Gary Williams Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) Here is my beloved Gibson Ripper that I have cherished for about 5 or 6 years, but she must go as just used so much anymore as I seem to be more of a P bass man now. This was set up a couple of years ago by Jonathan Law at Feline Guitars and plays like a dream. As part of the set up, I asked Jonathan to change the wiring on the pickup selector to swap from the useless "out of phase" option to a front pickup option for a nice P bass tone. This is easily reverted back to standard if required. The original bridge has been swapped for the Hipshot Supertone replacement which is far more robust. I still have the existing bridge too. Bass is also screened so no annoying buzzes or hums. Currently strung with fairly new Elixir 45 - 105. I'll be sorry to see this go but needs must. **NO TRADES PLEASE** Ideally I'd prefer pickup only (I am based in West Sussex) to avoid worrying about damage in transit. If postage is necessary, I'll have to calculate postage costs. I'll let the photos do the talking although dreadful dreary day for photos! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- See my other items for sale: Ampeg SVT VR Head: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/318805-ampeg-svt-vr/ Ampeg SVT VR Bass Cab 8x10: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/318810-ampeg-svt-bass-cab-810ev-vr/ Mesa Boogie Bass 400+: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/318815-mesa-boogie-bass-400/ Mesa Boogie 1516B Bass Cab: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/318819-mesa-boogie-1516b-ev-bass-cab/ Edited June 25, 2019 by Gary Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Awesome bass! Great seller too ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks Nik - hope all is good with you mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlunt Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Damn, that’s clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Aw Gaz...... I'd LOVE this! Gutted you're letting her go. Recommended seller and a gorgeous bass (I've played it!) people.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRandles97 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Ahhh, this is the dream. Especially with the pickup selector mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Gary Williams said: Thanks Nik - hope all is good with you mate! Fine thanks, and hope that's the same with you too? Some beautiful gear you've put up for sale today Gary; and if this is what you're letting go, you must be keeping some awesome gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 20 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said: Fine thanks, and hope that's the same with you too? Some beautiful gear you've put up for sale today Gary; and if this is what you're letting go, you must be keeping some awesome gear! Hi Nik - just time to sell gear I no longer gig with. The Ampeg & Mesa rig makes a great practice amp in the office but takes up way too much room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I haven’t seen a cleaner example since about ‘75. I love these! Still have my massively customised Ripper. Too big for me these days but playability is fabulous and a great growling tone. Original case too - extermely rare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just saw all the related ads - if I had a hangar and £3.5k, I’d just have the lot shipped north. A seller of exquisite taste and one that evidently cares for his gear extremely well! Bump...this bass has me all excited 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Lots of interest but still for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Still here :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Just to add to this, the bass was built in 1978. I suspected as much as the pickup mountings were slightly different from about 77 with the fixings being to the scratchplate, not the bass. I hope that helps. Built in: 14-apr-1978 (serial: 135) (Manufactured in Kalamazoo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysonic Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Gary, does the original bridge slot back in with no extra holes or marks? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Hi John - yes original bridge slots back in - no extra holes :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Sold subject to the usual... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogilvie Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 has it sold yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygingell Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 ill take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I think you're 18 months too late! lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Sorry Tommy - this was sold January 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpg.63e4ade405aa4565b7fba7398cee3281.jpg)
Recommended Posts