Shop Keyboard Deals, Financing, and More

Similar Best Sellers

Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass - Ebony

4-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Wings, 7-piece Walnut/Mahogany Neck, Indian Laurel Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Cherry
12 Write review Item ID: EBTVEBNH
$749.00

Earn $38 back in Bonus Bucks† OR pay $32/month with 24 month financing*

55-point
Inspection

Free
Shipping
Tech Support

Free Sweetwater
Support

Free 2-year
Warranty
Backordered - More On The Way!

We expect more from Epiphone soon. Order today to reserve yours now, risk-free.

Notify me when in stock
Add to Cart
Notify me about deals

Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

(800) 222-4700
What is a Sales Engineer?
Sweetwater Gear Exchange

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Most Popular Accessories & Related Items

Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass - Ebony
Backordered - More On The Way! – Notify me
$749.00
Add to Cart
Add to list
Back to navigation

Written By

Our Product Research Team

Get to know them!

Value-packed '60s-style Thunderbird Bass

Enjoy the look, feel, and vibe of an early '60s Thunderbird bass with the Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass. It packs a pair of Epiphone's ProBucker 760TM humbucking bass pickups, designed to replicate Gibson's original Thunderbird pickups. The replica mid-'60s Tune-o-matic bridge sits atop a vintage-style "claw" tailpiece, while open-gear "Clover" tuning machines with 17:1 ratio combines an old-school look with precision tuning performance. Complete with a 7-piece walnut/mahogany neck with through-body design and mahogany body wings, the Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass is a great value in a vintage-themed bass guitar.

Related Videos: Thunderbird 60s Bass - Ebony

Based on the classic 1960's Thunderbird bass

Building upon the long-term success of the Thunderbird bass, Epiphone offers the Thunderbird 60s Bass Bass as a faithful replica of early-'60s Thunderbirds. This is THE original "rock and roll" bass, with the distinctive shape and traditional design elements — all for a price that the working bassist can afford. The Thunderbird 60s Bass features a rock-solid, nine-piece neck with through-body construction.

Great tone from dual humbucking pickups

Epiphone's ProBucker 760TM humbucking pickups are tuned to replicate the glorious thump of Gibson's original 1960s Thunderbird pickups. For tone shaping, you've got a separate volume knob for each pickup, giving you access to blended pickup tones you can't achieve with a traditional three-way pickup selector. A master tone control lets you dial in just the right amount of top-end snap.

Epiphone Thunderbird 60s Bass Features:

  • Solidbody bass guitar based on early-'60s Gibson Thunderbird
  • Rock-solid construction with 7-piece mahogany/walnut neck-through design with mahogany wings
  • Open-gear "Clover" tuners with 17:1 ratio combine vintage looks with precise tuning
  • Epiphone ProBucker 760TM humbucking pickups are designed to replicate original Gibson Thunderbird pickups
  • Individual pickup volume knobs plus Master Tone control, all with old-school top-hat knobs
  • Tune-o-matic bridge with "claw" tailpiece

Why Buy Your Guitar from Sweetwater?

See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online.

Additional Media

Bass Guitar Buying Guide

Warranty Info

Sweetwater's FREE 2-Year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty

Extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

  • Save money with FREE parts and labor
  • Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time
  • Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department
Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
2 Year Total Confidence Coverage
$74.00
FREE!

Free 2-year Warranty

Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage™ Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
Tools Icon

Save money with free parts & labor!

Fast Icon

Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time.

Award Icon

Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department.

Back to navigation

Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Thunderbird
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Ebony
  • Neck Material: 7-piece Mahogany/Walnut
  • Neck Shape: 60's Rounded, Neck thru
  • Neck Joint: Neck-through
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.5"
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Mid 60's Tune-o-matic with claw tailpiece
  • Tuners: Open gear Clover buttons, 17:1 ratio
  • Neck Pickup: ProBucker 760 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: ProBucker 760 Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 x volume, 1 x master tone
  • Strings: .045-.105
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EBTVEBNH1

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

(800) 222-4700
Contact Your Sales Engineer
Back to navigation

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5

Customer Added Media

Write your review

Awesome for the price!

This was my first epiphone and let me just say the quality for what you pay is quite impressive. Great build quality for a sub 1k bass!
by Joshua Mcmichael from FREDERICKSBURG, VA on
Music background: Bassist

NICE VINAGE SOUND!

I really like my P- Bass, but it can't compare to the sound that come from the T- Bird!
by Tom Schlatter from Kalispell, Montana on
Music background: playing guitar/bass since the late '60's/ early '70's

Killer bass

I have many high end basses
This one is right up there with them.
Came set up perfect out of the box!!!
by Rich D from PA on

Still the best Thunderbird from Gibson/Epi since the '60s.

I have owned a '64 IV since 1981, so that's the gold standard for me and the sound that's been in my head for decades. Having said that, the Epi is very well built. I have two (burst and white), and both are well above their price. I also have a '76, a '06 modern Gibson (which does not sound like a vintage Thunderbird at all), a '21 Non-reverse and a '64 Epi Embassy. The VP/60s is by far as close as you can get to the vintage tone without spending thousands on a Lull or something of that nature, or a Greco that will also cost more if you can find one. One secret is Epi, unlike modern Gibsons, had the good sense to put the pickups in almost the exact locations of the 60s, and this makes a huge difference compared to modern Gibsons.
The Epi can lack some bigness and depth of the 60s--but amps have knobs that turn and strings will make a huge difference. Like any bass, not every string (even your current fav) will necessarily be a great match. Boomers sound great (add depth and punch), Dean Markley Blue Steels, and even GHS Precision flats are amazing. EB Cobalt flats also sound great. Want the closest thing to the real deal without spending $$$$? The Epi is the next best thing to the real deal.
by Dagrev from Louisville. Ky on
Music background: Been playing decades.

Great bass

Get this bass! It won't break the bank and sounds better than your P or J bass. Great midrange sound. Don't have to turn up to be heard. This instrument cuts through the mix and gives you that necessary bombastic bottom. Seriously this is a great bass, awesome sound, comfortable neck. T.B. the sales associate was super helpful and made this purchase incredibly stress free. He answered all of my questions and the fact the he himself is a musician was very helpful.
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Been gigging 30years plus.
See also: 4 String Bass Guitars, Epiphone, Epiphone 4-string Bass Guitars
Close Close $2,000 Pick Your PRS Giveaway -- input your email address below to enter or click here to learn more.

See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners!

Enter Now

Success!

Your email, has been entered to win this giveaway. Good Luck!