Gibson Thunderbird 4-String Bass 2018, EbonyThe Gibson Thunderbird Bass takes flight again in 2018, highlighted by a classic neck through body construction with the comfortable rounded neck profile. A full contact bridge and Gibson pickups deliver endless sustain while also giving the player tonal variety through the coil tapping controls. Available as a 4 string or 5 string the 2018 Gibson Thunderbird is back by popular demand.