Vintage Thunderbird growl with rock solid modern reliability
If you hear “Thunderbird” and think huge low end, long notes that just bloom, and that unmistakable offset silhouette hanging low on a strap, this Epiphone Thunderbird ’64 Bass will hit you right in the feels. It nails the 60s Gibson vibe, but with the tuning stability and consistency you want on modern stages and in the studio.
Neck-through mahogany power and endless sustain
The heart of this bass is the nine ply mahogany and walnut neck-through construction with okoume or sapelli wings. That long slab of wood running from headstock to tail gives you piano like sustain, super strong fundamental, and a resonance you feel in your chest as much as you hear through the amp.
The Thunderbird body shape spreads that 8.8 lb weight across your shoulder so it feels solid but not punishing on long gigs. The gloss finish lets the Ember Red color pop under stage lights while still letting the wood ring freely.
ProBucker 760 humbuckers: deep, punchy, and tight
Epiphone loaded this Thunderbird ’64 with a pair of ProBucker 760 bass humbuckers, and they absolutely deliver. The neck pickup gives you deep, rich thump with a smooth top that never gets wooly, perfect for laying down big foundations in rock, soul, and worship settings.
Kick over to the bridge and you get bite and definition that lets your lines cut through loud guitars without losing that low end authority. With individual volume controls and a master tone feeding quality 500K CTS pots, you can blend everything from thick vintage growl to a more modern, articulate grind that takes pedals like a champ.
60s rounded neck that feels broken in from day one
The 60s Rounded Bass profile feels substantial in your hand without ever turning into a baseball bat. It fills your palm just enough to keep your fretting hand relaxed, which is key when you are digging in for a two hour set.
A 12 inch radius Indian laurel fingerboard and 20 medium jumbo frets keep things smooth for both classic pocket playing and more melodic lines up the neck. The fretwork is clean, the edges are tidy, and the dual action truss rod lets you dial in the relief exactly where you want it.
Modern hardware, vintage attitude
Here is where this Thunderbird quietly outperforms a lot of actual vintage pieces. The Graph Tech nut and open gear clover tuners with a 19:1 ratio keep tuning rock solid, even if you play hard or ride in a hot trailer between gigs. Nickel hardware throughout feels sturdy and looks right on a 60s inspired bass.
The 3 ply white pickguard with the hot stamped Thunderbird logo gives you that classic look that players and fans recognize instantly. Epiphone even includes a premium gig bag, so you are covered from the moment it leaves our shop.
Dialed in at Moore Guitars and ready to rip
This exact Ember Red Thunderbird ’64 is in our Evansville shop right now, photographed and inspected by real players. It gets our full Player Perfect setup, triple inspection, and ships fast and fully insured so you can put it straight to work.
Whether you are chasing vintage T Bird tones on a budget or just want a bass with serious attitude and reliability, this Epiphone hits that sweet spot.
Questions about this bass or how it compares to other Thunderbirds? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to our team of actual players.
