McGrath Thunderhorse J-Style Bass - British Racing Green - 12-Way Selector & Tilt EQ

Product Overview

The British Racing Green Thunderhorse combines one of McGrath's most classic-looking finishes with one of its least conventional electronics systems. Under the high-gloss green finish is a solid mahogany J-style body, roasted flame maple neck and fingerboard, and a three-pickup Nordstrand set chosen to cover very different tonal jobs: a warm-wound Big Blade at the neck, a Big Split in the middle and a Big Single at the bridge.

Why Players Choose This

This is the Thunderhorse for the player who wants three recognizably different pickup personalities feeding the 12-way routing system. The neck pickup can supply rounder low-end character, the middle split pickup can bring P-style authority, and the bridge single can add definition and top-end presence. The selector then expands how those voices work together, while the Tilt EQ provides one-knob broad shaping and the passive tone remains available for traditional roll-off.

Key Points

• British Racing Green high-gloss finish
• Solid mahogany J-style body
• Nordstrand Big Blade, Big Split and Big Single pickup set
• McGrath 12-way rotary pickup selector
• McGrath Tilt EQ with passive tone
• 18V active system with push-pull passive bypass and power-loss failsafe
• Roasted flame maple neck and fingerboard with carbon fiber reinforcement
• Badass high-mass bridge and lightweight tuners
• Nickel hardware with tortoiseshell pickguard
• 34-inch scale; approximately 8.4 lb
• McGrath ProTec hybrid case included

The Player's Point of View

This configuration makes sense for a player who likes to hear a real contrast when changing pickups. The three Nordstrand positions are intentionally different, which gives the selector meaningful raw material. The J-style dimensions, moderate weight and straightforward four-control layout help keep that extended flexibility grounded in a familiar playing experience.

Built for the Culture

Built for the culture means combining individuality with something a working player can depend on. The British Racing Green Thunderhorse has a traditional visual cue, but beneath it are a reinforced roasted maple neck, stainless frets, high-mass hardware, active/passive operation and an included hybrid case.

Why TCU Recommends This

TCU recommends this one as an especially balanced expression of the Thunderhorse idea. The three Nordstrand pickup types are genuinely different from one another, so the 12-way selector has meaningful tonal ingredients to combine, and the classic green/tortoiseshell/nickel visual treatment keeps the instrument sophisticated onstage.

Key Specs

• Model: J-Style Thunderhorse
• Finish: British Racing Green, high gloss
• Body: Solid Mahogany
• Neck: Roasted Flame Maple with carbon fiber reinforcement
• Fingerboard: Roasted Flame Maple, 12-inch radius
• Frets: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Nut Width: 1.5-inch J-Style
• Scale Length: 34-inch
• Weight: 8.4 lb
• Pickups: Nordstrand Big Blade (warm and woolly winding), Big Split, Big Single
• Pickup Configuration: Neck Big Blade / Middle Big Split / Bridge Big Single
• Electronics: McGrath 12-Way Rotary Pickup Selector; McGrath Tilt EQ; 18V active system; passive bypass; passive tone; power-loss failsafe
• Control Layout: Master Volume with push-pull preamp bypass, 12-Way Pickup Selector, Tilt EQ, Passive Tone
• Bridge: Badass High-Mass Bridge
• Tuners: Badass Lightweight Tuners
• Hardware: Nickel
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
• Strings: D'Addario NYXL .045-.100
• Included Case: McGrath ProTec Hybrid Case
• Condition: Brand New

Bottom Line

The British Racing Green Thunderhorse balances vintage visual cues with a thoroughly modern electronic concept. It is a strong all-around choice for bassists who want distinct Nordstrand pickup voices, boutique construction and fast access to a broad palette of tones.