![]() ![]() The size and shape of the bobbins also have a significant impact on tonal response. The use of Nickel Silver reduces the occurrence of eddy currents due to low conductivity and provides a more transparent and crisp output. Epiphone ProBucker humbuckers are the real deal-made with 18% Nickel Silver unit bases and covers, the same alloy used by Gibson at the Kalamazoo factory when the humbucker was first invented. It has fooled experts, vintage purists, and even luthiers who have worked with the best vintage examples from the late 50s and early 60s. The classic "P.A.F" sound is closer than you thinkĮpiphone's ProBucker™ humbucker™ has quietly become one of the most talked-about pickups in the industry. (Previously called Thunderbird Vintage PRO) ProBucker™ Humbucker Pickups Available in Alpine White, Ebony, and Tobacco Sunburst. Featuring new ProBucker™ Bass Humbuckers™ and a vintage styled 60s Thunderbird Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Claw tailpiece. Head to Gibson’s website to purchase the instrument, or find the signature bass on Reverb.The Epiphone Thunderbird™ 60s Bass is an incredibly accurate reproduction of the classic electric bass first introduced in 1963 that has since powered dozens of hits by artists like The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Cheap Trick. You can check out a fun promo video and images of the new G² Thunderbird bass below. So one of the first things we talked about is, because invariably people are going to first look at the instruments, they’ve got to be just gorgeous.” ![]() Having said that, we both agreed that there’s room for improvement. “That’s worked for many decades, maybe 100 years. “The G² line was my shared point of view with Cesar about not bastardizing the legacy,” Simmons said. Last year, Heavy Consequence caught up with Simmons, who discussed the new partnership with Gibson. This is the first of many ways in which the G² partnership will be paying tribute to Gene, his iconic status, and continue to inspire new generations of Gibson and Gene Simmons fans to play and create music.” He continued: “A legendary musician who has touched the lives of generations of music fans, Gene is also a creative and successful entrepreneur. Working with him is such a privilege for all of us at Gibson he is deeply involved in every aspect of developing the guitars and planning our launch.”Įditor's Pick Gene Simmons on His New G² Gibson Collection, Restarting KISS’ Final Tour, and More It looks and sounds EPIC, and it is unmistakably Gene. “The Gibson Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass guitar has been more than a year in the making. “We are excited to launch the first of many projects together with Gene Simmons!” remarked Gibson Brand president Cesar Gueikian. #Thunderbird bass full#The full package comes with a hardshell case and retails for $2,799. An Ebony nitrocellulose lacquer finish is paired with Black Chrome hardware and a Mirror Plex truss rod cover with a Mirror Plex pickguard featuring a laser engraved custom Gene Simmons logo. Other appointments include a GraphTech nut and Hipshot Mini-Clover tuners, while the other end of the strings anchor to a Hipshot Bass Bridge. ![]() The bound ebony fretboard features pearloid reverse split diamond inlays. It boasts the classic Gibson Reverse Thunderbird body/headstock and houses a pair of T-Bird pickups with corresponding volume controls and a master tone control. The bass was designed to meet Simmons’ live performance needs and preferences. ![]()
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