ripper

  1. PennyroyalWe

    Basses from MoPOP

    Had time to kill in Seattle today, so we went to the Museum of Pop Culture. I’d never heard of it before, but I gotta say I found it more fun/interesting than the RnR HoF. The bass from Scott Pilgrim vs the World, complete with real finger gunk on the fretboard and all! A few of Krist...
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    • basses ibanez jeff ament krist novoselic lull mopop rickenbacker ripper scott pilgrim warmoth
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  2. T

    price check! 1976 Ibanez Ripper

    Considering letting my 1976 Ibanez Ripper replica go. Times are tough and i need the $. trouble is i cannot find any recent price data on these. My initial research concludes that these are the hardest to find of the Ibanez “lawsuit” era replicas and my searches through the interweebs have...
  3. Gibson Ripper/Grabber Vintage FormFit Case 1970s

    Gibson Ripper/Grabber Vintage FormFit Case 1970s

    Price drop
  4. devnulljp

    SOLD Gibson Ripper/Grabber Vintage FormFit Case 1970s

    1970s Gibson FormFit Hard Case for Grabber, Ripper, and other bass models If you have a vintage Gibson, time to get an era appropriate case. Black Exterior, Gold Gibson Logo. Purple plush Interior. Latches, Hinges, Clasps all work fine. Hardware, and handle intact and work fine. Lid for...
  5. chechunka

    Grabber / Ripper Build

    I’m working with a luthier on a custom build grabber ripper hybrid bass that can get me close to both worlds sonically. Grabber pickups are single coil and rippers are humbucking. I'm wondering if a Novak t-bird pickup platform might be a good option for us that would afford the best of both...
  6. B-Mac

    Trogly Spills the Beans (Gibson Bass Content)

    Late 2022 + 2023 Gibson Bass Models LEAKED!
    • B-Mac
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    • eb-2 eb-6 gibson grabber non reverse thunderbird ripper thunderbird
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  7. Price Drop! Rickenbacker 4001 Autumnglo/Walnut 1979

    Price Drop! Rickenbacker 4001 Autumnglo/Walnut 1979

    Here's my beloved Rickenbacker 4001 from January of 1979. Im hesitant to sell this thing as it is truly awesome...so rock and roll and a unique color which is getting harder to find. This bass has all original electronics, pickguard, pickups, tuners, etc. This instrument also shows lots of...
    • Strings: 4
  8. sbasshardt

    SOLD Price Drop! Rickenbacker 4001 Autumnglo/Walnut 1979

    Here's my beloved Rickenbacker 4001 from January of 1979. Im hesitant to sell this thing as it is truly awesome...so rock and roll and a unique color which is getting harder to find. This bass has all original electronics, pickguard, pickups, tuners, etc. This instrument also shows lots of...
  9. Gibson Les Paul Signature (or Recording or Triumph?) Bass Case (NOSish)

    Gibson Les Paul Signature (or Recording or Triumph?) Bass Case (NOSish)

    Long story here for a classified (with links to other TB threads), but suffice to say I bought this case on Talkbass advertised as a Ripper case: <SOLD - Nos Gibson bass case> but it didn't quite fit to my liking (some measurements are in that first post - pictures in this thread below)...
  10. Neo1

    For Sale Gibson Les Paul Signature (or Recording or Triumph?) Bass Case (NOSish)

    Long story here for a classified (with links to other TB threads), but suffice to say I bought this case on Talkbass advertised as a Ripper case: <SOLD - Nos Gibson bass case> but it didn't quite fit to my liking (some measurements are in that first post - pictures in this thread below)...
  11. Vintage 1974 Gibson Ripper - unmodified/original, Black on Black, Fretted

    Vintage 1974 Gibson Ripper - unmodified/original, Black on Black, Fretted

    Important note: This is a private sale of personally-owned electric bass equipment, and is not associated with my music store (which specializes in upright bass gear - see Commercial User Dislosure). I'm helping Bob Gollihur (my dad) sell off some of his "extra" personal bass gear. This is his...
    • Strings: 4
  12. Mark Gollihur

    SOLD Vintage 1974 Gibson Ripper - unmodified/original, Black on Black, Fretted

    Important note: This is a private sale of personally-owned electric bass equipment, and is not associated with my music store (which specializes in upright bass gear - see Commercial User Dislosure). I'm helping Bob Gollihur (my dad) sell off some of his "extra" personal bass gear. This is his...
  13. Neo1

    The Elusive Gibson Ripper Case – A Harebrained/Hair Band Solution

    (Make yourself comfortable - it's a loooong one) Since purchasing my 1976 Gibson Ripper a few months ago (thanks again, Van), I have been in search of the ever-elusive CASE for the thing. I’d see my bass sitting in its stand and worry which member of my family might walk by and accidently bump...
  14. Neo1

    NBD - Curly Gibson Ripper, and I feel like changing my profile to Mr. Lucky

    Yup - I bought a Gibson L-9S Ripper (thanks to responses from other TB threads during my research). Had to wait a month to actually see it, then had to drive 90 minutes each way and try it on an outside porch (about 34 degrees f), but that's all behind me now. It feels great, looks great...
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    • bass curly maple gibson new nos ripper
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  15. Neo1

    Is this Ripper legit? Question about the wood grain, esp.

    Here are pictures of a Gibson L-9S natural satin Ripper that someone is offering (it has taken me forever to get more pics sent, but seems like a decent guy). He says it was NOS from a music store owner. From doing some internet research, it has the "two screws in pickup" and plate around...
    • Neo1
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    • gibson natural ripper
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    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  16. T

    Looking for Gibson G3

    Hi guys, I am looking to purchase a Gibson G3 bass from the 70s-80s. Ideally I am after the darker tobacco sunburst with ebony fretboard like the one below: Gibson 1980 G3 bass guitar Hang tags OHSC. almost mint. original strings | eBay But am open to other colours too. If anybody is...
    • Timothy Drucker
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    • 70's 80's bass for sale g3 gibson grabber grabber 3 ripper ripper grabber
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  17. Gibson Ripper bass 1976 black

    Gibson Ripper bass 1976 black

    Hi Folks, For sale: 1795$ Trade: I'm only looking for a Rickenbacker 4001 or 4003 (no 4003s). Another possibility: a Gibson bass EB-3L This is a stunning Gibson Ripper bass 1976 that has always been well maintained and has stood the test of time. The bass is all original and comes with OHSC...
    • Strings: 4
  18. Marcel M

    SOLD Gibson Ripper bass 1976 black

    Hi Folks, For sale: 1795$ Trade: I'm only looking for a Rickenbacker 4001 or 4003 (no 4003s). Another possibility: a Gibson bass EB-3L This is a stunning Gibson Ripper bass 1976 that has always been well maintained and has stood the test of time. The bass is all original and comes with OHSC...
  19. PRICE DROP 1975 Gibson Ripper

    PRICE DROP 1975 Gibson Ripper

    Up for trade is my recently acquired 1975 Gibson Ripper. Why am I looking to trade it you may ask? Boredom, mostly. It’s a super solid bass and is in better shape than most Rippers I’ve seen in person. A quick rundown on the bass: - Duncan designed replacement pickups, both neck and bridge...
    • Strings: 4
  20. Zachiguess

    SOLD PRICE DROP 1975 Gibson Ripper

    Up for trade is my recently acquired 1975 Gibson Ripper. Why am I looking to trade it you may ask? Boredom, mostly. It’s a super solid bass and is in better shape than most Rippers I’ve seen in person. A quick rundown on the bass: - Duncan designed replacement pickups, both neck and bridge...
  21. kazuhank

    NBD - Serek Lincoln

    I have been wanting to get my hands on a Serek for awhile, but not many get flipped. Also, while I love ALL the offerings, the Lincoln always caught my eye the most, but seemed to be the least common used model out there. This walnut body, walnut neck model popped up and I could not resist. It...
  22. 1981 Gibson G-3

    1981 Gibson G-3

    After having my Gibson G-3 for almost 30 years, I've decided to sell it. It's a great classic bass -- better than I need, to be honest. I've made a lot of music with it over the years (many hours of self-entertainment), but most of the time it just sat in its case or hung on the wall in my...
    • Strings: 4
  23. CrocMule

    SOLD 1981 Gibson G-3

    After having my Gibson G-3 for almost 30 years, I've decided to sell it. It's a great classic bass -- better than I need, to be honest. I've made a lot of music with it over the years (many hours of self-entertainment), but most of the time it just sat in its case or hung on the wall in my...
  24. zatan130

    Repairing Gibson super humbuckers?

    I recently bought a Ripper that the seller wasn't completely sure about. I don't know much about pickups, but these pups do not sound like any Ripper I've ever played; they're extremely noisy and yet somehow very subdued. Since it's not a cheap bass, he is willing to give me a partial refund to...
  25. C

    Rotary switch channels are acting funny

    Greetings! I've had a 74-75 Gibson Ripper for a little over a year now, and it played and functioned perfectly until recently. The issue that I have now is that out of the 4 positions on the rotary switch, only one gives me "full volume". What I mean by that is that while positions 1, 2 and 4...
  26. Claymore

    Midrange Scoop Control

    Has anyone wired the Kent Armstrong® Tone Choke Resistance Coil into their bass? I'm trying to create a mid-cut for a scooped sound on a particular bass but I haven't decided how to do it yet. I know the Gibson Ripper employed some kind of tone choke switch and then I saw the Kent Armstrong. I'm...
  27. RoboBoogieBot

    Old fat bass player from Jersey

    Hey, Just found this place. I just started getting back into playing after over a decade of barely picking up an instrument. Now that my daughter is older, I am dedicating my Monday nights to music. I was looking to get a new bass to get myself back into playing. Then I thought about my...
  28. Gibson Grabber G3 1974 W/OHSC

    Gibson Grabber G3 1974 W/OHSC

    Vintage 1974-1976 Gibson Grabber G-3. Black finish with some normal arm rest ware. Neck is straight, normal fret ware, no buzz, pick guard has slight warp, tone pot is a little dirty only when adjusting, original hardshell case has some damage on the butt end. Plays great, best growler out there...
    • Strings: 4
  29. Cameron Toews

    SOLD Gibson Grabber G3 1974 W/OHSC

    Vintage 1974-1976 Gibson Grabber G-3. Black finish with some normal arm rest ware. Neck is straight, normal fret ware, no buzz, pick guard has slight warp, tone pot is a little dirty only when adjusting, original hardshell case has some damage on the butt end. Plays great, best growler out there...
  30. REDUCED 1974 Gibson Ripper - Natural Finish with OHSC

    REDUCED 1974 Gibson Ripper - Natural Finish with OHSC

    Up for grabs is a 1974 Gibson Ripper with OHSC. This was purchased about a year ago from the original owner. Electronics and finish are original. Hardware is original for the most part, but I'm not sure if the knobs are original. They look old but they sit pretty high up on the pot (see pic)...
    • Strings: 4
  31. lbpark

    SOLD REDUCED 1974 Gibson Ripper - Natural Finish with OHSC

    Up for grabs is a 1974 Gibson Ripper with OHSC. This was purchased about a year ago from the original owner. Electronics and finish are original. Hardware is original for the most part, but I'm not sure if the knobs are original. They look old but they sit pretty high up on the pot (see pic)...
  32. Ripper75

    Gibson Ripper Bass Ferrules

    Anyone know where to find inexpensive ferrules for a Ripper so I can string through the body? These are the only ones I'm seeing and they seem kinda pricey, is there a cheaper way of doing this..? Gibson Ripper 1973-1983 Nickel Vintage Style Bass Ferrules
  33. monsterfiddle

    Ripper pickups in an RD - Wiring help needed

    tl;dr Installing SD Ripper pups in an RD with an Aguilar-OBP3 and two switches, need wiring suggestions Hi, I have an RD which I bought a while back, body only. I put in an Aguilar OBP-3 and Lace Deathbuckers. I decided to switch out the Deathbuckers since I wasn't super happy with the sound...
  34. B-Mac

    Steve Mather of Mather Custom Guitars

    Anyone ever hear of Steve Mather? Came Across this: Rippenbacker Mather Rippenbacker | Eastside Music Supply
  35. R

    Shaftesbury Ripper Bass Copy

    My first post so please bear with me. Having (stupidly) sold a Kimbara Ripper Bass in my teens and after nearly 40 years (on and off) searching, I have managed to buy an old Shaftesbury version (very likely to have been made in the same factory as the Kimbara). However, the varitone 4 position...
  36. Tmh2oson

    Gibson Ripper II Wiring Diagram

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had a Ripper II bass that they didn’t mind taking a picture of the wiring for me. I have a set of the Seymour Duncan Ripper pickups that were made for these basses but have only been able to find the original wiring diagram with the 4 position switch. The...
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    • diagram gibson ripper wiring wiring diagram
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  37. _Franik

    Gibson Ripper bass

    Not sure if this is where I'd post/ask about this? Sorry if I'm breaking the rules. I need help with a Gibson Ripper I recently bought. It appears to be a real Gibson ripper but it doesn't have a serial number on the back of the head stock (from what I can see, haven't got it yet) When I...
  38. bill_banwell

    1978 Gibson Ripper bass

    Hey Talkbass, I've been obsessed with these basses for a few years and came across one for sale on Basschat.co.uk, have done a few shows with it and loving how versatile the tone can be! from thumpy and woody to having a lot of throaty growl! anyone else using a Ripper as their main bass?
  39. 1975 Gibson Ripper - Natural Finish with Case

    1975 Gibson Ripper - Natural Finish with Case

    An entirely original Gibson Ripper decorated with love. All hardware, electronics, and finish are original. Currently setup with low action, The Ripper has an aggressive sound that is distinct from any other bass model that Gibson made. Greg Lake and Krist Novoselic are two prominent players of...
    • Strings: 4
  40. sfuentes

    SOLD 1975 Gibson Ripper - Natural Finish with Case

    An entirely original Gibson Ripper decorated with love. All hardware, electronics, and finish are original. Currently setup with low action, The Ripper has an aggressive sound that is distinct from any other bass model that Gibson made. Greg Lake and Krist Novoselic are two prominent players of...
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