The Waghorn Guitars Thunderbird Custom Left Handed E-Bass

The Waghorn Guitars Thunderbird Custom Left Handed E-Bass is a Custom Made Bass by British Luthier Tom Waghorn. A rare boutique custom-built bass inspired by the classic Thunderbird design, tailored specifically for left-handed players. Handcrafted in the UK by Waghorn Guitars, these instruments are known for premium woods, custom electronics, and highly personalized specifications depending on the original owner’s order. The bass delivers a powerful, aggressive low-end tone with excellent sustain and articulation, making it well suited for rock, metal, and progressive styles. Players often praise the comfortable neck profile and resonant body construction, although Thunderbird-style basses are also known for potential neck-dive due to their body shape. Left-handed Thunderbird basses are extremely uncommon in the market, which has helped custom Waghorn models gain attention among collectors and left-handed musicians. Community discussions frequently mention the impressive tone and craftsmanship of custom Waghorn Thunderbirds.

Specs:

• Builder: Waghorn Guitars
• Model: Thunderbird Custom Left Handed
• Type: Custom-built left-handed electric bass guitar
• Body Style: Reverse Thunderbird-inspired design
• Orientation: Left-handed
• Construction: Typically set-neck or neck-through custom construction
• Body Wood: Usually mahogany or custom-selected tonewoods
• Neck Material: Maple or mahogany depending on build request
• Fingerboard Options: Rosewood, ebony, or custom materials
• Scale Length: Commonly 34" long scale
• Pickup Configuration: Dual humbuckers or Thunderbird-style pickups
• Controls: Volume, tone, and custom wiring options
• Hardware: High-mass bridge with premium tuners
• Finish Options: Custom colors, gloss, satin, or relic finishes
• Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Specialty: Boutique handcrafted custom instrument for left-handed players
• Notable Trait: Strong sustain and vintage Thunderbird-style tone with modern custom-shop craftsmanship