Guild Thunderbass amplifier

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Object Details

Created by

Guild Guitar Company, American, 1952 - 1995

Used by

Christopher Dowd, American

Subject of

Fishbone, American, founded 1979

Description

Guild Thunderbass amplifier used by Christopher Dowd, keyboardist, vocalist and trombone player, in the alternative rock band, Fishbone. The amplifier has a serial number of: [4773].

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, From the Heart of the Family Hood, a Gift to the Ever Expanding Present

Date

before 1978

Object number

2012.53.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Type

amplifiers

Medium

plastic , metal , wood , cloth , plant fiber

Dimensions

H x W x D: 12 x 21 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (30.5 x 54.6 x 31.1 cm)

See more items in

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Punk (Music)

Rock and roll (Music)

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583c56bf2-7e58-4f32-9fd3-3e1510ae3148

Record ID

nmaahc_2012.53.2