Gear / Bass
Gibson Thunderbird
On 1 sourced rig at ToneLineage.
Who uses it
- Kim DealSignature gear (career overview) career
Named in the article's equipment section: “…due to intonation issues on her other instruments. deal described it as having a "weird, organ-y sound." * gibson thunderbird – more recently her favorite bass, although she did not use it during the pixies' reunion, feeling sh…” Wikipedia: Kim Deal ↗
Affordable clones & alternatives
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- Squier Sonic Precision Bass Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard~$270 new approx.
- Squier Classic Vibe '60s Precision Bass, with Laurel Fingerboard~$530 new approx.
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