Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass

There is only one man that gave us the licks that inspired us to “Rock and Roll All Nite,” - Gene Simmons, the legendary rock icon and bassist from KISS. Gibson is proud to “Shout It Out Loud” that we are partnering with him to release the Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass.
Designed to meet the musical needs of modern bassists, it features the classic Reverse Thunderbird™ body and headstock shape. The G2 Thunderbird™ Bass is voiced with a pair of powerful T-Bird pickups, each with individual Volume controls and paired with a master Tone control. The bound ebony fretboard features pearloid reverse split diamond inlays. A Graph Tech® nut and Hipshot® Mini-Clover tuners keep the tuning rock-solid, while the other end of the strings anchor to a Hipshot Bass Bridge. The back of the headstock features a G2 logo. The Ebony nitrocellulose lacquer finish is paired with Black Chrome hardware and a Mirror Plex truss rod cover and Mirror Plex pickguard with a laser engraved custom Gene Simmons logo. A modern hardshell case is included.
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[@hardypahardypa1]

53 years old here. Major Kiss fan. Gene, this is making me smile 100%. Very very cool vibe. A 10 out of 10. Bravo to you and Gibson!!!!

[@samright4661]

Man this Commercial Is Freaking Awesome... Who ever wrote this skit needs a Raise . Plus the Bass looks Awesome.. Great Job Gibson..

[@chriscarol4965]

What a cool 80s style advertisement. Absolutely awesome….

[@genesimmons9782]

Hello beloved fan, thanks for your love and support so far, i really appreciate. from Gene Simmons

[@jestercabrieto6526]

@@genesimmons9782 Hey nice advertisement 80's vibe

[@samright4661]

@@genesimmons9782 You're welcome... Gene..I Can't until the Other G2s Are released... Awesome deal with Gibson..

[@robertmay5091]

I suspect you use a ‘Hello Kitty’ bass in the studio. 😉

[@matthewtucker1699]

anyone who doesn't absolutely love this ad must be an alien trying to gather human intel, so fantastic!!!

[@Bradkurily]

I loved when gene played the ripper or maybe the grabber. Either way stoked to see another offering.

[@ramiroezequielmoreno1774]

I hope he makes it happen, ripper and grabbers with this "premium" and chromed out asthetics would be quite a sight to see.

[@rfamilytrips4475]

Killing it in the 80’s Gibson!

[@syx9986]

This commercial had me rolling😂😂😂 Can't wait to get my hands on one!

[@highrhoads5]

What a great way to advertise this. Hilarious and clever. It’s such a beautiful bass from a badass artist. Keep up the great work Gibson.

[@pattonPwr]

Gibson copied this from Foxtrot Uniform vintage sneakers

[@brock4388]

THIS!!! More and more of this! hahaha You guys are on a roll

[@timothycormier3494]

Hahahahah right! Nothing like gene just sell sell selling! Sorta like Sebastian Bach asking gene for a KISS cell phone case when he’s got a bag full of them! I wish I could! But those are for the new “KISSMAS” promotion! Gene Simmons is the worst!

[@johngregory7329]

That by far was the best Bass advertisement on this great planet. One of the greatest bass players & one of the coolest Bass's that we all want to own. Keep Rocking with Gibson. Signed John Gregory Zepbass from Munster Indiana.

[@xdisciple2776x]

Thanks Gene, best video Gibson has come out with.

[@user-ku8xi2jn4h]

*Best. Commercial. Ever*

[@jamescoderre9595]

Finally !! it's arrived, .... 😀 I love the 80's/ 90's vibe infomercial as well ...

[@genesimmons9782]

Hello beloved fan, thanks for your love and support so far, i really appreciate. from Gene Simmons

[@kdrc]

That was the only Gibson video I can even remember that had a sense of humour about itself. All the others sound the same. It is even formatted correctly for old school TV sets. Gene has many talents and keeps giving. Great job.

[@santrixhimself3679]

this is my new favourite video on the Gibson TV channel

[@MrAcEsNeIgHtS1188]

The Grabber would have been a better first release "Presenting The Gibson (cough) money (cough) Grabber Bass!" ;)

[@jaysonc9690]

I've been saying this for years. Gibson if you're reading this, we need PROPER Grabber and Ripper reissues

[@msmoniz]

Well done sir! 👏👏👏🤣

[@Flametopology]

@@jaysonc9690 Gibson, if you're reading this...NO we don't!

[@prestachuck2867]

Ridiculous ad. Ridiculous bass.

[@ChrisDominey]

Best. Ad. Ever.

[@gabrielsilva1337]

Great job, whoever thought of this! Waiting for the Slash commercial next!

[@charleslord2941]

...𝑰𝑵 𝑬𝑩𝑶𝑵𝒀!!! Fantastic looking Thunderbird Bass, Gibson! Loved the way this is advertise too 😄

[@rayhanaldovi3312]

Gene simmons thunderbird bass, in ebony, oooooohhhhh, and i just get start, this is absolute so good

[@Avery0Wood]

Gene! Take me back to the 80s!!

[@Crotchton]

I'm shocked that Gene didn't make this 10 grand.

[@jessefillmore]

More folks can spend $2500 than $10k . Gene prolly had to show Gibson how to do it right .

[@Crotchton]

@@jessefillmore gene is one of the biggest grifters out there. I doubt he showed Gibson anything. However I do agree most Gibson sigs are super overpriced

[@DrRJE80]

i'm sure the "wait til you see what's next" line is referring to the $10K one ;)

[@basketcase6999]

Gene is all about making money. And in some cases, making things $10k instead of $3k will reduce the number of buyers so much that you end up making less money in total. So Gene is just looking out for his own self-interest here.

[@Crotchton]

@@basketcase6999 that's what Gene does best. Look out for Gene

[@patrickhunter]

Damn it, Gibson.....this is AMAZING

[@joekustek2623]

I don't know what is funnier Gene Simmons bass playing or this commercial.

[@PeteBreen]

Finally! G2 has arrived!

[@JeremyWhiteShow]

Marketing video of the year!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@maumyranda]

I play guitar, but I would love to have one of these, really cool, modern and still classic! 😍

[@genesimmons9782]

Hello beloved fan, thanks for your love and support so far, i really appreciate. from Gene Simmons

[@javathemocha]

Bold move from Gibson to make electric instruments and try to sell them to us even though rock is dead because we killed it.

[@seamusthebogman]

This is particularly awesome.

[@ArmanBaig]

this is irrelevant to the video, but i bought a LP Standard 60’s two weeks ago, and it is the best guitar i’ve ever owned. i love it so much. i am a collector (even though i’m 19 i have 12 guitars) and i told my parents that i would give up all of them in a heartbeat for my les paul. best guitar purchase i’ve ever made. Thank you Gibson. thank you JC. you all saved the company and have made me and many other very happy. much love. -AB

[@Imonetoo216]

Gene does have a great sense of humor!

[@felixmartinez5792]

Gibson bass design and sounds are perfect awesome rock music instruments . 🤘🏻🔥 And almost any genre or style of music

[@CW0123]

Oh shit they got Trogly to be in a commercial 🤣👌

[@theanonymouscat5062]

You guys had a little to much fun with this commercial! Ahahaha, absolutely amazing. But with that said! It worked! Cause now I want one 😂. Gene Simmons rocks! I love the rumble this bass produces too! 🤘🏼

[@darrylfleet3773]

I've Been Playing Bass 55 Year's And Let Me Tell You ❤ Boy Oh Boy This Bass ROCK'S 😆 👍

[@ramiroezequielmoreno1774]

I can't believe it myself but... it worked... the commercial worked... I want that bass now. You can say anything and everything about Gene Simmons and believe me I absolutely did, but something you can't deny is how good the man is at selling you stuff.

[@marcdiederich5966]

You can say what you want but he‘s a great entertainer. Thats all I need🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@stephenmurphy1189]

I have never seen Gene held a Thunderbird bass never. Only the La bue , Grabber and a Ripper.

[@pissycotslapshot]

So sick that Gibson put Trogley in this commercial!

[@brianmckenzie1318]

LMAO!!! That is a good one!!! 🤣

[@LD10000]

Awesome!!! I want one!! Thank you!!

[@CoverBandConfidential]

"aaaand, this may be John Stamos." 💀

[@bukwok]

best youtube video of the day.

[@genesimmons9782]

Hello beloved fan, thanks for your love and support so far, i really appreciate. from Gene Simmons

[@cyberbird8683]

I've been a kiss fan all my life. I cant remember seeing gene playing a thunderbird ever😅

[@GearGasms]

In before all the crybaby haters! This was stupid and fun!

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

Gibson and Gene... a match made in moneygrabbing heaven. I'm going to stick with my Epiphone.

[@JMK571]

You’re absolutely CORRECT! I expect these to retail between $2,500-$5,000. I know that’s a big margin, but so is Gene’s ego and need for $$$$$$$$. I love classic KISS music, but I can’t stand Gene and Paul-genuinely horrible people who treat anyone who’s not them (even each other, sometimes) like absolute disposable garbage.

[@bensch8604]

@@JMK571 this is a new custom shop Gibson in 2022. 5k to start. $2500 will get you a les paul standard on the used market

[@furlag2]

Custom $-shaped models 😂😂😂

[@donttalktome4696]

@@JMK571 they had one on reverb yesterday morning. It was 2799 if I remember correctly

[@JMK571]

@@donttalktome4696 I think that’s what they’re listed for on the Gibson website. That’s surprisingly more affordable (if you can call 3 grand affordable) than I thought it would be.

[@BlueRoseShilloh]

Only Gene could make this much of a douchy ad

[@oscarkez]

Killin’ it !

[@arpeggios82]

Amazing add ! Congrats Gibson, hell yeah 🤘🏻

[@freegee3503]

'Bout time Gene puts out... a bass! I think I will become a geek a get one. 👍

[@MorrisonMau]

I love this! Amazing bass, amazing commercial!

[@bareknuckles2u]

Very clever, very funny! Love it!

[@supermantra3437]

I laughed so loud. Hahaha. Thanks GENEIOUS

[@kristijanwolf3177]

This is awesome!

[@JayBartlett1975]

Well done guys, absolutly amazing

[@MrMattxyz]

Sehr geil. mehr geht nicht. Man muss nur Spaß verstehen. Gene und Thunderbirds are go go!

[@BassPlayerNcl]

Totally puts me in mind of David Lee Roth's Dave TV. Hilarious! My favourite part is the five notes Gene plays at 3.02; the only sound sample you need! 🤘😛🤘

[@tineembry8319]

Thats how cool he is

[@hkguitar1984]

Ha ha ha ha, Love it The end mirror scene is hysterically funny. I need one of these Basses...............

[@sadboi7537]

Bravo guys. I was actually going to rip this to shreds, but this is hilarious.

[@MichaelD8393]

I love the old infomercial style of the video.

[@Brytons_Thoughts]

The Thunderbird is hands-down the best bass you guys ever put out. The pickups give a fantastic tone and lots of sustain that makes it great for guys like me who usually play guitar.

[@MrSteelkisser]

Totally awesome this is the best advertisement I’ve seen for the last eight years or better… Can’t wait to get mine

[@whitecloud_94]

Kick ass promo!

[@marks9197]

Well done! I loved it.

[@craigpetterson3962]

Brilliant bit of advertising. Hats of to the Ad dept & Gene. Well done Gibson. 🤟🏻👅

[@marshallmturner]

Gene, you are my inspiration for life. ultra cool. #1...

[@aaronhiggs]

G Squared. I love it!!!

[@hornedkingsp]

So hilarious, like everything that comes from Gene Simmons. A perfect 80´s vibe and, btw, what a badass looking bass!

[@staramas1733]

I'm currently saving up for an epiphone thunderbird since I don't have a lot of money but this video makes me even more excited to get my own tbird.

[@anthonywiktor8689]

Okay whoever made this is a genius! Take my money Gibson! 🙌🏼🤟🏼

[@rickfriel6093]

Oh yeah!

[@chrisgilbreath]

the god of thunder has spoken.

[@Guido.Fawkes.1]

This is fkn priceless. Infomercial flashbacks from the 80’s 😂 Thanks Dr. Love

[@steveclem]

That bass looks ace but I've never seen him play a Thunderbird until that New Year's Eve gig or whenever it was in Dubai.

[@yourdrummer2034]

Im not even a bass player and I want one!

[@arustydodge2111]

That was FRIGGIN’ AWESOME! 😎

[@BonJovi1987Fan]

If I'm correct, Gene Simmon's first custom bass was made by Kramer back in the late 70s.

[@queenbarbtherockstar6218]

gene is awesome man 😝🤘

[@Sprucetroy69]

Excited as hell, my G2 is coming next week! 🤟 Fine addition to my Gibson lineup! Only a Gibson is good enough! 😎 This will make my third new bass since 2019, Great quality since management change!

[@MiguelCarrilloPV]

Promoting a Bass with synth music 👌

[@zakur0hako]

reminds of Cinco commercials from Tim And Eric Awesome Job

[@charlief.]

Awesome bass. Can’t wait for the Flying V. Maybe one day we’ll also see a Gene Simmons Grabber.

[@ChuckChrome]

Fantastic!

[@MrHeinrichsTraum]

just bought, just played...I wanted the best, I got the best!!!!🔝🔝

[@smithjeff3002]

Badass commercial: funny as all get out! The gag video is so 80s but a timeless bass: right on Gene you are a great businessman and musician: ya did it again!

[@redwind3475]

THIS IS THE GREATEST COMMERCIAL IVE EVER SEEN OH SHIT AM I ON CAPS LOCK AGAIN IM SO SORRY HAHAHAHA

[@apaturiairis9922]

kudos

[@francescofuzz]

totally masterpiece

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

Love The Bass & This Video Is Awesome! Gene Simmons Is a Legend! KISS!!!! ⚡️🎸

[@jacobcarey7621]

I just saw a video about Gene saying rock is dead... And now he's releasing a new bass guitar???? Burh 😂

[@ralflofstad]

Come on. Gotta love this!

[@TheEarthling78]

FANTASTIC!!!!

[@GerryBlue]

Rock is dead, buy my bass!

[@BruceEdwards]

This was great

[@WREDog]

Gene "rock is dead and you guys are the one who killed it but still buy my $3k bass" Simmons.

[@erickallan78]

Can't wait for the "Charles Atlas Ads" inspired ads on print, EVERYWHERE NEAR YOU, SOON!!!!!

[@kukalen5815]

Really nice 👍

[@bensch8604]

Love it

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

PERFECT.

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

Oh, it's a great bass, too.

[@zumbifer]

I have bought Punisher and Axe, but im not the target costumer with this Video advertising this time.

[@impartialobservers7060]

Gene Simmons: ‘Rock is dead.’

[@justinespinosa7878]

Bahaha loved this and the phone line actually works!

[@genesimmons9782]

Hello beloved fan, thanks for your love and support so far, i really appreciate. from Gene Simmons