Thunderbird bass nikki sixx plus#

Thunderbird bass nikki sixx plus#

The TB plus humbuckers are traditional hum-cancelling bass pickups with ceramic magnets. The pickups in today's Nikki Sixx Signature Thunderbird IV'two vintage-style TB Plus humbuckers'both capture and recreate the classic attributes of those early Gibson basses.

The pickups on the early Gibson basses of the 1960s remained unchanged for many years, undergoing only minor cosmetic modifications from time to time, but staying true to the originals' sonic characteristics. They are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers. In keeping with the rebellious spirit of the M+¦tley Cr++e bassist, the new Nikki Sixx Signature Thunderbird IV's fingerboard is inlayed with exclusive red acrylic 'X's at the third, fifth, seventh and 12th frets. The new model, however, is poised to take it to the next level. The first collaboration between Gibson and Sixx'the Gibson Blackbird'was released almost 10 years ago, and enjoyed immense popularity from both players and fans alike. Gibson once again honors Sixx's skills and devotion by proudly introducing the new Nikki Sixx Signature Model Thunderbird IV'a genuine tribute to one of rock's most iconic bass players.

Legendary Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is known as much for his superior playing ability as he is for his longtime love of Gibson's Thunderbird bass guitars.

Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird Bass Overview