Epiphone Rex Brown Thunderbird Bass, Ebony w/Hard CaseIn 1963, the iconic Thunderbird Bass made its debut, and its legacy continues with the Epiphone Rex Brown Thunderbird Bass, built in collaboration with metal maestro Rex Brown. The body of the Rex Brown Thunderbird Bass is cut from mahogany, and features neck through construction, a hallmark of the Thunderbird series. The neck is constructed using 9 ply combination of walnut and mahogany, boasting a comfortable and familiar C shaped profile. On the