This odd feature was meant to facilitate the changing of positions from neck to br. But yes, this is where my main interest lies as the bass is what i like playing the best. This guitar is very hard to find and in very good condition comes with original case. Beautiful rare bass guitar 1975 gibson the grabber. Gibson first introduced the grabber bass in the 1970s, with the company completely redesigning their version of the electric bass following their successful run with the eb series. Gibson grabber 1975 natural bass for sale guitarpoint. I dont know where these basses were made, nor what they were made from. To find detailed information for a specific production year, click on the year below. It was discontinued in 1982, though small numbers were produced as late as 1984. The gibson g3 was a bass guitar introduced in 1975 by gibson building on the design of the gibson grabber. All in all, this rediscovered gibson bass offers the heavy, rocking tones of the 70s in an instrument crafted for 21st century playability.
List of the products in the grabber series from gibson. Instead of a sliding pickup as was present in the grabber, the g3 featured a socalled. Electric basses free delivery possible on eligible purchases. We have the 1976 gibson grabber g3 electric bass guitar in stock in our collection. The gibson grabber was the first bolton neck bass produced by gibson clearly influenced by the successes of fender, and with an eye to produce a bass with gibson quality but at. Gibson 1957 les paul custom reissue ebony electric guitar preowned. Will 1978 gibson g3 tc electronic wiretap logic pro x classic amp logic pro x classic 8x10 cabinet logic pro x. Now, moving on to the matter in hand, although we have looked at the gibson grabber bass before on this blog, what we have here is a cheaper copy which id imagine was contemporaneous to the gibson grabber itself, produced between 1973 to 1983. Gibson is going back to the grabber with the introduction of the grabber 3, a 70s tribute bass the company says recaptures the best qualities of the original version, produced from 1973.
The neck is straight and plays great with no buzzing. Gibson s limited run grabber ii bass stays true to many details of the models original production years of 197375, such as its arrowshaped, flying vinspired headstock, bellshaped truss rod cover, and gibson designed sliding humbucking pickup. Gibson gibson grabber g3 70 tribute bass satin ebony long. For half a century, the gibson guitar corporation has been manufacturing highquality bass guitars. Unfollow gibson grabber to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Introduced alongside the gibson ripper bass, the gibson grabber is a highquality bass guitar that debuted in 1973. The gibson g3 was a bass guitar by gibson building on the design of the gibson grabber. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today. Gibson grabber 3 70s tribute electric bass musicians. I like the neck much better than the p bass neck, and i think the bass. Project 1978 gibson grabber g3 fretless electric bass. In 2009 gibson produced a limited reissue of the single adjustable pickup version of the grabber. With a good amp, you can get an awesome tone from this bad boy. The short scale length of the gibson sg standard bass solidbody electric bass is perfect for the fat, full thump that made this one of the most prized vintage designs out there.
Beginner kits free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Comes ready to rock with a pro set up from the experts here at cream city music. The first gibson custom bass was the gibson eb0, which the company brought out in 1969. The gibson grabber g3 is an electric bass guitar that is in the same line as the original g1 grabber. Gibson s grabber 3 70s tribute bass has a doublecutaway maple body, set maple neck with bakedmaple which gives it a brown appearance fretboard, threepoint adjustable bridge, grover tuners, and three new gibson singlecoil bass pickups made with alnico v magnets and wired humcanceling in all positions through its threeway switch and master volume and tone controls.
The g3 grabber is a solid body bass with three single coil pickups. The modern collection builds on our legacy of innovation by introducing modern features and shaping sound for future generations. Nice 1975 gibson grabber bass in excellent condition for its almost 40 years of age. Will 1978 gibson g3 tc electronic wiretap logic pro x classic amp logic pro x classic 8x10 cabinet logic pro x dynamic 20 half amp, half di listen to our podcast. The 1977 gibson parts list shows the same part 70023 250k audio taper for volume and tone controls. This bass guitar has been played, but is in excellent condition for its age. The new grabber 3 70s tribute bass from gibson usa recaptures the best qualities of the original version, produced from 1973 to 1975, but increases the overall quality and versatility with a gluedin neck for improved resonance and. Gibson grabber 3 70s tribute electric bass musicians friend. The reissue features a brass nut, unlike the original which was a composite material, it features a wraparound tailpiece as opposed to a stringthroughbody design, and the super humbuckers were wired differently. The grabber came out in 1973 and was similar to the ripper bass, except for a fenderlike bolton neck and the unique sliding pickup which enabled the player to position the pickup by sliding it either up or down to simulate a neck or.
Original bridge has been replaced by one that doesnt allow. The grabber has the sliding soapbar style pup, which can offer a p bass type sound close to the neck, or its own kidna thinda thing at the bridge. Gibson limited run grabber ii bass musicians friend. Im looking to get another bass, and being the huge thrice fan that i am, the gibson grabber interests me. The gibson grabber was the first bolton neck bass produced by gibson clearly influenced by the successes of fender, and with an eye to produce a bass with gibson quality but at the most competitive price possible. Ive had people thinking it to be some kind of reissue a few times this bass plays really well and allows low action. With strong industry involvement since the 1980s, our guitars have been seen in the hands of players such as keith richards, mark knopfler, steve cropper, angus young, rory gallagher, lenny kravitz, gary clark jr, joe bonamassa and many more. Introduced in 1975 as a companion to the gibson grabber, the g3 which stands for grabber 3 introduced a new pickup scheme to the already established body style. Gibson gibson grabber g3 70 tribute bass satin ebony. The same low, resonant response as the original model. Gibson grabber natural 1982 cme bass demo marc najjar.
This bass is in very good condition and in perfect working order. It first came out in the mid 1970s and is no longer being made, needless to say. The gibson g 3 was a bass guitar by gibson building on the design of the gibson grabber. From tonewoods, to pickups, to playing feel, the grabber 3 70s tribute bass. Although gibson is primarily known for producing toprate acoustic and electric guitars, the company has also produced several electric basses. An epiphone grabber was also produced in small numbers with a simple fixed pickup. Daves guitar shop daves guitar shop is an authorized retailer of. Gibsons grabber 3 70s tribute bass has a doublecutaway maple body, set maple neck with bakedmaple which gives it a brown appearance fretboard, threepoint adjustable bridge, grover tuners, and three new gibson singlecoil bass pickups made with alnico v magnets and wired humcanceling in all positions through its threeway switch and.
I had a grabber for about a year, and in a foolish fit of gas unloaded it to fund another bass. Will 1978 gibson g3 tc electronic wiretap logic pro x classic amp logic pro x classic 8x10 cabinet logic pro x dynamic 20 half amp. Gibson grabber electric bass guitar technical information. It was a sibling to the gibson ripper bass, but differed in having a bolton neck with a flying vtype headstock, simpler electronics and a single sliding pickup. New listing nos gibson grabber bass guitar pickguard new old stock l9s part ripper 70s. The gibson grabber was initially introduced in 1973 replacing the sgstyled eb0 as gibson s entrylevel bass guitar. Overall, i would give it a solid 8 out of 10 condition. There are some light scratches and some tiny dings, but overall i would give it a solid 9 out of 10 condition. Gibson reissued the grabber as the gibson grabber 2, or grabber ii, with a few minor changes a three point bridge replacing the. Unfollow gibson grabber bass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gibson grabber ii bass manuals manuals and user guides for gibson grabber ii bass. The gibson g 3 was a bass guitar by gibson building on the design of the gibson grabber introduced in 1975 as a companion to the gibson grabber, the g3 which stands for grabber 3 introduced a new pickup scheme to the already established body style.
Action goes low on this one, so it is really easy playing. The grabber was available in wine red, ebony, natural, walnut and white finishes. Daves guitar shop daves guitar shop is an authorized retailer of guitars and guitar accessories from fender, gibson. Gibson reintroduced the ripper in 2009 as the ripper ii, with slightly different specs from the initial 19731983 run. The gibson grabber was a bass guitar introduced in 1973 along with the gibson ripper the grabber featured a bolton 34 1. The bass does currently play, but only one pickup is working currently. I have a 74 grabber seen here with the original maple body before they changed to alder. The bass guitar is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, except with a longer neck and scale length, and typically four to six strings or courses. View online or download gibson grabber ii bass owners manual. Clean 1975 gibson grabber bass in excellent condition for its almost 43 years of age. It was limited to 350 models, all with a black finish. Gibson 58 reissue les paul plaintop left hand 17 milwaukee 6087909816. Dont pay tax by checking out with my reverb sites store linked in my profile this model was part of gibson s 2009 limited run series, with only 350 instruments initially made. Its just a terrific playing and sounding bass with a voice of its own.
The slim body and neck of gibsons grabber 3 70s tribute bass is a departure from traditional gibson tonewoods. Ive never played one, so im curious as to watch the tonal differences are between. Here we have a unique piece from gibson, a 1981 grabber bass guitar. This bass had three stationary pickups mounted in the neck, bridge and middle positions. The limited run series grabber ii also utilizes gibsons traditional gluedin set maple neck with a 20fret rosewood fingerboard, which enhances the bass tonal quality and sustain. The grabber came out in 1973 and was similar to the ripper bass, except for a fenderlike bolton neck and the unique sliding pickup which enabled the player to position the pickup by sliding it either up or down to simulate a neck or bridge pickup. If you have a versaitile amp, you have a versaitile grabber. This model first appeared in the 1975 gibson bass catalogue. The gibson grabber had the same body shape and the same scratchplate shape, as the gibson ripper, and both were 34 12 scale, made of aldermaple, with a maple neck they were certainly cut from the same cloth, but there were also a lot of differences, that meant the grabber could.
Later, another model of the grabber was produced, called the gibson g3. Shop a wide range of vintage, new, and used bass guitars at reverb. The company was founded in kalamazoo, michigan, but production shifted to nashville, tennessee, in the early. For sale is a 1975 gibson grabber bass with original case. Gibson grabber vs ripper bass guitar harmony central. My gibson grabber reissue arrives this afternoon and ive. Sunburst music is a mustvisit destination for guitar players, bass players, and collectors visiting sydneys beachside eastern suburbs. The gibson grabber was a bass guitar introduced in 1973 along with the gibson ripper. Gibson grabber line 6 toneport ux2 mixcraft 5 adobe premiere cs6 canon t3i. We wanted to give everyone an update about whats happening at daves guitar shop milwaukee. The bass has three single coil pick ups, which is pretty rare for a bass. Ideally, id like to find a 73 with the sliding pickup, but they are pretty rare. A lot of that warmth is thanks to the mahogany body and neck.
Marc riffs on an 82 gibson grabber in a natural finish through an aguilar db 751 bass amp head. The result was the grabber, an electric bass with superb playability and unprecedented cutting power. The g3 has a rather clear and aggressive sound, which can be great for vario. A distinctive feature of the grabber was its adjustable pickup, which could be positioned by the player to simulate a neck or bridge pickup position, or in between, to provide. Each grabber ii comes with its own limited series run customized certificate of authenticity and a black gibson hardshell case with plush white interior and silkscreened gibson usa logo.
Each new grabber ii comes with its own limited series run customized certificate of authenticity and a black gibson hardshell case with plush white interior and silkscreened gibson usa logo. Mar 27, 2014 an overview and demo of my 70s gibson grabber bass. Ive been playing bass for the past two years guitar for and use an american fender jazz special. The gibson grabber 3 70s tribute electric bass guitar recaptures the best qualities of the original grabber bass, produced from 1973 to 1975, with increased versatility thanks to a gluedin neck for improved resonance and sustain, and three gibson singlecoil bass pickups wired for humcanceling in all positions. The introduction of the original gibson grabber bass in 1973 caught the attention of bassists around the world. In my 12 years of playing bass i have held on to this one the longest, and ive bought and sold a ton a basses. Sep 09, 2012 gibson is going back to the grabber with the introduction of the grabber 3, a 70s tribute bass the company says recaptures the best qualities of the original version, produced from 1973 to 1975, but increases the overall quality and versatility. Gibson grabber 3 70s tribute electric bass guitar with gigbag. Presenting the limited run gibson grabber ii bass guitarsite. As ive been watching used grabbers on ebay ive also been eyeing rippers.