Gibson Thunderbird studio

[HeadLove]

Does anyone know how much these used to retail for, how much they're worth second-hand and if they actually have stopped making them?

Thanks in advance!

[Delberthot]

Yes, they stopped maing them a few years ago.

Can't remember how much they were new but the 4 strings go for about £6-700 which is a bit odd as you can usually pick up a second hand neckthrough one for about £800ish

[basshead56]

[quote name='Delberthot' post='999475' date='Oct 24 2010, 09:29 PM']Yes, they stopped maing them a few years ago.

Can't remember how much they were new but the 4 strings go for about £6-700 which is a bit odd as you can usually pick up a second hand neckthrough one for about £800ish[/quote]


The Studio's are neck through.
I have a IV and V- the IV retailed in Ireland for circa 1300 euros and the V was 1480 (still have the tag for that in the case)
However, I got both mine second hand and paid around 500 for the IV and 600 for the V
Hope that helps

[evilLordJuju]

[quote name='basshead56' post='1003361' date='Oct 28 2010, 09:06 AM']The Studio's are neck through.[/quote]

No, they have a set neck (glued in) - as did the non reverse Thunderbirds of the late sixties. The first issue ('63-'65), bicentennial ('76-'79) and current issue (since 1987) are all neck through (one piece of wood going though neck and body).

[basshead56]

You are of course correct-something I only discovered recently (very recently).
Apologies, good sir