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Gibson Thunderbird II Non-Reverse Sunburst 1966

Gibson Thunderbird II Non-Reverse Sunburst 1966

Serial Number: 700668

Weight: 7lbs 12oz

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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The bass has been oversprayed with clear and the headstock face has been touched up.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid Honduran mahogany body. Holes have been plugged under the pickguard and near the bridge from the thumb-rest and cover plate mounting screws.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .836", 12th fret 1.025"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The headstock has been repaired. The neck is slightly underset.
Electronics: Original pickup with volume and tone controls. The volume pot and jack have been replaced. The leads have also been replaced. Solder joints on the tone pot have been touched up, and the tone cap has been replaced. The original pot's code is not visible. The pickup is slightly microphonic. The jack and tone pot locations have been swapped.
Pickup Measurements: 8.65K
Hardware: Original hardware. The thumb-rest and cover plate have been removed.
Weight: 7lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: The headstock has been repaired. This repair was done in a way that is not very good aesthetically but it is stable and not affecting playability. The volume pot and jack have been replaced. The leads have also been replaced. Solder joints on the tone pot have been touched up, and the tone cap has been replaced. The thumb-rest and cover plate have been removed. Holes have been plugged in the body under the pickguard and near the bridge from the thumb-rest and cover plate mounting screws. The jack and tone pot locations have been swapped.
Case Details: Original hardshell case. The case is very worn and only one latch is functional. The case is not functional for transporting the bass, but is paired with it because it is original.
Cosmetic Condition: This bass is in good condition with moderate wear. There are scratches, dents, and dings throughout. The hardware has a strong patina. There is a headstock repair visible on the face of the headstock and on the back of the neck.
Serial Number: 700668
Tech Notes: The neck is slightly underset, but bass plays well with medium action. The frets are wide and tall, with mild wear. The serial number dates from 1966 to 1967. The original pot codes are not visible.
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SKU: U5031799101

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The bass has been oversprayed with clear and the headstock face has been touched up.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid Honduran mahogany body. Holes have been plugged under the pickguard and near the bridge from the thumb-rest and cover plate mounting screws.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .836", 12th fret 1.025"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The headstock has been repaired. The neck is slightly underset.
Electronics: Original pickup with volume and tone controls. The volume pot and jack have been replaced. The leads have also been replaced. Solder joints on the tone pot have been touched up, and the tone cap has been replaced. The original pot's code is not visible. The pickup is slightly microphonic. The jack and tone pot locations have been swapped.
Pickup Measurements: 8.65K
Hardware: Original hardware. The thumb-rest and cover plate have been removed.
Weight: 7lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: The headstock has been repaired. This repair was done in a way that is not very good aesthetically but it is stable and not affecting playability. The volume pot and jack have been replaced. The leads have also been replaced. Solder joints on the tone pot have been touched up, and the tone cap has been replaced. The thumb-rest and cover plate have been removed. Holes have been plugged in the body under the pickguard and near the bridge from the thumb-rest and cover plate mounting screws. The jack and tone pot locations have been swapped.
Case Details: Original hardshell case. The case is very worn and only one latch is functional. The case is not functional for transporting the bass, but is paired with it because it is original.
Cosmetic Condition: This bass is in good condition with moderate wear. There are scratches, dents, and dings throughout. The hardware has a strong patina. There is a headstock repair visible on the face of the headstock and on the back of the neck.
Serial Number: 700668
Tech Notes: The neck is slightly underset, but bass plays well with medium action. The frets are wide and tall, with mild wear. The serial number dates from 1966 to 1967. The original pot codes are not visible.