Gretsch G6199B Billy-Bo Jupiter Thunderbird Bass (Firebird Red) Overview
Musical mad scientists Billy Gibbons and Bo Diddley put their heads together for this over-the-top bass, the "Billy-Bo" Jupiter Thunderbird. Its look is out of this world, and its versatile sound ranges from down and dirty to mellow as Sunday morning. Special features include TV Jones® Thunder'Tron pickups, Space Control bridge and Sperzel® tuners.
- Body Shape: Other
- Body Top: Laminated Maple Top
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Number of Frets: 24
- Position Inlays: Neo Classic™ "Thumbnail"
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (43 mm)
- Scale Length: 30.3" (77 cm)
- Neck Binding: Bound Fingerboard
- Pickup Configuration: S/S
- Bridge Pickup: TV Jones® Thunder'Tron™ Bass Bridge Pickup
- Neck Pickup: TV Jones® Thunder'Tron™ Bass Neck Pickup
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: Rosewood-Based Space Control™ Bridge
- Bridge Cover: Gretsch® G-Cutout Tailpiece
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Sperzel® Locking Tuners
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Unique Features: Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers, Aged Fingerboard, Headstock and Body Bindings, Black Plexi Pickguard, Schaller® Straplocks, Adjustable Truss Rod
- -Accessories:
- Case Gig Bags: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- Included Accessories: Includes G6285 Hardshell Case
- Strap Locks: Schaller® Strap Lock System
- Control Knobs: "G" Arrow Knobs
