neepheid Posted May 16, 2013 Author Posted May 16, 2013 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1368692987' post='2080155'] Ooh very nice! I don't suppose you noticed there's another Grabber/Ripper/G3 in bits on the EBay? Body, neck, pickguard and pup surround. Maybe email the dude; might have some difficult to source parts? (it's not being sold as Gibson, just as 'bass guitar body' etc) Truckstop [/quote] I had a look and it's a Grabber copy, not the real deal. Not much common parts between the Ripper and the Grabber either. Cheers for the headsup though In any case I can't afford to do anything more this month - car goes for MOT tomorrow, and I know it wants front brake pads (and possibly discs) at the very least The only "weird" thing I need to find is the 4 position dial plate for the varitone rotary switch. It looks like this: It's far from essential, so I'm not losing any sleep over it, but it would be nice! Quote
Bloodaxe Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1368694704' post='2080187'] I had a look and it's a Grabber copy, not the real deal. Not much common parts between the Ripper and the Grabber either. Cheers for the headsup though In any case I can't afford to do anything more this month - car goes for MOT tomorrow, and I know it wants front brake pads (and possibly discs) at the very least The only "weird" thing I need to find is the 4 position dial plate for the varitone rotary switch. It looks like this: It's far from essential, so I'm not losing any sleep over it, but it would be nice![/quote] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Blank-Discs-47mm-Diameter-Sheet-Metal-Engraving-Gravograph-Trophy-Plates-/271200235660?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&var=570155977886&hash=item3f24cb308c"]Any use?[/url] They'd need trimming to size and a hole drilling/cutting, but ought to work with a transfer overlay as per the TRC. P Quote
tommorichards Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1368694704' post='2080187'] I had a look and it's a Grabber copy, not the real deal. Not much common parts between the Ripper and the Grabber either. Cheers for the headsup though In any case I can't afford to do anything more this month - car goes for MOT tomorrow, and I know it wants front brake pads (and possibly discs) at the very least The only "weird" thing I need to find is the 4 position dial plate for the varitone rotary switch. It looks like this: It's far from essential, so I'm not losing any sleep over it, but it would be nice! [/quote] Wow, those little bastards are hard to find. Even the ones with 5 pos. I would get one of the 5'ers and permanent marker out the 5. Quote
neepheid Posted May 23, 2013 Author Posted May 23, 2013 Well, it's not much of an update but I've received my waterslide Gibson logo and I've found a source for the dial plate - a guy in the States is planning on making a run of replicas. Quote
neepheid Posted May 31, 2013 Author Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Yay for pay day. Lacquer is ordered. Got a new, slightly more palatable option for the second pickup - Aaron Armstrong can clone the pickup I have. Similar base cost to the Seymour Duncan custom shop replacement, but without all the international carriage and added VAT so will work out cheaper, and means me doing my bit to keep the UK consumer spending figures up. Edited May 31, 2013 by neepheid Quote
neepheid Posted July 5, 2013 Author Posted July 5, 2013 I haven't forgotten about this, just been a bit busy with other things. It's away on its holidays to get refinished now. I've contacted Curt Novak about getting a choke made to original specs, waiting to hear back. I presume I'm going to have to sort out the mounting of the choke myself, so I'll have a bit of metalwork to do. Early Rippers had a simple L-shaped bracket soldered to the side of one of the pots, later ones had a plate which fitted underneath the pot like a washer with an angled bit for the choke to attach to. Both approaches then simply bolted through with an appropriate machine screw/nut. I'll probably go with the soldered bracket, because it's simpler to make, and I'm only making one of 'em. Off on the scrounge for a suitable small bit of metal then! Quote
Toasted Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 We need progress. Fans of Neepheid's Gibson Ripper Rescue Thread. Quote
neepheid Posted August 17, 2013 Author Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='Toasted' timestamp='1376405160' post='2173456'] We need progress. [/quote] I need funds. Got a pickup to get cloned. Plus the body/neck is away getting refinished. You'll get news about that when I get news about that, promise I suppose I could decide how I'm mounting this choke. Quote
White Cloud Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1376769157' post='2178996'] I need funds. Got a pickup to get cloned. Plus the body/neck is away getting refinished. You'll get news about that when I get news about that, promise I suppose I could decide how I'm mounting this choke. [/quote] This one is a slow burner...but a good burner! Quote
neepheid Posted August 18, 2013 Author Posted August 18, 2013 And as if his ears were burning, Rich sent me some pics He'll have made it much smoother, and sprayed some sealer on it. Grain's popping out nicely Quote
neepheid Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 [quote name='Si600' timestamp='1376912925' post='2180656'] Is the neck glued on? [/quote] Yup, Ripper has a set neck. Quote
tommorichards Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 could you send me a few pictures of the string retainer on the rear of the bass? Quote
neepheid Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 [quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1376934292' post='2181177'] could you send me a few pictures of the string retainer on the rear of the bass? [/quote] I'd love to oblige but I don't have the bass in my possession at the moment. There is no single string retainer, this is a pre-1977 Ripper with individual holes and some sort of recessed metal insert (a bit like a boot eyelet?) in each of the holes instead of the single recessed metal plate of post-1976 models. The differences are detailed here: [url="http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/Ripper_variations.php"]http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/Ripper_variations.php[/url] - This is the best picture of the individual holes I can find online: Quote
neepheid Posted August 21, 2013 Author Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Toasted' timestamp='1377117478' post='2183683'] Did you decide on natural in the end? [/quote] No, that's just a base coat of sanding sealer in preparation for the translucent cherry red. I want that deep, dark red like on EB basses. All the way up the back of the neck too. Usual black headstock with the appropriate gold Gibson logo. Edited August 21, 2013 by neepheid Quote
tonybassplayer Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Due for some updates I believe Quote
neepheid Posted September 30, 2013 Author Posted September 30, 2013 Nothing new to report. I've been too lazy to send the pickup for cloning (must get around to that) and I have no further news at this time regarding the refinish. When I have some I shall excitedly let you know Quote
neepheid Posted October 15, 2013 Author Posted October 15, 2013 Some new pics from Rich - the colour starts off a bit wayhey but mellows into a nice deep red with repeated coats: Quote
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