More than two years in the works, the Pantera legend is immortalised with this signature
Gibson has unveiled their latest bass collaboration with the Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Bass.
What you need to know:
- Gibson has unveiled their latest bass collaboration with the Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Bass.
- The acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, solo-artist, and member of Pantera and Down worked closely with Gibson luthiers for two-and-a-half years to create the Thunderbird.
- The Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Bass is available now.
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The Gibson Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Bass features a mahogany neck and body, with a slimmer neck profile, and gold hardware with a Hipshot bridge and tuners, including a Drop D Xtender.
A pair of Rexbucker T-bird pickups provide plenty of output and low-end punch, while a master tone control is equipped with a push/pull switch that puts the pickups into passive mode when it is pulled out.
Rex’s signature is reproduced on the truss rod cover, and the backplate is embellished with a Rex Brown self-portrait sketch. A Modern series hardshell case is included.
“With enough case candy to make you lick your boots, Rex and Gibson have built the ultimate Thunderbird to sling low and watch it go.”
The acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, solo-artist, and member of Pantera and Down worked closely with Gibson luthiers for two-and-a-half years to create the Thunderbird that can fulfil any level of a player’s ability.
“Before meeting up in Nashville for a tour of Gibson USA, I got to meet the whole team at Gibson” said Rex. “Cesar Gueikian (Gibson Brand President), and I forged a strong bond that day, that I can only describe as ‘Long Lost Brother’s’!
“He invited me to his home that night and we played music into the wee hours. Gibson has come so far, in such a short amount of time, and I’m beyond delighted to be in cahoots with this extraordinary bunch of music professionals.
“This new Thunderbird with Gibson is a life-long dream.”
The Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Bass is available now.
Head to Gibson for more information. For local enquiries, reach out to Australis Music.
