{"product_id":"mcgrath-thunderhorse-desert-gold-12-way-tilt-eq","title":"McGrath Thunderhorse P-Style Bass - Desert Gold - 12-Way Selector \u0026 Tilt EQ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Desert Gold Thunderhorse starts with a striking flamed ash body and uses that platform to showcase McGrath's most flexible electronics package. This P-style Thunderhorse pairs an ebony fingerboard with a roasted flame maple neck and three different Nordstrand pickup voices: a Big Blade at the neck, Big Split 4 in the middle and Big Single 4 at the bridge. McGrath routes them through a 12-position selector designed to open up series and parallel combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Players Choose This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong fit for the player who wants one premium bass to cover a large amount of sonic ground. The Nordstrand array can move from thick neck tones to P-style punch and more cutting bridge character. McGrath's rotary selector adds multiple pickup combinations, including series and parallel pairings, while save, recall and reset functions give the selector a performance-oriented workflow. The Tilt EQ provides a broad musical adjustment around a center detent rather than forcing the player to manage several EQ knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlamed ash body with Desert Gold high-gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNordstrand Big Blade, Big Split 4 and Big Single 4 pickup set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 pickup-selector positions with series and parallel combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelector save, recall and reset functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcGrath Tilt EQ plus passive tone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18V active system with push-pull passive bypass and power-loss failsafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard and carbon-reinforced roasted flame maple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHipshot Masskicker bridge and Ultralite tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34-inch scale; approximately 9.4 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcGrath ProTec hybrid case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Player's Point of View\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the player's point of view, this bass is about having distinct voices that remain easy to reach during a set. The Nordstrand pickup choices are intentionally different from one another, so the 12-way selector does more than create small variations on the same sound. The flamed ash body and ebony board also make this the more substantial-feeling Thunderhorse option in this group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the culture means giving serious players an instrument that has personality without sacrificing practical durability. The Desert Gold build brings together stainless frets, reinforced neck construction, Hipshot hardware, active\/passive flexibility and an included hybrid case, then wraps it in a finish that will stand out immediately onstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy TCU Recommends This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTCU recommends the Desert Gold Thunderhorse for players who want the broadest pickup architecture of these McGrath builds. The Big Blade, Big Split and Big Single each bring a different starting voice, and McGrath's switching system lets those voices interact in ways a conventional P- or J-style control layout cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-Style Thunderhorse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desert Gold, high gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flamed Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted Flame Maple with carbon fiber reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony, 12-inch radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5-inch J-Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34-inch standard scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.4 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nordstrand Big Blade, Big Split 4, Big Single 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck Big Blade \/ Middle Big Split 4 \/ Bridge Big Single 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e McGrath 12-Way Rotary Pickup Selector; McGrath Tilt EQ; 18V active system; passive bypass; save\/recall\/reset selector functions; power-loss failsafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Volume with push-pull preamp bypass, 12-Way Pickup Selector, Tilt EQ, Passive Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hipshot Masskicker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hipshot Ultralites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tortoise Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e D'Addario NYXL .045-.100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e McGrath ProTec Hybrid Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Desert Gold Thunderhorse is the premium choice in this group for a bassist who wants a wide combination of pickup voices, a dramatic flamed-ash look and a performance-centered active\/passive control system. It is a boutique instrument built to be used, not just displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGrath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52563444629784,"sku":"TCU-MCG-TH-DG","price":2865.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/0339\/5608\/files\/DesertGoldThumbcopy.jpg?v=1787605260","url":"https:\/\/www.tonecultureunited.com\/products\/mcgrath-thunderhorse-desert-gold-12-way-tilt-eq","provider":"Tone Culture United","version":"1.0","type":"link"}