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Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass Ebony with Case
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Designed to meet the musical needs of modern bassists while reflecting the style and attitude of the legendary KISS frontman! Gene Simmons is a legendary rock icon, and his new Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass reflects his tastes. The G2 Thunderbird Bass is voiced with a pair of powerful T-Bird pickups, each with individual Volume controls and paired with a master Tone control.The ebony fretboard features pearloid reverse split diamond inlays. A Graph Tech nut and Hipshot Mini-Clo
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Discussed in Thunderbird Club in the TalkBass community
TBird1958
Well now. I kinda like it. Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass Ebony with Case (americanmusical.com) ... more
BklynKen
Wow, they actually released it. I love the inlays. I wonder what ever happened with this supposed Thunderbird the guy from Pantera was talking about. ... more
WillyW
It's awful pretty, I hope the extra $1,000 will help keep Gene out of the poorhouse..... ... more
Larry V
I like the looks of it but that's a lot of money for a set-neck which is basically a Thunderbird Studio IV with binding and fancy inlays. ... more
dagrev
Inlays - Check Binding - Check Hipshot bridge - Check Why Gibson only sees the need to offer such nice things with GS's name attached is one of the mysteries of the universe. I'd put a real Thunderbird pickguard on it. Otherwise it looks great! ... more
PillO
On looks (the most important criteria to those us who are shallow), I am quite indifferent. Price is rather "special". ... more
Nocturnal
I guess it is a dressed up Studio Bird, but that is not a bad thing. I wonder if they will still release the one with the red binding/inlays?? Wasn't there also talk of a flying V bass from Gene's line as well? ... more
Miles_ONeal
It even comes with a real bridge! ... more
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