{"product_id":"2018-gibson-thunderbird-iv-bright-cherry-ohsc-babicz-bridge-rare-finish-8lb-12oz","title":"2018 Gibson Thunderbird IV Bright Cherry OHSC Babicz Bridge Rare Finish 8lb 12oz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eFor Sale: 2018 Gibson Thunderbird – Bright Cherry w\/ OHSC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e2018 Gibson Thunderbird\u003c\/strong\u003e in the rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eBright Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, complete with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eoriginal Gibson hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eThis is a very cool modern Thunderbird with one especially desirable factory feature: the \u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eBabicz Full Contact bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. That bridge is a meaningful upgrade over the older 3-point design, offering better sustain, improved stability, and more precise intonation. Combined with the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eneck-through construction\u003c\/strong\u003e and original Gibson humbuckers, it gives this bass the aggressive, punchy Thunderbird sound players look for, along with a little more refinement in the setup and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eThis bass is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and I would rate it a solid \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e. It shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"811\"\u003elight scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"837\"\u003esome finish checking\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"908\"\u003esmall crack in the plastic pickguard near one of the screws\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eStructurally, it is in great shape. The neck is straight, the frets are in excellent condition with minimal wear, and the bass plays cleanly with no buzzing or dead spots. 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