Brooks Grabbird

[Basvarken]

I have just finished the build process of a new bass. I call it the Brooks Grabbird.
This bass combines the 1964 Gibson Thunderbird II with the 1973 Gibson Grabber. A nine ply neck through construction just like the Thunderbird. But with maple strips veneer in between the mahogany, instead of walnut. The nickel covered humbucker resembles the pickup of the sixties Thunderbird. But the sliding mechanism in the raised middle section refers to the Grabber of course. The shape of the headstock echoes the Grabber headstock, but the ebony veneer on top is a nod to the Thunderbird headstock.
The shorter headstock and the Ultra-lite tuners make sure the Grabbird doesn't suffer any neckdive!

I haven't found the time to do a proper photo shoot, but here's a couple that I shot from the hip without lighting.












Sliding the pickup in the neck position brings out the low frequencies a bit more. And gives the sound an open character.
Sliding the pickup in the bridge position gives the sound a more agressive edge.

I'll make a video when I can find the time. Hopefully this weekend.

[gearHed289]

Very well thought out an executed Rob!

[Rob]

Spectacular!

[Dave W]

 

[godofthunder]

   Absolutely beautiful Rob! You've really outdone yourself! The cherry finish is stunning,  always looks great on a bird.

[amptech]

And the sliding pickup works well with the design too, looks great!

[Pilgrim]

Beautiful!

[Highlander]

V

[Basvarken]

Thank you guys.

More pics of the Grabbird and pics of the build process can be found here:

https://www.enkoo.nl/brooks-grabbird.html

[Rob]

Personally I think that the headstock detail REALLY sets this apart.

[wellREDman]

that headstock looks beautiful on a bird!

[Basvarken]

Here's a video to give you an impression of the sounds of the Brooks Grabbird

[ilan]

Fantastic. Good job

[4stringer77]

A P bass killer in the neck position and a Stingray killer in the bridge position. Great job. I can see a five string version working well on this platform too.

[OldManC]

Absolutely beautiful, and it sounds as good as it looks!