Gibson G3 Original Finish?

[GhostsnVodka]

Hello all.

I found a listing on CL for a 1982 Gibson G3 that I am very interested in, but I am curious as to whether it's the original finish.

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The finish is red but the bass has a Maple neck.
Everything I have read has said that in '82 they made these in red, but the necks were rosewood.

Can anyone offer any insight?

 

[GhostsnVodka]

Bump. Any Gibson experts?

 

[96tbird]

Since I bought mine in 1979 when I was 15, you could call me an expert. It is real. Buy it now. Treasure it. They are great basses and will only appreciate in desirability , if not value.

The only thing I see is no holes for the bridge cover. Maybe refinished but that's ok on a G-3 IMO. They just aren't as collectable as Fenders which makes no sense since they are good instruments and rare to boot.

Beautiful G-3.

 

[GhostsnVodka]

Thanks for the info!

I believe the '82s didn't have the bridge cover so that seems normal.
I'm meeting the guy tomorrow, so as long as everything works as it should I will most likely buy it.

 

[Brendan Richko]

I was gonna buy it.

 

[Brendan Richko]

Its an original and you're so lucky you got it for such a good price. I have a friend who bought the same color for $2,500. Oh well, theres another red one(not original) that Im going to get. Same price