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SOLD FS/FT 1974 Gibson Grabber

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by J Moe, Jan 8, 2013.


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  1. Jan 8, 2013 #1
    J Moe

    J Moe The Pursuit of Life Lived in The Pocket

    Jan 20, 2012
    La Crosse, WI
    I have a very unique 1974 Gibson Grabber. I got this bass out in LA, and it allegedly belonged to Tom Petty's bass player, Howie Epstein. I have NO idea if it's true or not, but it is an amusing anectode! This workhorse had been converted to fretless, and the headstock and body were both stained black. A couple tuning keys were stuck, as were the bridge saddles. I then spent the next couple years (and a couple hundred more dollars than I care to remember) restoring it.

    The Grabber has a full refin of the neck and body, including a new headstock logo. I has a refret with about 6 hours on the new frets. The neck is buffed to a nice satin feel - not sticky gloss, but not raw wood either. The nut is new, custom cut bone. The tuners are new Schaller keys. The bridge is a Fender American Standard bridge, and the bridge cover is also new. The wiring assembly was done by Emerson Custom Guitars, who also shielded the whole cavity and pickguard. This bass is as dead silent as a single coil can get! The body, neck, truss rod cover, neck plate, pickguard, pickup, knobs, and hardware are all original. Serial 396727.

    Full photo album here: http://bit.ly/VJBAJz

    Asking $1,000 obo plus split shipping. Packed professionally and shipped fully insured. Very interested in the following trades:

    Lakland Skyline 5560 Custom
    Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 4
    Lakland US Bob Glaub (plus cash on my end)

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  5. Jan 10, 2013 #2
    ElmRealmRider

    ElmRealmRider

    Jan 18, 2008
    Rancho Cucamonga, Ca
    I'm almost positive the grabber pickup is a humbucker. Looks like a killer grabber though.
     
  10. Jan 10, 2013 #3
    J Moe

    J Moe The Pursuit of Life Lived in The Pocket

    Jan 20, 2012
    La Crosse, WI
    Good call, ElmRealmRider - definitely a humbucker!
     
  14. Jan 10, 2013 #4
    J Moe

    J Moe The Pursuit of Life Lived in The Pocket

    Jan 20, 2012
    La Crosse, WI
    Bump for price drop. $900 shipped.
     
  18. Jan 14, 2013 #5
    J Moe

    J Moe The Pursuit of Life Lived in The Pocket

    Jan 20, 2012
    La Crosse, WI
    Any takers at $800 before I go the ebay route?
     
  22. Jan 14, 2013 #6
    slend3r

    slend3r

    Nov 3, 2011
    Idaho Falls, Idaho
    Man, I would be all over this if I had some more cash in my Paypal account. Great looking bass, GLWTS.
     
  26. Jan 15, 2013 #7
    WokenDeer

    WokenDeer

    Sep 24, 2011
    southeast louisiana
    If this is still here by taxes I'm on it!
     
  31. Jan 16, 2013 #8
    J Moe

    J Moe The Pursuit of Life Lived in The Pocket

    Jan 20, 2012
    La Crosse, WI
    Sold, pending payment.
     
  35. Jan 17, 2013 #9
    J Moe

    J Moe The Pursuit of Life Lived in The Pocket

    Jan 20, 2012
    La Crosse, WI
    And sold! Thanks, h2blink.
     
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