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Gene Simmons' Signature Sonic Destroyer





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Few bass guitars match the larger-than-life nature of Kiss better than the Thunderbird’s low rumble, which is why Gibson is now proud to offer the Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird ? customized by the Demon himself! This sonic destroyer is outfitted with a smooth ebony fingerboard, blacked-out hardware, and snow-white binding to match the band’s signature face paint. The G2 Thunderbird boasts a thunderous tone to match its wild looks, sporting a pair of T-Bird pickups and a Hipshot Bass bridge that offer near-endless sustain and a ground-shaking low-end punch. A mirror-plex truss rod cover and pickguard laser-etched with Gene’s logo ties this bird together, all adding up to a bass that will have you rock ’n’ rolling all night!





Earth-shaking bass tone





For big bass tone, the Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass comes with a pair of T-Bird humbuckers. Gibson designed these pickups with ceramic magnets to give you punch and clarity. The rest of the band will love your bass' huge, full sound with a tight bottom end that will keep you in the groove!





Nitro finish for the look and feel of a classic





Gibson gave the Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes ? standard back in the day ? are significantly thinner than today’s polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to “breathe.” Nitro finishes not only look amazing, but they also enhance the instrument’s tonal qualities. The Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass has the look and feel of a lovingly cared-for classic ? one that will only improve with age.





Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass Guitar Features:


Designed by Gene Simmons to fit the needs of the modern bass player


Outfitted with a black-and-white design to match Gene’s signature face paint


Classic Thunderbird sound, with a mahogany neck and body


Beautiful ebony fingerboard that’s adorned with Pearloid reverse split diamond inlays and white binding


Comfortable rounded neck profile


Sustain-enhancing Hipshot Bass bridge


Hipshot Mini-Clover tuners for rock-solid stability


2 T-Bird pickups deliver ground-shaking bass rumble


Mirror Plex truss rod cover and pickguard that sports Gene’s signature logo


Modern hardshell case included