SurroundedByManatees Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) Gibson Ripper 1978 Lovely old Gibson Ripper. This is just a great playing and sounding bass.... The bass is in great shape for its age. Of course it has earned its signs of use, but no structural damage. All hardware and electronics are working well. The trussrod is fine, and the neck straight. The out of phase position has been rewired to neck pickup solo, but can be easily reversed if you wish so. Some pictures: The Ripper has been set up with a low action, so it's playing nice and easy (at least in my hands). It has been fitted with DR fat beams which sound great on this bass. It's not a light bass, as it weighs around 5kg. The original hardcase is included. It's handle is missing, and the other hardware is rusty. It's still okay for storing. The bridge cover and strapbuttons are also included. It's a tough choice but I need some stuff to go. Asking: €1.450 (approx £1.210) Tradewise I'd be especially interested in an old competition mustang bass (with matching headstock). Some other examples of what would be of my interest: Musicmaster bass, unlined fretless (blade, fender Japan, 70s Fender P), cool old Japanese copies, Yamaha superbass, Ibanez black eagle, Squier SQ precision, esp navigator PJ, modulus flea, avri 63 precision, Stingray with lacquered neck (ideally honeyburst, 2eq) like early 90s... I've got more stuff to add in a trade if needed :). The bass is located in the Netherlands, but could be shipped insured within europe/UK. Edited April 5, 2020 by MB1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Beauty. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) These are lovely old basses and have been ignored and underrated a bit in my opinion. They have a fairly unique tone and it's possible to achieve an incredibly low action. This one looks to be a slightly later version (there were some minor changes over the years of production) but it's in great condition for a working bass. Good to see something out of the ordinary Edited December 12, 2019 by three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panos Bobolas Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Love that bass, GLWTS John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) Thank you all! The Ripper indeed has a distinctive voice of its own. I like the grit with the mid control at 10, but it can sound a lot more modest too. And no, this Gibson does not sound muddy at all :). Edited December 18, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Bass Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Any interest in a trade for a Sandberg California Supreme VM4? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 40 minutes ago, J_Bass said: Any interest in a trade for a Sandberg California Supreme VM4? Thank you. Nope, but thanks for the offer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) Bump with added trade options Edited January 1, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) Price lowered to €1.350 (which should be around £1.150). Edited January 14, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) The Ripper had been on hold for about 10 days... But no proceeding at buyers side yet, so still available. Tradewise Id be especially interested in an old Fender Mustang Bass (60s, early 70s). I have more gear available to shift in a trade Edited January 29, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hi, nice bass indeed. Does the "SECOND" stamp on the headstock mean factory second or B-stock? I used to play the first version and it truely rips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Instruments that left the factory with minor finish flaws were labeled second back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) Additional picture of 70s goodness (both are for sale/trade): Edited February 2, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koval123 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 01/02/2020 at 08:34, SurroundedByManatees said: Instruments that left the factory with minor finish flaws were labeled second back in the day. True, nowadays it's a broken truss rod or twisted neck... 😐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Final pricedrop to €1.300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby D Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 AC/DC tribute band on your resume? Great looking pair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) Nope😁 Thanks Bobby, sure it is! Edited February 14, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) Available again Edited February 24, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 Bump with a lot of trade options added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvo66 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Nice,Glwts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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