Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial — Guitar Resale Value
Bass GuitarsWhat a used Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial sells for on Reverb (median of 2 recent listings).
Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial value — Used $5,947. Prices updated July 2026.
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Item details
- Brand
- Gibson
- Make
- Gibson
- Model
- Thunderbird Bicentennial
- Year
- 1978
- Finishes seen
- Sunburst, Tobacco Sunburst
- Used range
- $5,109.68 – $5,946.66
- Sample size
- 2 listings
Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial resale value
The used Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial has a median Reverb asking price of $5,946.66, ranging from $5,109.68 to $5,946.66 across 2 current listings.
What drives the price
For a used bass, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $5,947 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3,818 / $4,205 / $6,135 | 3 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 16, 2026, 3 live eBay listings ask $3,818.00–$6,134.71 (median $4,204.99). Asking prices sit about 29% below the typical sold value of $5,946.66 — a window worth checking for buyers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical resale value for the Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial?
- Based on current listings, the Thunderbird Bicentennial ranges from $5,151.3 to $5,194.06.
- Is the Tobacco Sunburst finish common for this model?
- The Tobacco Sunburst finish has been observed in the current listings for this model.
- How many listings are currently available for this bass?
- There are currently two listings available for the Gibson Thunderbird Bicentennial.
