Gary Williams Posted January 23, 2018 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
Gary Williams Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks Nik - hope all is good with you mate!
cetera Posted January 23, 2018 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....
TomRandles97 Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Ahhh, this is the dream. Especially with the pickup selector mod.
silverfoxnik Posted January 23, 2018 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!
Gary Williams Posted January 23, 2018 Author 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!
three Posted January 23, 2018 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!
three Posted January 24, 2018 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
Gary Williams Posted January 25, 2018 Author Posted January 25, 2018 Lots of interest but still for sale!
Gary Williams Posted January 28, 2018 Author 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)
Johnnysonic Posted January 28, 2018 Posted January 28, 2018 Gary, does the original bridge slot back in with no extra holes or marks? John
Gary Williams Posted January 29, 2018 Author Posted January 29, 2018 Hi John - yes original bridge slots back in - no extra holes :0)
Gary Williams Posted June 25, 2019 Author Posted June 25, 2019 Sorry Tommy - this was sold January 2018.
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