Gibson 'The Ripper' SOLD

[sniperschool]

Sorry for the rubbish pictures
I can't take any better ones until Wednesday evening

Serial is 3xx986 so I think that makes it a '74

feel free to mail me with any questions

The first bass ('70's Music Man) I posted on here sold in a day but the second (USA RI Precision) took about 3 months!
So please someone let me know if I've got the price really wrong on this one

Can collect in person from London or Essex or you can pay to have it posted/shipped

Thanks

£695 + P&P

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Edited May 3, 2012 by sniperschool

[lozbass]

Love these! Good luck - sounds like a very good price to me - Rippers seem to be getting more popular again

[sniperschool]

Thanks!

A 'very good price' meaning I've gone in too low again?

[ash]

That's a decent price and it looks original I'm more of a Grabber man - these are 'posher' and more versatile as used by Greg Lake amongst others. Someone will love this!

[vax2002]

I had one of these in early 80's, get flatwounds on and they are the best motown/ soul bass ever made, they have a wonderful click on the sound.

[cocco]

sh*t the bed! Been waiting for one of these to come up for ages.

[cocco]

Is it maple bodied?

[Gust0o]

By 'nice price' I'd say you've got it bang on - this will shift; and I'm sure there's a few of us counting pennies as I type

Looks in good nick. I've been a bit greedy, adding a Stingray and Lakland 44-02... so someone else should go for this before I get divorced for shuffling the collection again

[evilLordJuju]

Bump for one of Gibsons best 70s efforts

Natural Rippers usually go somewhere in the region of £600 - £800. An original case and rare colour might go higher still.

Looks to be pretty ding-free - so I expect you'll shift it fairly soon - perhaps you should confirm that these are the original pickups, not the SD remakes?

[sniperschool]

Thanks for the replies

To be honest I have no idea if it's maple as I've never even seen it! (I got it in a trade for some studio time)

It's being dropped off on Wednesday so I can look at it more closely and take better pictures

Edited April 12, 2012 by sniperschool

[sniperschool]

Feel free to PM me any specific questions and I'll get the answers to you late on Wednesday

[lozbass]

I think the price is about right and realistic. The case doesn't appear to be original but the pickups do (for information, it's extremely difficult to find a decent case that will fit a Ripper - thought the Hiscox STD-EBP is a good option). I'd love this just to rip the scratchplate out and replace the highly modified electronics in my old Ripper. I had the latter heavily modified and activitated in the 80s and it lost its characteristic tone!

[lozbass]

A bit more - it would be worth seeing a photograph of the rear - this looks like an earlier Ripper, the later version had a tray/retainer inset into the back of the body rather than simple holes for through-body stringing. I favour the earlier version.

[ash]

[quote name='lozbass' timestamp='1334310190' post='1614128']
A bit more - it would be worth seeing a photograph of the rear - this looks like an earlier Ripper, the later version had a tray/retainer inset into the back of the body rather than simple holes for through-body stringing. I favour the earlier version.
[/quote]

Yes my early Grabber has this simple hole arrangement and I think it works better than the later multiple string 'tray' retainer, a view of the back would be good!

[Bassman Rich]

I paid a few hundred more for one like that, but with original case, and before all this recession thing hit the market, so probably about the right price to sell, can't see it lasting unsold for long. If it does,...........now wheres my wallet???

[geo_bass]

BEAUT.

[rumour6]

Looks fabby, have to say I prefer the two pickups rather than the sliding Grabber version...

[neepheid]

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1334326775' post='1614634']


Yes my early Grabber has this simple hole arrangement and I think it works better than the later multiple string 'tray' retainer, a view of the back would be good!
[/quote]

Are you kidding me? Considering Gibson's (and perhaps American manufacturing's in general) cockeyed aim in the 70s when it came to drilling holes, the tray looks a damn sight neater than the individual holes, IMHO of course

Have a slightly argumentative bump

[epiphonesteinberger]

Looks killer.

Any chance of a clear photo of the back of the neck/headstock so we can see if there's any repairs etc?

And what's the weight of this badboy?

Cheers.
BE

[sniperschool]

I'll have the bass with me on Wednesday and will try and get pictures and info late Wednesday night

[Graham]

Any trades interest chap? Or just need the cash?

[KarlWhite]

pmd

[sniperschool]

Thanks for all the PM's
I hadn't noticed them earlier but I've replied to everyone now

Not looking for any trades apart from maybe a SVT Classic head
Also not desperate for the cash hence the 'thanks but no thanks' replies to the PM offers

It's just that the Ripper isn't something I'm really fussed about keeping so may as well sell it
I got a '72 Ivory 4001 this week to go with the ebony one in this picture (I also have a blue one)
So other basses are demanding my pennies right now

Edited April 15, 2012 by sniperschool

[AshStow]

Hi is the ripper still for sale mate?

[sniperschool]

Still for sale

I was meant to take pictures of it tonight but I didn't get time so I'll do it tomorrow