Old (and weird) Gibson Ripper!

[magradygrind]

Here's a bolt on copy that uses the same bridge:
Westminster Ripper Japan 1976 Natural | Reverb

Both very cool copies! I suppose it definitely is possible for it to be a copy! Mine looks pretty nice tho with an actual bolt on neck... Along the lines of those old Grecos or Tokais

 

[magradygrind]

magradygrind, can you post a pic of the headstock? maybe your father can give you some details that would help with identification.
the 2 point bridge was discontinued by Gibson in the early 70s, maybe 71 or 72 so I don't think a Gibson Ripper would've had that bridge. check the serial number and cross reference the features listed on FlyGuitars and you should be able to determine the year if it's a Gibson.

I'm still waiting to hear back about the serial number. Will post what I find out when I can check it!

 

[Dluxe]

 

[Dluxe]

Gibson never used a truss rod cover with 3 screws. Aria, Ventura And Ibanez all made copies with mudbucker copy pickups. The pickups don't resemble a Gibson under the cover.

 

[magradygrind]

Gibson never used a truss rod cover with 3 screws. Aria, Ventura And Ibanez all made copies with mudbucker copy pickups. The pickups don't resemble a Gibson under the cover.

My tuners look similar to the ibanez you posted. Maybe somebody put a decal on? Also, if they're not actually mudbuckers, what are they??

 

[P. Aaron]

That's one heckuva case.

 

[dusterdan70]

You're a lucky guy, this is awesome regardless of what it is!

 

[bradd]

Most likely they're single coils. I bet that this one is pretty faithful to the original, feel wise. You'll be happy with it.

 

[hsech]

It looks legit to me. Prior to the Tri Point bridge, Gibson had a couple of different bridges in earlier years. The varitone knob has been replaced. JMO.

 

[M.R. Ogle]

Ibanez Ripper.

 

[rtslinger]

Yeah I agree not a Gibson Ripper it must be a Ibanez lawsuit bass

 

[Spirit of Ox]

Designed to Rip your ears off. I always loved that ad. Marketing genius.

 

[Tom Howland]

Double Mud-Bucker Ripper Crazy. That should have some thump to it.
These are under-rated basses. That sound really good with a pick.

 

[PortlandBass77]

idk, but that is one SWEET bass!

 

[magradygrind]

I'm pretty positive that it's an Ibanez with a decal now!

 

[Dluxe]

Still a fine instrument.

 

[Basshappi]

Very cool bass nonetheless, congrats!

 

[magradygrind]

Yeah I'm still excited! I love the old lawsuit guitars! Anybody have any more insight on what these supposed non-mudbuckers really are?

 

[magradygrind]

Sort of took the bass apart. The pickups sort of look like the old 50s fender single coils underneath. Haven't plugged it up yet to hear it tho because the bridge is totally screwed.

 

[Formula73]

Necro thread revival I know but did you find a goid replacement bridge?