SOLD!
Gretsch Thunder Jet in MINT condition. The optional pickguard is not even installed yet and all the plastic film is still on the control/cavity covers. Original hard shell case with plush interior included. I bought this from a well respected talkbass forum member about a year ago and pretty much just admired it since but have not been playing it or any other electrics.

He will recognize the ad copy and I used his pics(thanks).
Heavily chambered body and a KILLER signature tone. These are amazing basses in all respects - craftsmanship, tone, feel, and looks. If you are looking for a like new Thunder Jet and want to save serious $$, this is the one. Here are some features from their product info:
• Color: Mahogany stain with black top
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Neck: One-piece mahogany
• Scale Length: 30.3"
• Machine Heads: Sperzel locking machine heads
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• No. of Frets: 22
• Pickups: Two TV Jones ThunderTron
• Controls: Two volume (one per pickup), master volume, master tone
• Pickup Switching: Three-position toggle switch
• Bridge: Ebony base with Space Control bridge
• Hardware: Chrome
Pics can be seen at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3646201...7625713328177/
Sold, to the gentleman from New Zealand!
Buyer may return the bass at own shipping cost if not satisfied within 48 hours of reciept and I will refund all money except my cost of shipping.