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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Mike88T, Feb 28, 2002.

  1. Feb 28, 2002 #1
    Mike88T

    Mike88T Guest

    Nov 29, 2001
    Miami, Fl. "The Magic City"
    I just had to tell somebody.

    Just went to local shop and they had a used Gibson Ripper, Tobaco burst Frettless with a Ebony frettboard. Nickel flatwounds, even unplugged I could feel it resonate in my sternum.

    I was strong though kept my wallet in my pocket and managed to even put it back on the hook before I ran out.

    Had the money too as I am heading on Vacation to Atlantic City today. Close call though. Maybe i'll win at the blackjack table and buy it when I come back, yeah right.
     
  2. Feb 28, 2002 #2
    Sanctum

    Sanctum

    Jan 25, 2002
    Conjunction Junction
    so lemme get this straight - you'd rather throw your money down a casino toilet than buy another bass?
     
  3. Feb 28, 2002 #3
    Mike88T

    Mike88T Guest

    Nov 29, 2001
    Miami, Fl. "The Magic City"
    No I'm going to help a friend Move back down to Miami. If I'm lucky I may even make some money helping him sell His antiques before he comes down.


    They are asking too much for it anyhow, but if i'm lucky it will be sold before I return. At least I think 900$ is too much, maybe i'm wrong.
     
  4. Feb 28, 2002 #4
    notduane

    notduane

    Nov 24, 2000
    Location
    my Ripper...I think I'll keep her :p

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    They are pretty sweet. If the one you saw hasn't
    been hacked-up with new pups, etc. like so many,
    I'd say 'get it' :). Ya' can't beat those ebony boards
    made of 'old-growth' timber...tighter grain, etc. Very,
    very hard and smooth.
     
  5. Feb 28, 2002 #5
    Mike88T

    Mike88T Guest

    Nov 29, 2001
    Miami, Fl. "The Magic City"
    Yeah the board was yummy
    You can't even see a grain without getting like 2" away.
    Not hacked up at all, aside from the bridge cover missing, doesn't even have buckel marks on it.

    And the Burst on the neck fades right off the edge Of the board so you can't even tell the neck is seperate.

    OK I have to stop talking about this or I'll run back and get it.
    Good thing I leave in a few hours.:D
     
  6. Feb 28, 2002 #6
    Chasarms

    Chasarms Casual Observer

    May 24, 2001
    Saint Louis, MO USA
    Wow. $900 for a ripper. I paid $175 for one about 12 years ago. Ended up trading it. I didn't think nearly as much of it at the time as I did Fenders. They are a unique animal though. I don't think I have seen one in a few years.


    Chas
     
  7. Mar 2, 2002 #7
    HeavyDuty

    HeavyDuty Supporting Curmudgeon Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Central Texas
    Wow!

    I had a chance today to spend about ten minutes with a Ripper today (unplugged - they didn't have a bass amp). Natural finish with a maple board.

    Again, wow!

    That thing really resonates! I was way impressed. They're asking $400 OBO in average condition.

    Anybody in Chicago looking for a Ripper? Drop me a line, and I'll send you directions to this tiny little store.