The back of the headstock features a G² logo. A GraphTech nut and Hipshot Mini-Clover tuners keep the tuning rock-solid, while the other end of the strings anchor to a Hipshot Bass Bridge. The bound ebony fretboard features pearloid reverse split diamond inlays. The Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass is voiced with a pair of powerful T-Bird Pickups, each with individual Volume controls and paired with a master Tone control.
Designed for modern bassists, it features the classic Gibson Reverse Thunderbird body and headstock shape. The stunning, Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass guitar is designed to meet Gene’s performance needs and preferences in stadiums across the globe. Watch and share the video as Gene Simmons debuts the ultimate 80’s inspired infomercial for the Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass from Gibson, HERE. A legendary musician who has touched the lives of generations of music fans, Gene is also a creative and successful entrepreneur. This is the first of many ways in which the G² partnership will be paying tribute to Gene, his iconic status, and continue to inspire new generations of Gibson and Gene Simmons fans to play and create music.” Working with him is such a privilege for all of us at Gibson he is deeply involved in every aspect of developing the guitars and planning our launch. It looks and sounds EPIC, and it is unmistakably Gene. “The Gibson Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass guitar has been more than a year in the making. “We are excited to launch the first of many projects together with Gene Simmons!” says Cesar Gueikian, Brand President, Gibson Brands. The design is so beautiful and collectible, they are simply works of art.” “ The new G² Thunderbird basses are all handmade in the USA, with a sound that is off the charts. “Gibson is an outstanding company and has earned its place as a leading guitar brand with fans around the world,” says Simmons. The Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass will be available in Australia later in the year. The first-ever signature artist bass for Gene from Gibson, the Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass introduces a revitalized Gibson Bass lineup with more signature and core guitars to come.
The Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass (pronounced G-squared) defines the merging of two music icons and will bring multiple electric guitar and bass collections across Gibson Brands including Gibson, Epiphone, and Kramer. He is the God Of Thunder, after all.Gibson, the iconic, American instrument brand has partnered with Gene Simmons–international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time, in all categories (RIAA)–to create the new Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass. Perhaps most importantly of all, it’s a bass that’s tailor-made for conjuring this larger-than-life character’s earth-conquering tones. 'All in all, this first offering from G2 delivers on virtually every front, from the dazzling black diamond aesthetic through to playability and versatility. Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird: The web says This is a premium instrument for players who are serious about making fun music. MusicRadar verdict: The G2 Thunderbird is a beast of a bass guitar for unleashing your inner rock animal, and there are hidden depths in those tones, too. It’s not cheap, but then it is a US-made Gibson, and it is one solid and seaworthy instrument. Or, just push your bass amp to the point of furry break up, hit the lights, and get on with the business of rocking out. You can have hours of fun jamming Kiss standards.Īlternatively, you can start messing around with those individual pickup controls, using them to dial in a blend of rhythm and lead pickups, and finding some nice off-menu surprises, like Motown thump, jazzy woodiness, or even – if you set the EQ just right on your bass amp and ablate those mids – there’s borderline slap on the menu, which could be just the thing for the faux disco of I Was Made For Lovin’ You. Of course, a bass bearing Gene Simmons’ name would be expected to deal in his trademark tones, and while this is not the Grabber or Charlie LoBue model that those of us weaned on Alive! era Kiss would first associate Simmons with, it has all those classic sounds on tap. Many players will tell you that ebony helps with this snappy attack. The sounds are familiar and although it’s not suited to all musical genres or playing styles, the 4003 remains a classic. This is an understated bass in a cool, classic way, and much of its history and mystique is still in place. And as with the G2, you need not be a fan to get on board with its charms. The Rush frontman and bass legend's signature Jazz is one of the finest of the type you can buy.
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