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    Home/ Collections/ Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst - Japan 1988
    Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst - Japan 1988
    stylish brown guitar with a white pickguard, reflecting the vintage charm of the 1988 Orville Thunderbird Bass from Japan.
    The image features a black electric guitar on a white background, highlighting its elegant shape and vibrant color contrast.
    black guitar adorned with a white pickguard, emphasizing its modern aesthetic and suitability for various music styles.
    Black bass guitar with a white headstock, showcasing the Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst, made in Japan, 1988.
    Detailed view of a four-string Orville Thunderbird Bass guitar, featuring a Tobacco Burst color, made in Japan in 1988.
    Close-up of a brown guitar featuring a white headstock, identified as the Orville Thunderbird Bass, Tobacco Burst, Japan 1988.
    A stylish black guitar featuring a white pickguard, highlighting its elegant look and appeal to musicians.
    black-bodied guitar with a contrasting white pickguard, emphasizing its modern aesthetic and suitability for various music styles.
     A striking black guitar with a brown neck, representing the Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst, crafted in Japan, 1988.
    An Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst rests in a guitar case with a strap, highlighting its 1988 Japanese craftsmanship.
    An Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst, complete with a case and strap, highlighting its 1988 Japanese design.
    Home/ Collections/ Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst - Japan 1988

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    Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst - Japan 1988

    $1,795.00 $2,095.00
    SKU: 24143
     
     
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    ENQUIRE ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

    This original vintage Orville Thunderbird Bird bass is in superb playing condition. Crafted by the esteemed Terada and FujiGen factories, these instruments are renowned for their superior quality, often surpassing their USA-made equivalents. Over the years, they have developed a loyal cult following. The T-Bird basses are significantly rarer than the more common Les Paul models and have been fetching a premium in the vintage market.

    This particular bass is an excellent example of the exceptional standards associated with its make, offering outstanding playability. The neck is flawlessly straight and precisely intonated, with frets in pristine condition, enabling a fast and effortless playing experience. The USA Gibson humbuckers produce a powerful, resonant sound with a rich, piano-like tone from the bridge pickup.

    Aesthetically, the bass exhibits vintage allure, showcasing slight natural finish wear and play marks that only contribute to its character. It is comes with its original Orville gigbag. Revel in the timeless appeal and exceptional performance of this vintage Orville T-Bird bass.

    Features:

    Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

    Action at 12th Fret: 2.75mm

    Nut Width: 37.86mm

    Width at 12th Fret: 55.84mm

    Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 21.01mm

    Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 25.44mm

    Weight: 4.28kg / 9.44lb

    Brand: Orville

    Model: Thunderbird

    Fretboard Material: Rosewood

    Body Material: Mahogany

    Colour Family: Tobacco Sunburst

    Right / Left Handed: Right Handed

    Pickups: Gibson USA Humbuckers

    Neck Material: Mahogany

    Wood Top Style: Plain

    Pickup Configuration: HH

    Active Preamp: No Preamp

    Finish Style: Gloss

    Number of Strings: 4-String

    Offset Body: Offset Body

    Body Shape: Double Cutaway

    Number of Frets: 20

    Case: Orville Gigbag

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