![]() Still, it was several years before the newly reorganized Rickenbacker put forward a similar instrument (which even so, was not the company’s first bass). And despite its slow start, Hall surely saw its potential. Radio-Tel initially had the uphill job of marketing the Fender Precision, a revolutionary product, but hardly an instant success. This included a still-unproven concept – the electric bass. Still, with his own already-established brand and small (but experienced) production facility, Hall remained in position to exploit the growing market for electric instruments. Leo and head Fender salesman Don Randall found the situation untenable, and in ’55, Hall was edged out of Fender. Adolph Rickenbacker’s small and nearly moribund steel-guitar-and-amplifier operation, dating to 1931, was an easy in to that end of the business, since the aging Adolph was eager to sell both the trade name and the factory.Īfter Hall purchased Rickenbacker, Leo felt he was competing with Fender while acting as a distributor. ![]() Hall saw a profitable future in electric-guitar sales, but he and Leo had a strained relationship, so Hall looked into establishing a brand he could control. Hall had been very involved in Leo Fender’s early success, as his company (Radio and Television Equipment Company, or Radio-Tel) handled the distribution of Leo’s products. The modern Rickenbacker story begins in 1953, when F.C. But few realize its roots reach back to the ’50s. Most players today are familiar with the Rickenbacker Model 4001, which since the early ’70s has been one of the most popular basses. Another early bass represents a flipside to that tale – one that was in production for years before becoming a major success. Gibson Thunderbird Short Scale Bass Features: Color: Satin Black 30-1/2" scale for comfortable playing Mahogany body and set mahogany neck, for thick tone and sustain Rosewood fingerboard with acrylic dots Rock-solid hardware Distinctive, iconic Thunderbird styling 2 hot Thunderbird Bass + ceramic pickups Volume controls for each pickup plus master tone control Gibson's smooth-playing Thunderbird Short Scale Bass gives you all the rumble, from a very manageable instrument! Condition: Used, Condition: New strings, good electronics, straight neck, good frets, some small nicks at back edges of body and headstock.In the January and February installments, we looked at Gibson’s Thunderbird, an instrument condemned by its maker to a quick demise only to be reborn due to late-blooming popularity. You'll also appreciate the sturdy bridge and tuners, which keep the Thunderbird Short Scale Bass in stable tune on any stage. A pair of Thunderbird Bass + ceramic pickups provide plenty of output, while individual volume controls and a master tone control let you dial up an array of great bass tones. The mahogany body and set mahogany neck give you outstanding midrange and great sustain, while the iconic reverse body design gives the Thunderbird Short Scale Bass a distinctive, eye-catching look to go with its impressive tonality. From Gibson's Original Marketing Material: Big Gibson Bass Tones from a Comfortable Player! All the big, bad bass tones you're looking for - in a comfortable, short-scale package! Gibson's Thunderbird Short Scale Bass gives you the low-end thunder you want, and its 30-12" scale length makes it incredibly easy to play. Item: 143139366685 BASS GUITAR, SHORT SCALE, GIBSON USA THUNDERBIRD.
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