GibsonThunderbird bass
The neck-through, reverse-body Thunderbird bass.
- Bass guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1963–nowmade
- 16listings now
Used, any case£1,830from £1,282 · 13 listings
Used, hard case£1,514from £1,353 · 8 listings
Used, gig bag–none listed now
Case not stated£1,965from £1,282 · 5 listings
New / unplayed–2 listings, too few to say
Updated 21 min ago · how we price
Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
16 listings
-
GIBSON THUNDERBIRD BASS 2008 TOBACCO SUNBURST STUNNING. Peterborough
Case not stated
2008 USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer mrdavecharlton1 · 100% · 70 feedback£1,282 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird IV Sunburst Bass Guitar USA 2008 With Hardcase Consett
Hard case
Hard case2008 USASunburstPrivate seller pak-boy · 100% · 1,086 feedback£1,353 incl. £20 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird Non Reverse Bass Guitar 2024 With Original Case Made in USA London
Hard case
Hard case2024 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer luventus_ventus · 100% · 769 feedback£1,403 incl. £20 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird Non-Reverse 4-String Solid Body Bass Blue Hard Case Strap Manchester
Hard case
Hard case USABluePrivate sellerBest Offer cha140912 · 100% · 2 feedback- Low seller feedback
£1,511 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird Non Reverse - Pelham Blue Inc Hard Case Norwich
Hard case
Hard case USABlueShop / dealerBest Offer cookesmusicstoresuk · 100% · 4,087 feedback£1,514 incl. £15 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird Bass IV Vintage Sunburst Romney Marsh
Case not stated
USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer 1d 20h · 0 bids fairylesley · 100% · 1,006 feedback£1,537 postage not shown Current bid -
2013 Gibson Thunderbird 4 String Bass Sunburst Liverpool
Case not stated
2013 USASunburstShop / dealerBest Offer protonemusicltd · 100% · 272 feedback£1,825 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Ebony 2022 Electric Bass Ashton-under-Lyne
Case not stated
2022 USABlackShop / dealerBest Offer ★ Top Rated sell.us.your.guitar · 99.9% · 3,243 feedback£1,835 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass Guitar 2015 Humbuckers, Hard Case. Coil Split. Preston
Hard case
Hard case2015 USAHHPrivate sellerBest Offer jaharr_759392 · 100% · 4 feedback- Low seller feedback
£1,894 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird Bass 1999 Ebony Rare Yamano Export Ebony Fretboard OHSC Neston
Hard case
Hard case1999 USABlackPrivate seller adguitarra · 100% · 447 feedback£1,945 incl. £50 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird Bass cw hardcase Paignton
Hard case
Hard case USAPrivate sellerBest Offer janandrog · 100% · 2,173 feedback£1,972 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Trades Gibson Thunderbird Electric Bass Guitar Usa Port Talbot
Case not stated
USAShop / dealer undertakerpt · 100% · 835 feedback£2,095 incl. £100 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird Bass Sparkling Burgundy 2021 London
Case not stated
2021 USARedShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,259 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Rex Brown Thunderbird Bass in Ebony #230520033 Selby
New
Hard case* USABlackShop / dealer wildwireguitars · 100% · 1,636 feedback£2,419 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass in Ebony Mirror #200520015 Selby
New
USABlackShop / dealer wildwireguitars · 100% · 1,636 feedback£2,474 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Thunderbird Bass 1964 - Sunburst UK
Hard case
Hard case*1964 USASunburstShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£13,229 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored
Only seeing UK listings. Compare all 5 countries →
Before you buy a used Thunderbird bass
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. A serial that doesn't fit the model's years is a warning sign.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Check the headstock for a repair. Gibson and Epiphone headstocks snap more than most. A well-done repair plays fine but takes 30–50% off the value, so it should be in the title and the price.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Thunderbird bass worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Gibson Thunderbird bass typically costs £1,830, including postage, across 13 listings from £1,282. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the Thunderbird bass?
The neck-through, reverse-body Thunderbird bass. Made in USA. Made 1963–now.
Which years of the Thunderbird bass are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1964 to 2024. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Thunderbird bass on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
