{"product_id":"mcgrath-thunderhorse-peach-12-way-tilt-eq","title":"McGrath Thunderhorse J-Style Bass - Peach - 12-Way Selector \u0026 Tilt EQ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Peach Thunderhorse is a clean, modern J-style build that combines a satin-finished mahogany body with black hardware and a three-pickup DiMarzio configuration based around Billy Sheehan Signature Relentless pickups. The roasted flame maple neck and matching fingerboard keep the instrument visually cohesive, while McGrath's 12-way selector and Tilt EQ provide the tonal expansion that defines the current Thunderhorse platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Players Choose This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis version should appeal to players who like the response and familiarity of a J-style bass but want significantly more routing flexibility than a conventional two-pickup layout. The DiMarzio neck, P and J combination gives the selector three clearly different pickup sources to work with. The Tilt EQ is designed for quick broad shaping, and the passive tone plus push-pull bypass mean the player is not locked into the active preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin Peach finish with black hardware and pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiMarzio Billy Sheehan Signature Relentless Neck, P and J pickup configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcGrath 12-way rotary pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcGrath center-detented Tilt EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18V active system with passive bypass and power-loss failsafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted flame maple neck and fingerboard with carbon fiber reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHipshot KickAss bridge and Ultralite tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium jumbo stainless steel frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34-inch scale; approximately 8.2 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\u003eThis is one of the more immediately approachable Thunderhorse configurations. The weight is moderate, the scale and nut width are familiar, and the J-style layout should feel natural to a wide range of bassists. The unusual part happens electronically: instead of choosing between only neck, bridge or a blend, the player can reach a much larger set of combinations and then shape the overall balance with one Tilt EQ control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the culture means a visually distinctive instrument still has to earn its place in a working rig. The Peach Thunderhorse does that through versatile pickup routing, passive and active operation, professional Hipshot hardware, stainless frets and an included case. The look gets attention, but the utility is what gives it staying power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy TCU Recommends This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTCU recommends the Peach build because it may be the easiest entry point into the Thunderhorse concept for a traditional J-style player. The dimensions are familiar, the DiMarzio pickup voices are direct and powerful, and the 12-way system expands the instrument without making the control surface feel intimidating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e J-Style Thunderhorse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin Peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Mahogany\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 Roasted Flame Maple, 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e DiMarzio Billy Sheehan Signature Relentless Neck, P and J\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck \/ P \/ J\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; passive tone; 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 KickAss\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 Black\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 Peach Thunderhorse is a versatile boutique J-style bass for players who want classic ergonomics, aggressive DiMarzio pickup options and a modern routing system without a crowded control surface. The satin Peach and black hardware give it a distinctive stage look while the electronics do the heavy lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGrath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52563444695320,"sku":"TCU-MCG-TH-PCH","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/0339\/5608\/files\/peachandblackjuly222026thumbcopy.jpg?v=1787605264","url":"https:\/\/www.tonecultureunited.com\/products\/mcgrath-thunderhorse-peach-12-way-tilt-eq","provider":"Tone Culture United","version":"1.0","type":"link"}