

Some Gibson Thunderbird and Firebird custom finishes do come up, but of the 1700 or so total Thunderbird production (1963-69), the vast majority were the standard sunburst. Unfortunately, no shipping information by color is available, and these custom color basses are very rare. These colors were not advertised for other Gibson bass guitars, (though Pelham blue and Polaris White EB basses certainly exist). The brochure below, from 1963, details the original custom Thunderbird finish options for the reverse body basses.

These Duco colours were available throughout their years of manufacture until 1969. All, of course, with no noise Awesome ear candy for your fans.
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It weighs 9 pounds and comes with a hardshell case and a two-year playability warranty.Gibson Mod Collection products may have minor cosmetic defects which are listed in the Warranty Evaluation. Gibson's Firebird is a modern update of the original Gibson model, boasting all the vintage mojo - including a pair of mini humbuckers that give you the bright, bell-like jangle of single-coils, with the midrange complexity and punch you more associate with humbuckers.The modifications consist of the custom painted Very Blue Sparkle color on the top and headstock face.

This Mod Collection 2021 Firebird Custom has a Very Blue Sparkle finish.In addition, Gibson continued to provide customers and dealers with a range of 10 Fender-style custom colour options. As per the reverse Firebird range, Sunburst was the standard finish across all non-reverse models. When the Gibson Thunderbird and Gibson Firebird were introduced in late 1963, they were offered with a Sunburst finish as standard, and in 10 new colors for an extra $15. Priced at 189.50, upon its release it was the least expensive instrument in the line-up. Gibson’s Firebird is a modern update of the original Gibson model, boasting all the vintage mojo including a pair of mini humbuckers that gives you the bright, bell-like jangle with the midrange complexity and punch you normally associate with humbuckers all, of course, with no noise. The Firebird X in all its pre-trampled 2011 glory (Image credit: Future) Gibson’s statement continued with a reaffirmation of the company’s recently relaunched Gibson Foundation, noting that, since 2002, they have gifted thousands of guitars to charities and schools, with its donations valuing over 30 million. 1981 Victory Standard (Candy Apple Red).
