Used Gibson Thunderbird

About the Gibson Thunderbird

The Gibson Thunderbird has been in Gibson's lineup since 1963 — over 63 years of continuous production, which speaks to how well it has been received. Gibson has been building instruments in the United States since 1902. You may also see this listed as "T-Bird Bass" — they refer to the same instrument.

Buying Guide

• 1Check the truss rod adjustment — bass necks take more tension than guitar necks and are more prone to developing bows.
• 2Test the electronics with the bass plugged into an amp. Active basses should have a fresh battery for testing.
• 3Inspect the nut slots — bass strings can wear deep grooves that cause buzzing on the first few frets.