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Like every Gibson headstock, the angled Nikki Sixx Thunderbird headstock is carved out of the same piece of mahogany as the neck. The Nikki Sixx Signature Thunderbird's distinct headstock stays true to Gibson's industry-changing way of thinking. This neck-through-body construction results in better tone and unsurpassed sustain, and no loose or misaligned necks. Gluing all the pieces together insures maximum 'wood-to-wood' contact, and allows the neck and body to function as a single unit. The neck and center piece of the body are constructed from mahogany and walnut, and two AA-grade maple wings are glued on to each side to form the bass' distinct outline. The Nikki Sixx Signature Thunderbird IV's multiple-wood-ply construction is as structurally and aesthetically innovative as any Gibson feature. Next to the bridge is a custom Nikki Sixx-designed 'Opti-Grab' bracket that he uses to hold the bass while roaming the monster Crue stage. It is the epitome of form and function in bass guitar bridge design. To this day, Gibson's three-way adjustable bridge remains an industry standard. Readily accessible screws make setting the intonation simple and unproblematic. The Nikkie Sixx Thunderbird's powerful resonance, tone, and sustain is the result of anchoring the bridge directly into the body at its three adjustable points, which provides a firm seating for the strings and yields a strong union between the strings and body. It provides players with the ability to adjust and fine-tune the height of the Nikki Sixx Signature Thunderbird IV's bass strings in all directions'front, back, and side-to-side'which gives the bridge a 'floating' feature, thus allowing the bass to be equipped with a variety of string gauges and multiple set-up options. Gibson's innovative three-way adjustable bridge and tailpiece combo is the standard for simplicity and functionality. As with all Gibson pickups, every part is precisely manufactured at Gibson USA in Nashville, Tennessee, insuring tight, seamless fittings, and superior workmanship.

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They are wax potted then filled with epoxy, producing a full frequency, heavy-bottom sound similar to pickups with a passive EQ, and delivering the huge, powerful bass tone the Thunderbird IV is renowned for.

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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. This is as clean as ‘used’ comes.Gibson Nikki Sixx Thunderbird Bass Overview Probably some unnoticeable hairline scuffs and a micro bump. Other than that, finding flaws on it would be nitpicking at this point. I couldn’t go ‘Mint’ on this bass because according to the original owner, it’s been picked up and used for some personal photo shoots, so I’m sure it’s seen some things. It’s such a beautiful clean example of this rare model Thunderbird. The clear plastic is still on the back plate for goodness sake. Once he moved states 15 years ago, it’s sat in the case ever since. Here’s the kicker, he doesn’t even play bass guitar. Originally bought back in 2002 (20 years ago, sheesh), it’s main purpose was to sit in his man cave as memorabilia. This specific Gibson bass is in NEAR MINT condition, and that might be an understatement. The Gibson Blackbird was a custom Thunderbird model made to specifications requested by Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx.