Gary Williams Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) I think I bought this on here around 2011 after liking my new Gibson Ripper so much. This G3 was a huge surprise for me as it has the best slap tone I have ever heard and I am going to really miss that... There are some images of Louis Johnson slapping one of these if you check on Google. Very very light bass - 3.6kg (7.9lbs) mainly due the huge cutout under the very large pickguard. Original hard case and case candy included. Small amount of lacquer wear around the 3rd/4th fret. Ideally I don't really want to post this item as I have had my fingers burnt a few times now with guitars being damaged while being shipped. I am based in West Sussex but prepared to meet up at a mutually convenient place to hand over to the new owner. NO TRADES please I'll let the pictures do the talking. Any questions, just ask. Edited March 3, 2019 by Gary Williams 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 That’s very cool, looks to be in great condition too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Thanks Andy - I think I might have just put your old Aria SB1000 up for sale?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, Gary Williams said: Thanks Andy - I think I might have just put your old Aria SB1000 up for sale?? No way! Great bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Heartbreaking but needs must.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Stunning. These sound incredible...nothing else out there quite like them. Good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Great looking bass. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ooof, must resist, been thinking of trying one of these for a while - and it's one of my fave colour combos too😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) I regret selling mine a while ago. I would love to have this specific bass back. It sounded great even with dead strings. Edited February 19, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 This use to be my bass and once to @Gust0o. great bass and great sound😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 It certainly is a great bass. I will miss it but needs must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I have suddenly gone from 'never considered a Gibson before' to 'Oh my god this is beautiful'. What age is this, please, and what is the width at the nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hi Paul - it is apparently a 1977 and width at nut is 39mm. It really is a slightly odd but beautiful bass. I'll be gutted to see it go. Gary :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thanks for that. A '77? Wow! It is in remarkable condition if so. The serial (I looked it up subsequently) offers up as either '76 or '05. It has more the look of a 15 yr old rather than a 42 yr old! Not that the age is desperately important. I had no plans to get another 4 string but this has got me thinking. I'll sleep on it and if it is still here in the morning will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Well this is all sounding most fortuitous! Not that I am counting my chickens, but I will be in The Essex Riviera on Wednesday lunchtime dropping my Status Empathy off at Rob's! It's the Gibson G3's destiny I tell you! :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Oh dear. PM incoming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, Paul S said: Thanks for that. A '77? Wow! It is in remarkable condition if so. The serial (I looked it up subsequently) offers up as either '76 or '05. It has more the look of a 15 yr old rather than a 42 yr old! Not that the age is desperately important. I had no plans to get another 4 string but this has got me thinking. I'll sleep on it and if it is still here in the morning will let you know. I guess I was told at some stage when I bought it that it was a 1977 but I could be wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Either way it is gorgeous 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Ridiculously light too at 3.6kg (7.9lbs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 That is what has caught my eye Never had a Gibson, could be the start of something beautiful 💕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Had a Ripper too which was very heavy but also great! Sold it on here last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Gary Williams said: I guess I was told at some stage when I bought it that it was a 1977 but I could be wrong... I put the serial number into this Gibson date decoder and it says 1976 - https://www.guitarinsite.nl/serienummers-gibson_eng.php Fabulous looking bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Blimey, that's lush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Williams Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Now sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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