel bridge and tuning machines
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Inverness Green
- Includes Premium gig bag
PROS
- • Nine-ply mahogany/walnut body delivers exceptional sustain and warmth.
- • ProBucker 760 pickups offer a thick, vintage-inspired tone with growl.
- • Rounded neck profile provides comfortable playability for extended gigs.
- • Indian laurel fingerboard offers a snappy, articulate feel and bright tone.
CONS
- • The substantial body construction results in a noticeably heavier instrument.
- • Inverness Green finish, while iconic, might not appeal to all players' tastes.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more modern, active bass designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany/Walnut (nine-ply)
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
Epiphone ProBucker Bass 760 Humbuckers
Scale Length
863 mm (34 inches)
Frets
20
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (typically .040-.100)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably rounder and more comfortable than the slim-tapered necks on some later models, offering a vintage feel.
Yes, they're standard humbucker sizes, making upgrades or repairs relatively straightforward for most bass techs.
It’s a heavier bass, so longer gigs might require a strap and some stamina, but it's certainly giggable.
