Epiphone Thunderbird 60's Bass, Tobacco Sunburst

The Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass faithfully recreates the iconic instrument that defined rock and roll bass playing since 1963. This meticulously crafted reproduction captures the essence of the original with authentic vintage styling, including the distinctive Thunderbird Tune-O-Matic bridge and Claw tailpiece. Equipped with new ProBucker Bass Humbuckers, this bass delivers the warm, articulate tone that powered legendary recordings by The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Cheap Trick. The Tobacco Sunburst finish combines classic aesthetics with modern playability, making it an ideal choice for musicians seeking vintage character with contemporary reliability.

Body FinishGloss

Body MaterialMahogany

Body ShapeThunderbird

Body StylesThunderbird

Fingerboard MaterialLaurel

Fingerboard Radius304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count20

FretsMedium Jumbo

InlaysDot

JointNeck Through

Neck Material7-ply; Mahogany/Walnut Layered

Nut Width38.1mm / 1.5in

Profile1960s Rounded Bass Profile

Scale Length863.6mm / 34.0in

Bridge PickupProBucker Bass 760

ControlsNeck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone

Neck PickupEpiphone Probucker Bass 760

Output Jack1/4" Heavy-Duty Epiphone

Bridge1960s TB-Bass Tune-o-matic; Adjustable

Control KnobsGold Top Hats with Silver Inserts

FinishNickel

Mounting Ringsnickel

Pickguard3-Layer (White/Black/White); Thunderbird logo in black

Strap Buttons2-butt and shoulder

Tailpiece1960s Claw Tailpiece

Truss RodAdjustable

Tuner PlatingNickel

Tuning MachinesOpen-gear Bass Tuners with historic Clover buttons; 17:1 ratio

CaseOptional

Model: EBTVTSNH1

HeadstockThunderbird Bass Headstock

Strings Gauge.45, .65, .85, .105