Gibson Electric Basses

For over a century, Gibson guitars have been considered some of the very best in the world. Countless moments in music history have been recorded with a Gibson guitar; they are truly a legendary marque. The Music Zoo is proud to be an online dealer of Gibson guitars, amplifiers, and accessories, and our staff is ready to help you find just what you're looking for. We carry the full range of Gibson basses, including favorites like the Thunderbird, SG Bass, and the Ripper Bass. The basses pictured here are in stock and individually photographed. Please note: we will ship Gibson products within the United States only.

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Gibson Krist Novoselic Signature RD Bass Black View

Having played on one of the best albums of the 1990s, Krist Noveselic easily cemented himself into rock and roll history with Nirvana's 1991 album Nevermind. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album and the musicians achievements, Gibson has released the Krist Novoselic RD bass. With it's ebony finish, 34" scale length, two Seymour Duncan Hot Stack pickups, 3-point bridge, and Grover tuners, this bass is built for straight ahead, plug in and play rock. It's got great looks, playability, and tone as well. Definitely a must-have for any die-hard Nirvana fan.

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Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass Vintage Sunburst View

There are some guitars—the Les Paul, the SG, the Flying V—that are instantly recognizable, their iconic shapes having long been embedded into the hearts and minds of music enthusiasts everywhere. The Gibson Thunderbird IV bass joined this distinguished lineup shortly after its introduction in 1963. The Thunderbird’s unique “reversed” zig-zag body design and equally distinct headstock was the brainchild of legendary automotive designer and visionary Ray Dietrich, enlisted by Gibson to bolster the guitar lines of the early ’60s and help solidify the company’s eminent rank among solidbody electric guitar manufacturers.Today’s Thunderbird IV—with its huge, thunderous sound—is still a benchmark of innovation, functionality, and style, and continues to symbolize Gibson’s drive to achieve creative excellence.

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Gibson Thunderbird Short Scale Bass Satin Ebony View

Want to get the low end rumbling with plenty of alternative style and a heavy dose of attitude? The Thunderbird Short Scale Bass is your weapon. New from Gibson USA, this bass blends iconic styling with legendary Gibson tone, in a package that is perfect for players looking for something different than the same old long-scale basses out there. The Thunderbird Short Scale Bass (which at 30-1/2" is still somewhat larger than a full-sized guitar) is perfect for players with shorter arms and smaller hands, beginners and students, or those who are more familiar with 6-string guitar scale lengths. But the short-scale bass isn't merely an "alternative" or a "student" instrument by any means. Two of the world's most famous bassists, Paul McCartney and Jack Bruce, played short-scale basses at the most influential points their careers, and countless others have used them to make legendary rock, pop and blues recordings. The Thunderbird Short Scale Bass brings weighty tones and easy playability to a package styled for the 21st century, and suitable for every variety of music.

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