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Unleash your inner rock star with the Gibson Thunderbird "Blackbird" Nikki Sixx Signature bass guitar, a tribute to the legendary Mötley Crüe bassist. This striking electric bass embodies the rebellious spirit of rock and roll with its unique design and powerful sound. Crafted with a mahogany body and neck-through construction, this bass offers exceptional sustain and resonance, perfect for delivering those signature heavy riffs and punchy bass lines.

The high-output Thunderbird Plus humbuckers provide a thunderous tone that cuts through any mix, making it ideal for both stage and studio performances. The intuitive control layout features a master volume and a kill switch, allowing for quick, dynamic sound adjustments during live performances. The distinctive Thunderbird body shape not only looks bold but also offers balance and comfort for prolonged playing sessions.

Whether you're channeling the raw energy of a rock concert or laying down thick grooves in the studio, the Gibson Thunderbird "Blackbird" Nikki Sixx Signature bass is engineered to deliver powerful, uncompromising sound with every note.

Key Features:

  • Mahogany body with neck-through construction for enhanced sustain
  • High-output Thunderbird Plus humbuckers for powerful tone
  • Master volume control and kill switch for on-the-fly adjustments
  • Signature Nikki Sixx design and aesthetics
  • Thunderbird body shape for balance and comfort
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See how Eric Griffin uses Gibson Thunderbird Blackbird Nikki Sixx Signature

Eric Griffin

Guitarist, Bassist

Murderdolls

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Verified via YouTube
Year: 2002

In this relatively high resolution video of a 2003 Murderdolls Live Perfomance in Sydney, Australia Eric Griffin can be seen playing a Gibson Nikki Sixx 'Blackbird' Thunderbird bass. He can best be seen playing it from 0:00 - 2:30 in the video

The pickguard seems to have been replaced so it no longer features the Iron cross and eagle that is stock with the signature model. This bass was used on the initial first run of murderdolls. Many pinterist pictures show Eric playing the same bass on multiple different occasions. The bass was most likely also tuned to E standard.

An epiphone version was also made of the Nikki Sixx Blackbird but no evidence exists of Eric griffin ever using the epiphone model. The difference between the two can be spotted on the pickup shape and the headstock logo.

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