Epiphone Thunderbird IV VSB

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Epiphone Thunderbird IV VSB

Epiphone

Thunderbird IV VSB

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 151552
Brand: Epiphone
Model: Thunderbird IV VSB
Price: $488.40

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This Epiphone Thunderbird IV is a seriously cool bass with a distinctive look and a powerful sound. It’s a fantastic option for players wanting that iconic Thunderbird vibe without the premium price tag – perfect for rock, hard rock, and metal players who want a bass with serious attitude.

Product Description

Epiphone Thunderbird IV VSB, Thunderbird IV Electric Bass

Even though Epiphone's American sister company Gibson was less successful with their bass guitars, one bass model did manage to establish itself in the first league: the Thunderbird, which sports magnetic aesthetics by way of its extraordinary Firebird-like shape.

Epiphone brings with the Thunderbird IV an affordable and convincing copy onto the market. A mahogany body and maple neck together with two humbuckers produce crisp thrusting rock sounds that suits such a bass perfectly.

  • Mahogany body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Pickups: 2 Humbuckers
  • Scale: Long scale
  • Nut width: 1.73"
  • Black hardware
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
  • Corresponding case: Article Nr #161567# (not included)
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant low-end with surprising sustain.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy feel and excellent note definition.
  • • Humbucker pickups offer a thick, aggressive tone ideal for rock and metal.
  • • Vintage Sunburst finish is striking and evokes a classic rock aesthetic.
CONS
  • • The Thunderbird’s unique shape can be cumbersome for smaller players.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while snappy, lacks the sustain of a set-neck.
  • • Indian Laurel fretboard may not offer the same luxurious feel as Ebony.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Indian Laurel
Pickups 2 Humbuckers
Scale Length 34in
Frets 22
Strings Nickel-plated steel
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck is a comfortable, slightly rounded 'C' shape – not as thin as some modern basses, but still easy to play for most.
Yes, they are standard humbucker size and easily swapped out with aftermarket pickups, giving you options to customize the tone.
The body shape can be a little less comfortable than more conventional basses for extended standing gigs, but it's manageable with a good strap and proper setup.

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