Gibson Grabber/Ripper/G-3 club

[rodl2005]

Looks like he's got nylon tape-wounds on, like I have on my G3

[redstrand]

The sidewinders are hum-buckers...a meter doesn't tell you that Your pot(s) might be bad...happened on my grabber. Replaced them and it's dead quiet.

[RandyMolson]

Originally Posted by edfriedland

Anyway... I'm glad I got this one off my bucket list!

73 edfriedland

[Figjam]

I have a 1978 g3 in tobacco burst

and now a g3 in black/black/maple coming!


i gotta stop buying stuff. or start selling stuff.

[rodl2005]

Originally Posted by Figjam

I have a 1978 g3 in tobacco burst

and now a 1974? g3 in black/black/maple coming!

i gotta stop buying stuff. or start selling stuff.

Sounds nice. I Look forward to some pics

[coreyfyfe]

Originally Posted by Figjam

I have a 1978 g3 in tobacco burst

and now a 1974? g3 in black/black/maple coming!


i gotta stop buying stuff. or start selling stuff.

G3 was introduced in 75, so if it has a 74 date code it's probably one of the earliest. Looking forward to seeing pics.

[Figjam]

Nope probably just means its not a 74. I have to check into that one.

edit: I think its 1975/76

[edfriedland]

Well, just picked up a fretless 75 Tobacco Burst Ripper on ebay! So now I have fretted and fretless of the same bass.... life is complete. This one has some serious fingerboard issues... but I imagine it can be fixed. The seller was either dishonest about the condition, or was simply too stupid to know there was a problem. I guess in fairness, I'll choose the latter. But, in spite of the neck pickup not working properly...the body is in good shape, it's light, and has great tone on the notes that play well. It'll be a project, but well worth it. Here's a pic of the twins.

[dukeorock]

Originally Posted by edfriedland

Well, just picked up a fretless 75 Tobacco Burst Ripper on ebay! So now I have fretted and fretless of the same bass.... life is complete. This one has some serious fingerboard issues... but I imagine it can be fixed. The seller was either dishonest about the condition, or was simply too stupid to know there was a problem. I guess in fairness, I'll choose the latter. But, in spite of the neck pickup not working properly...the body is in good shape, it's light, and has great tone on the notes that play well. It'll be a project, but well worth it. Here's a pic of the twins.

Whoa! Very cool...really miss having a Ripper...

[rodl2005]

Sweet basses Ed.
What do you find the are tonal/ playing differences between the ripper & G3?
I've just one '77 wine red G3 that has Labella Tapes on & is a great bass, I love her.

[edfriedland]

I have only played a G3 once, many years ago. I liked it, but can't remember it well enough to say.

[rodl2005]

Sorry, I thought u recently got a G3, but I see it's a ripper of a Ripper

[detracti]

Can I join?

[96tbird]

Originally Posted by detracti

Can I join?

You have to post a pic of the bass. I don't see a bass in that pic. Dayuuum.

[noermaen]

here's my Gibson Grabber 1979 in almost new condition:

























Here's a short youtube clip me demoing that beast:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6gnp_593HA
(sorry for the crappy playing... )

[edfriedland]

Originally Posted by detracti

Can I join?

Hell yes! Now I may have to get an ebony one to complete my collection....

[rodl2005]

Wow! That's in pristine nic! Sweet.

[BassSurfer]

Here she is. A 1976 Gibson Ripper In Ebony.

She spent two weeks in a UPS facility due to Hurricane Sandy making my area unbearable to travel to.

More and better pictures to follow sooner than later!

Me being a HUGE Nirvana fan has greatly contributed to me acquiring this

[RandyMolson]

74 detracti
75 noermaen

[BassSurfer]

Bump for Gibson!!