Orville Thunderbird Bass in Tobacco Burst - Japan 1988

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