Detail 01
Wax potted
Wax potting is used to reduce unwanted noise.
Product detailSKU #1500000411533
GibsonThunderbird Bass Reissue Pickup Chrome
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a Thunderbird bass restoration or replacement centered on the original 1960s design, the Reissue pickup follows those vintage specifications and uses an Alnico 5 magnet. Its humbucking construction, wax potting, chrome cover, and 2-conductor wiring make the configuration clear before installation. The intended result is the thick, beefy vintage voice associated with the early Thunderbird pickups, with wax potting included to reduce unwanted noise.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Thunderbird bass replacement work aimed at original 1960s-era specifications
- Players seeking the thick, beefy vintage voice described for early Thunderbird pickups
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Position: Any
The pickup is specified for use in any position.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan the installation around the pickup’s 2-conductor wiring.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Thunderbird Reissue humbucking?
Yes. It uses humbucking construction.
02What cover does it have?
A chrome cover.
03What period does the Reissue follow?
It is built to original 1960s Thunderbird specifications.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsOther
- Cover
- Chrome
- Average DC Resistance
- 8.2k
- Position
- Any
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Wiring
- 2-Conductor
