sniperschool Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Sorry for the rubbish pictures I can't take any better ones until Wednesday evening Serial is 3xx986 so I think that makes it a '74 feel free to mail me with any questions The first bass ('70's Music Man) I posted on here sold in a day but the second (USA RI Precision) took about 3 months! So please someone let me know if I've got the price really wrong on this one Can collect in person from London or Essex or you can pay to have it posted/shipped Thanks £695 + P&P [color=#ff0000][size=6]SOLD[/size][/color] Edited May 3, 2012 by sniperschool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Love these! Good luck - sounds like a very good price to me - Rippers seem to be getting more popular again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperschool Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Thanks! A 'very good price' meaning I've gone in too low again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 That's a decent price and it looks original I'm more of a Grabber man - these are 'posher' and more versatile as used by Greg Lake amongst others. Someone will love this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vax2002 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I had one of these in early 80's, get flatwounds on and they are the best motown/ soul bass ever made, they have a wonderful click on the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 sh*t the bed! Been waiting for one of these to come up for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Is it maple bodied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 By 'nice price' I'd say you've got it bang on - this will shift; and I'm sure there's a few of us counting pennies as I type Looks in good nick. I've been a bit greedy, adding a Stingray and Lakland 44-02... so someone else should go for this before I get divorced for shuffling the collection again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilLordJuju Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Bump for one of Gibsons best 70s efforts Natural Rippers usually go somewhere in the region of £600 - £800. An original case and rare colour might go higher still. Looks to be pretty ding-free - so I expect you'll shift it fairly soon - perhaps you should confirm that these are the original pickups, not the SD remakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperschool Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the replies To be honest I have no idea if it's maple as I've never even seen it! (I got it in a trade for some studio time) It's being dropped off on Wednesday so I can look at it more closely and take better pictures Edited April 12, 2012 by sniperschool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperschool Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Feel free to PM me any specific questions and I'll get the answers to you late on Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I think the price is about right and realistic. The case doesn't appear to be original but the pickups do (for information, it's extremely difficult to find a decent case that will fit a Ripper - thought the Hiscox STD-EBP is a good option). I'd love this just to rip the scratchplate out and replace the highly modified electronics in my old Ripper. I had the latter heavily modified and activitated in the 80s and it lost its characteristic tone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 A bit more - it would be worth seeing a photograph of the rear - this looks like an earlier Ripper, the later version had a tray/retainer inset into the back of the body rather than simple holes for through-body stringing. I favour the earlier version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='lozbass' timestamp='1334310190' post='1614128'] A bit more - it would be worth seeing a photograph of the rear - this looks like an earlier Ripper, the later version had a tray/retainer inset into the back of the body rather than simple holes for through-body stringing. I favour the earlier version. [/quote] Yes my early Grabber has this simple hole arrangement and I think it works better than the later multiple string 'tray' retainer, a view of the back would be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Rich Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I paid a few hundred more for one like that, but with original case, and before all this recession thing hit the market, so probably about the right price to sell, can't see it lasting unsold for long. If it does,...........now wheres my wallet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo_bass Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 BEAUT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Looks fabby, have to say I prefer the two pickups rather than the sliding Grabber version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1334326775' post='1614634'] Yes my early Grabber has this simple hole arrangement and I think it works better than the later multiple string 'tray' retainer, a view of the back would be good! [/quote] Are you kidding me? Considering Gibson's (and perhaps American manufacturing's in general) cockeyed aim in the 70s when it came to drilling holes, the tray looks a damn sight neater than the individual holes, IMHO of course Have a slightly argumentative bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiphonesteinberger Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Looks killer. Any chance of a clear photo of the back of the neck/headstock so we can see if there's any repairs etc? And what's the weight of this badboy? Cheers. BE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperschool Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'll have the bass with me on Wednesday and will try and get pictures and info late Wednesday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Any trades interest chap? Or just need the cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlWhite Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 pmd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperschool Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Thanks for all the PM's I hadn't noticed them earlier but I've replied to everyone now Not looking for any trades apart from maybe a SVT Classic head Also not desperate for the cash hence the 'thanks but no thanks' replies to the PM offers It's just that the Ripper isn't something I'm really fussed about keeping so may as well sell it I got a '72 Ivory 4001 this week to go with the ebony one in this picture (I also have a blue one) So other basses are demanding my pennies right now Edited April 15, 2012 by sniperschool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshStow Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hi is the ripper still for sale mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniperschool Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Still for sale I was meant to take pictures of it tonight but I didn't get time so I'll do it tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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