Talk about gouging? Gibson Ripper body only

[alaskaleftybass]

TB'ers, am I right to think that this bass is kind of a rip for the cost? Gibson Ripper body only with cracked repaired neck, $725 plus $125 shipping. I've shipped basses to Florida from Alaska for $70.

1975 Gibson Ripper Bass Guitar Project for Repair-Restoration Natural USA 1970's | eBay

 

[rockdoc11]

I'm not sure "gouging" or "rip" are the right descriptors for something like a project bass, where no one "has" to buy it (unlike, say, medications or whatever).

But it sure is overpriced for me, and perhaps for most bassists!

 

[Stumbo]

Shipping rates have increased in general.

 

[gln1955]

It's marked "sold". I guess it wasn't overpriced.

 

[eastcoasteddie]

That entire bass is coming apart at the seams!!! Expensive firewood for sure..

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Thanks the response guys!

 

[40Hz]

Two words: (1) junk (2) ridiculous.

 

[Bass V]

any bass you can't remove the neck or use a HSC will cost dbl. to AL and HI, the cheaper days are long over.
just tack on $200 to any purchase, needless to say I don't buy / ship amps any more...

 

[alaskaleftybass]

any bass you can't remove the neck or use a HSC will cost dbl. to AL and HI, the cheaper days are long over.
just tack on $200 to any purchase, needless to say I don't buy / ship amps any more...

Luckily I'm amp happy. GK heads a few cabs-- a couple Edens, a DNA DNS LowDown clone, and a GK combo that kicks butt. I think my next bass will be from Sweetwater as they offer free shipping to Alaska and a 2 year warranty. Doesn't get better than that. Also they pay shipping returns from Alaska.

But yeah, I have some old basses I'd like to sell. They'll be expensive to ship from Alaska. Might just donate them to a church or schools.