Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird

[@richardcurtis1912]

Rex you deserved this years ago! YOU ARE THE MOST UNDERRATED BASS PLAYER IN METAL!!! Long live the Kings of Heavy Metal the Mighty Pantera!!!

[@rex8958]

Thanks

[@michaelsnydermusic]

@@rex8958 I saw Pantera play in Sacramento CA just a night or two after Phil died and was revived on stage (for context of place and time). Anyway, it amazed me how your playing covered not just the rhythm but melody too for one guitar player. Ever since that night I payed real close attention to what bassists do in a rock/metal context. It’s often tough because there’s usually a ton of guitars that overlap the bass these days. However, even a note or two difference to what the guitarist is doing can make or break a song. I now take that extra seriously when I record my solo metal projects (Uncle Michael Metal…with input from my young nephews). You taught me that and I will forever be appreciative.

[@icepick3528]

He used to play spectors. This is a massive step down but money is money, so i get it.

[@REXBROWNOFFICIAL]

No it’s not… Being endorsed by a Legacy Brand is far more important.. You have no idea what you’re saying!!

[@PSXBOX-lz1zq]

exactly!!! i became a better bass player after shifting to using picks and that is because of rex!!! i shifted from finger player to full time pick player and never looked back!!!

[@wattosacrim]

This man is one of the very few who survived the music industry with his brain and soul intact.

[@reallyeffingcooltechnodude]

@derping for americants no u

[@ami2evil]

@derping for americants Definitely....

[@neonbelly4]

He drank a lot, his brain isn't 100%

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@neonbelly4 Drinking doesn't cause brain damage. It can actually prevent dementia.

[@kskip4242]

@derping for americants yeah I don't know how he's going to do this so-called Pantera tour the dude is already came out telling everybody years ago that he has medical problems and couldn't do it anymore.

[@alessioturturiello]

Rex Brown is extremely underrated when it comes to "best metal bass players" debates. I hope this collaboration gives him the credit he deserves.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Rex definitely was among the greats.

[@martinarnsdale8662]

Way overrated. Like Dimebag said, he’s the full meal deal. Anyone could have taken his place, and you wouldn’t have noticed.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

@@martinarnsdale8662 what bass player wouldve fit Pantera better? The Full Meal Deal could be taken as he couldnt have been replaced.

[@alessioturturiello]

@@martinarnsdale8662 Honestly this doesn't sound like something that Dime would have said. Can I have a source or something?

[@brandonjackson5865]

@Wolfgang van Chopin Sarcasm I hope ? Rex was as critical to their sound as the brothers were ain’t no argument about that. Rex being the full meal deal meant he could do it all an MVP if you will.

[@angelofverdun456]

Damn… that bass sounds like an entire band! Rex can just go on tour by himself!

[@joshualett6536]

Rex should have had this 25 years ago. This dude has always brought the thunder

[@RiffsAndBeards]

Ok this is pretty cool.

[@MichaelD8393]

Yeah Fluff, love the black & gold!

[@BongHuffingCaravan]

Well shit look who the hell it is the bearded riffer himself

[@leegollin4417]

Damn straight Mr F!

[@Crucifiedego]

I met, and had a beer with, Rex in a random hotel I was staying at in Indiana in Jan of '97. Apart from being SO fucking talented, he was the absolute coolest guy. Took the time to chat with us and have a cold one. So underrated... So genuine... So deserved. Party on, Rex!

[@aaronhiggs]

If Dime was the heart of Pantera; Rex was the soul. Dimebag couldn’t go crazy if it weren’t for Rex being a bedrock Rhythm machine.

[@dsanrox]

@derping for americants no, no, man...listen live Dime's solos without Rex basslines. It's impossible!!!!!

[@aaronhiggs]

@derping for americants 👌

[@DerekRobertsonSomerville]

Love this. It's so true.

[@FLOWER6669]

The four horse men that were the Cowboys from Hell were far more than the sum of their respective individual talents.

[@DerekRobertsonSomerville]

@@FLOWER6669 no I totally agree with what you are saying…. But Dimebag shredding over Rex’s bass was a whole new sound of its own. It was special.

[@chadvitale1567]

I honestly Can't understand Why his tone isn't talked about more. It's Amazing.

[@Wargasm644]

The same reason Alex Van Halen didn’t get much props for his drumming. Eddie. In Rex’s case , Dimebag. Rex is a badass. Dime just cast a large shadow.

[@reesebobby1680]

I gotta say Rex is pushing 60 and he still looks really good for his age. That's huge considering all the things Pantera did in a span of 11 years from CFH to RTS. Huge, huge props to him for still being an absolute legend at bass and staying healthy. This makes me so happy to see.

[@oldfriend327]

Thank you so much for posting this Gibson. Rex Brown is *ONE OF THE GREATEST* heavy metal musicians of all time. For those of you who saw Pantera live you know what I'm talking about. For those of you unfortunately did not see Pantera live, seeing Pantera live is a true lesson in how devastating the rhythm section of Pantera was. Rex's playing is unlike any other and has this unique combo of riffing, grooving with the drums, and completely independent bass lines that make perfect sense with the song. Thank God we have concerts recorded on video. The black and gold combo works every time. Thank you for the great music Rex!

[@REXBROWNOFFICIAL]

Thx old friend!!

[@David-ki1kc]

Rex is one of the greatest metal bassists ever. Nobody could ever replace any of the Pantera guys. They were the 4 best metal musicians of their era, all in the same band. God, I miss them.

[@metfan999]

Spector basses furiously stares at screen

[@ionehkontehdiabo7627]

Let’s be honest with the EMGs in his actual stage thunderbirds and his darkglass shit he doesn’t need the haz preamp from those Spectors to cut thru the mix

[@GrittyTones]

@@ionehkontehdiabo7627just saw them in madison thursday night and was super let down, the bass had no low end at all, just kick and the rumble of zakks guitar, idk if it was rexs tone or just a bad sound guy

[@ionehkontehdiabo7627]

@@GrittyTones I had to listen to em at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Prob the worst sounding stadium in North America if not the world, they were moments I could hear him and moments I couldn’t but I could always FEEL it, must’ve been the sound guy

[@kevinhughes9200]

Rex Brown was always one of my most top bass influences. He always will be.

[@diezel013]

This gave me the energy I needed for the day... Rex is so badass. Gotta love this!!!

[@leegollin4417]

Coolest Metal endorsee yet. He is the secret to Pantera's greatness.

[@aaronhiggs]

Yeap. Rex is criminally underrated. When Dime says the best musician, not player, musician in the band is Rex, take note.

[@nicolasbeaudry6158]

Yeah should have been a long before🤘🏻⚡️

[@aaronhiggs]

@derping for americants still doesn’t make it inaccurate.

[@stricknine8623]

"He is the secret to Pantera's greatness" One thing is for certain, the key to Rap, Hip hop, Rock and Metal is the Bass.. Its all about about that bass, bout that bass, bout that bass,.....no treble !!,...Its all about that bass, bout that bass , bout that bass,....No mids !! Its all about that bass, bout that bass, bout that bass,....No guitar !! But seriously, its all about the bass. I don't know why they even have guitar in Rock.

[@stricknine8623]

@derping for americants Smh

[@felixarzuaga5805]

The most underrated metal Bass player ever. Rex is a friking Beast!!! Legend 🔥🤘🏽

[@Metalviking18]

One of the greatest bassists ever. Definitely underrated. But kicks fucking ass. You deserve it Rex. Rock on man🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@CarnivorousSwarm]

Always loved Rex's Spector bass guitars. Can't be beat.

[@mark6302]

Seriously why switch to Gibson that's ridiculous

[@CarnivorousSwarm]

@@mark6302 Exactly my thoughts!

[@swampthing86_]

@@mark6302 A paycheck. Spector smokes Gibson all day long, I agree.

[@Imthat676]

Agree

[@zerozipper4299]

Tone wise the stock passive Gibson T-bird is not even in the ballpark of an active NS-2. I'm suprised this model didn't have EMG's!

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

One of the most solid yet melodic bassists ever. Never missed. And that's one beautiful bass. Never been a fan of the 'bird, but this I like. Oh, crap, Rex, you dropped your hat!

[@dangolguitartech]

Well deserved, Mr. Brown!

[@toshimoa_jamir]

Every now and then there are some videos that makes you genuinely happy. This definitely made me smile till the last second.

[@whiskey101]

This makes me happy. Rex deserves some solid recognition as a metal god and as an inspiration to many.

[@BaltimoreRockGuitar]

Rex is an absolute legend! I can't wait to get one of these in my hands!

[@motleysmotleys1604]

One of the greatest musicians in metal!

[@geoffcowan2384]

Well deserved! Glad to see Rex recognized with a signature bass.

[@sebg2086]

yeah a 5000$ signature bass he play for 2 song in a 1h set hahahaha poor gibson

[@Shiloh7377]

I seen Pantera in 1994 in Charlotte NC, on the far beyond driven tour. I was right against the barcade right in front, and it was so heavy!!! I play guitar , but this is hella cool to get Rex on board. Nice Cesar and gibson!!!

[@richardcurtis1912]

I was right there up front as well. Rex and Dime split some acid that night and it made for an interesting show, to say the least. During Planet Caravan Dime was the only one who turned down bong hits because he was too high. Dime fumbled when he turned on the beginning loop for CFH and the song tempo was slow as a snail,for the first 10 bars! LoL The next night in Raleigh they apologized for it. Both nights were stellar with mosh pits just shy of the entire lawn. Glad to finally meet someone else who was in Charlotte. Did you go to the after party at Rocky’s bar?

[@Shiloh7377]

@@richardcurtis1912 no I wish I would have gotten to go but I didn't. Me and 2 of my friends at the time were at that show. Yea I'm always looking to talk to people who went to shows I did, or try and see if they have the audio or video. I've been to a bunch of show s/bands/concerts. I was wanting to go see rage I Raleigh but I don't know if I can....

[@drzecelectric4302]

Great tour!

[@Shiloh7377]

@@drzecelectric4302 hell ya, Prong were awsome opening band, Sepultura didn't play because we were told they were so wild (the crowd) in Atlanta the night before that people were braking and pulling up chairs that were bolted to the concrete, and max got hurt somehow. But yea was an awsome show. I seen them on one of the ozzvest tours one time and I also seen the In 1996 on the great southern trend kill tour...

[@eliot65446]

Good for you Rex Brown. I've seen you perform and you know what it's about. I'm glad you are still around and pray all success in all your endeavors.

[@KaylaKent]

Gibson really be out here shooting gorgeous desert drone footage with pantera in the background?? AND a signature rex brown bass??? Yall know the way to my heart. 😍

[@DocTwizzle23]

These are the best videos please keep these flowing

[@randomrob2221]

im so happy for him, he deserves more recognition for he beautiful work

[@steednajera777]

Rex is one of the best metal bass players in music. Nice to see Gibson giving you a signature bass. Long overdue.

[@Dubsyman]

Legendary artist, beautiful bass

[@bradyneff5654]

absolute metal legend finally getting what he deserves.

[@icepick3528]

He used to play spectors, how is this "what he deserves?" Spector shits all over gibson garbage.

[@aussiepolarbear2834]

Congrat's on your signature bass Rex. So many awesome memories come flooding back. Thank you Rex and thank you Pantera 🤘🤓🇦🇺🎶🥃🥃🥃

[@moogman5]

Rex used Jackson, Kramer, Sting Ray, and mostly Spector basses back in the day, and even admittedly used Moog Taurus bass pedals in the studio on most of the Pantera albums...I saw Pantera in '94 and he was using Spector 4 and 5 string bass, as well as Ernie Ball Sting Ray's as well.

[@alexwalker5645]

Absolutely a metal bass icon.

[@RRMikeP]

Heavy, ballsy, powerful, yet unmuddied, clear, and punchy. Rex has got it down like few others, in my opinion. If you're playing in a heavy band, Rex's bass tone is the blueprint of what you should be striving for.

[@ricardojmestre]

Well said

[@TSE_WOODY]

Ridiculously groovy too, whenever he would veer off from Dime he would play some fantastic walking bass lines and licks

[@j.d.thompson3505]

I love the Thunderbird Bass. I'm glad to see another model in the lineup

[@victory683]

This man is my hometown hero! Congratulations, Rex. Long overdue.

[@judas2891]

Aahh, the legendary Rex Brown. Memories rushing back.

[@raulpedrosa5128]

WOW, we didn't see this coming!!!! Rex is such a legend!!!!!!

[@mikegallagher2732]

A TRUE Class Act and just an ALL AROUND BADASS.. Such an INCREDIBLE Bassist... Holding Down the Bottom end For one of THE Best AND Heaviest Bands EVER... TRULY DESERVED.. I feel he was Truly Never given the Recognition that he deserved back then..

[@undisputedattitude2902]

A monster of bass, the great southern bass player *REX BROWN* 🤘💀

[@jamilaandersson4778]

Rex Brown You Are A Legend The Best, Genius, Most Talent Metal Guitar Bass Player In All Time.. And Long Live The Masters of Metal Pantera 🤘🔥🤘

[@DanielSilva-ep9hf]

Rex brown icon video would be insane

[@braca977]

Hey Gibson, the next so logical step is doing the episode of ICON-WITH REX BROWN..... PLEASE, PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!

[@MarioHernandez-zc7dv]

He deserved this. One of the best metal bass players to live

[@강형태-y4b]

I love this!!!!! Literally southern vibe!!!

[@leagueofotters2774]

I hope to see this on tour sometime next year.

[@larsofspain]

That is one good looking bass! Some classy upgrades to a Thunderbird bass. Rex is a legend!

[@OdinAllFather77]

Splendid Job Gibson!!!! One more legendary artist. Keep up the impecable job. Abrazo Mexicano!!! 🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻

[@Kelembor]

Really good improves with the Hipshot bridge and tuners. Rex is a really underrated bass player, so congratulations on him, he deserves this... although he has never used a T-Bird.

[@Rooftop16s]

Finally this guy is a bad ass dude. He deserves way more credit than he gets. He was the heart and soul of pantera. Dime was untouchable on the guitar but Rex was and always will be a king

[@nyx_jupiter-trash]

i love this video, rex's delivery is fantastic and how he has so much passion in his words. excited for the greenie video.

[@bonesandrolls6402]

I love the thunderbird... Is the best rock bass model design ever

[@charlesgauldin8010]

Rex and Leon Wilkeson most underrated bass players ever!! ROCK ON

[@brandonjackson5865]

Thunderbirds are the coolest looking basses. If I were a bass player I’d have to have a Thunder Thunder Thunderbird ! I didn’t realize Rex played a Thunderbird maybe it was a studio Bird ? Rex is the coolest and one of my favorite bassist along with Duff, I guess I like that mid range honking bass tone sound that can cut through the mix and or carry the melody of a song. New bass players attention if you want to know how it’s done, how to sit in the mix, how to hold it down with swag, how to play under a wicked guitar solo in a single guitar band, listen to Vulgar and Far Beyond Driven and Rex will show you how it’s done. Seriously his bass work under Dime’s solos are just as interesting and intense as Dime’s solos.

[@brandonjackson5865]

@derping for americants that’s what I thought also, but didn’t Gibson buy or distribute Spector? I thought I remembered them being involved with Spector anyway good for Rex getting a cool sig and hopefully a pretty nice endorsement check also.

[@REXBROWNOFFICIAL]

You missed the whole point asshole!! Thunderbirds we’re in a league of their own that I played on a bunch of tracks.. They are the quintessential coolest bass ever made!! I play a lot of diff basses in the studio!!

[@ryangoodrow8829]

@@brandonjackson5865 Spector is owned by Kramer I believe, or Kramer distributes Spector, one or the other

[@BACONLOVERS88]

@@ryangoodrow8829 and gibson owns kramer

[@ryangoodrow8829]

@@BACONLOVERS88 that I did not know, thank you for that information

[@3chords6strings9lives]

Helllll ya!!! Congratulations Rex Brown keep rockin!!

[@99WaysCarr]

Dude! This is made me so happy! Rex is a beast on bass.

[@arborinfelix]

Congratulations on his signature bass. It looks awesome...

[@adamturner1563]

Great to see Rex man. Cant wait for the tribute up ahead. Anselmo sounds powerful again too. Great news

[@MegaRockstar5150]

Pretty f**king awesome if you ask me .

[@mikeys7536]

I was just listening to TGSTK on my way home. It never gets old. 🤘

[@Guitarkwondo]

Finally! Rex is awesome and should have had a signature a long time ago

[@billslamp]

Congratulations ! Also have to give props to whoever had to haul those 810 cabs out to this location 😄

[@CowboyfromHell76]

I love Rex! The Tx. Cliff Burton! The 76015 zip code checkin in! Looks killer! Makes me wish I played bass.

[@J.C...]

IT'S ABOUT FREAKIN TIME! CONGRATS REX ROCKER! 🤘🙏❤️

[@Grimsleeper817]

Super underrated bass player

[@carlosblank6629]

Beautiful looking bass!!! Wow!!!!

[@ladyluckdrums]

Awesome to see Rex get a signature bass.

[@papagregorio6688]

Rex sounds wicked on that thunderbird!

[@creepymcpeepers]

It’s got all the bells and whistles

[@Owlun]

Super rad to see Rex with what looks to be a super sexy signature bass. Also, this was a sick video/promo for the bass. I was pleased that the heavy section of the song actually played out.

[@idimebag_163]

LONG LIVE TO REX AND PHILL ANSELMO

[@richardsmith7322]

Best bass you can buy in my humble opinion

[@richardsmith7322]

I didn’t say that because he’s the best metal bass player to exist! The bass says it all its self and Rex is the best metal bass player to exist don’t believe me!? Listen to all his tracks the whole Rex brown Pantera catalog I also feel for Jason Newstead on AJFA considering the bass sounded better than everything else listen those isolated tracks as well

[@donttalktome4696]

Very interesting. Good to see Rex get his sigi bass

[@ArchaicMedia]

Man from the days of fighting over an ashtray at Matley’s Phase II, I have to say I’m proud of ya Rex!!! One will be delivered tomorrow!!!

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

That thing is BEAUTIFUL

[@eldiablo3794]

If anyone's a fan of Rex or Pantera I highly recommend his book, "Official Truth 101 proof" such a good in depth read on of his life with pantera. He even goes into detail about the progression of his backline and stage setup to him purchasing a house with Vinnie living near by to their achievements with each record they put out. I've always associated Rex with Spector basses, but it's cool to see him get the recognition he deserves w/a signature bass. Rex is awesome though even back in the days of Pantera when they were at the height of their career you can see live videos of Rex walking around the stage with swagger and confidence knowing he and his band were on top of the world. I'm a drummer and I've always been drawn to drummer and bass player duos and Rex and Vinnie are two of the best to ever do it. Rex was and is awesome at keeping the beat and holding everything together but at the same time he would improvise and come up with some killer bass licks on the spot to spice it up.

[@eldiablo3794]

@derping for americants trash opinion

[@shake6429]

Rex is a fuckin LEGEND! Getcha pull

[@bruce5168]

Your a badass Rex, you backed the best metal guitarist in history.

[@frycjusz]

That's one hell of a handsome bass 🥃

[@Glider34]

Congratulations Rex , long overdue

[@ryangunwitch-black]

I don't know if y'all know what a BAMF is but Rex Brown's picture is next to the definition.

[@kkrsnn5632]

You guys are just spilling so much signatures ... 😱

[@guitaristinterrupted3558]

About time! Congrats Rex!

[@theviper5952]

I've never wanted a signature guitar as much as that one

[@rudevalve]

Certified Platinum!!!!!

[@holy_braille]

Smartest move y'all have made since you brought back the Junior. Love ya Rex, and congratulations.

[@janski1982]

Now that’s a beautiful bass💯💯💯

[@leorojo]

Magnífico! Rex Brown es una leyenda 🔥

[@COU51N.Kyle.]

Much Deserved! Just Wish we could hear it isolated or brought up in the mix.

[@jond.2868]

That is a beautiful Beast of a Bass. I want one.

[@ONEFUNFONE]

I don't even play any kind of string instrument but that bass is drop dead gorgeous!

[@E.J.J.]

Really nice looking and sounding bass!

[@Kerchostem]

Thunderbird 4 ever ⚡ This is the way

[@RaspySquares]

A lot of good Pantera vibes and love goin around rn. What we need.

[@DrJeebles]

Great! Rex is amazing!

[@mrchoptop5482]

such a badass signature video especially coming from Gibson congratulations Rex brother you deserve this !! yall don't sleep