Thunderbird Pro-IV

The classic Thunderbird bass has become a virtual institution in pop music. Now Epiphone introduces the new Professional Series ThunderbirdTM PRO. Available in both 4 and 5 string versions, the Thunderbird is the ultimate rock and roll bass with the world-famous distinctive shape. First released in 1963, the Thunderbird Pro combines traditional design elements with cutting edge technology and all for a price that every working bassist can afford.

Like all of our instruments, the Thunderbird Pro comes with our Limited Lifetime Warranty and Gibson 24/7/365 customer service. Visit your Authorized Epiphone Dealer today and find your future with a Thunderbird Pro from our bass collection.

Epiphone Hardware You Can Trust

Epiphone hardware is the envy of the industry and the Thunderbird Pro features premium die-cast 14:1 bass machine heads, a BadAss™ fully-adjustable bridge, black hardware and black pickguard with silver Thunderbird logo.

Power of the Thunderbird

The Thunderbird Pro features Epiphone's new T-Pro bass humbucker pickups which include custom active electronics and EQ. The pickups are powered by a 9-volt battery which is easily accessible in the back of the body. No previous Thunderbird model has ever sounded like this!

PRO Sound and Design

The Thunderbird Pro IV features mahogany body wings and a rock-solid, 7-piece (Walnut/maple) neck with through-body construction for amazing sustain and tone. The Thunderbird’s SlimTaper™ profile neck has a 34” scale length and a rosewood fingerboard with a 12” radius and 20 medium jumbo nickel/silver alloy frets. The nut width on the 4-string model is 1.50” (1.93 on the 5-string model) and the body is finished in 3 striking colors including Vintage Sunburst (VS), Translucent Black (TB), and Natural Oil (NO).