Description
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Summary
Finish: The finish has been drop filled and sanded smooth on the top of the body in between and above the pickups. There is also evidence of this around the low E string tuner.
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: “C” Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .78″ & 12th. Fret: .94″
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″
Nut Width: 1-1/2″
Scale Length: 34
Electronics: The pickups appear to be original. The 250K pots and wiring are not original.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 8.3k Neck: 8.2k
Hardware: Original. The bridge and nut are not original.
Weight: 9 lbs 2 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage bass is in good cosmetic condition with heavy wear throughout. The finish in between and above the pickups has been drop filled and sanded smooth. This is also evident on the back of the headstock around the low E string tuner. There is a crack repair along the neck spanning from the nut to the third fret. Also on top of the body, there are plugged holes from where the original Gibson bridge studs were.
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original bridge. The original bridge stud holes have been plugged. -Neck repair from the nut to the third fret. This repair is stable and has been properly done. -Drop fill finish touch up on the top of the body in between and above the pickups. -Small spots of drop fill around the low E tuner. -Non-original 250k pots.-Non-original wiring. -Non-original nut.
Serial Number: 00243770
Tech Notes: This Thunderbird plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show moderate wear. It is being dated to 1976 based on “00” in the serial number.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
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