Vintage guitars for sale: Gibson Grabber

1972 Gibson L6-S Bass Prototype (Ripper, Grabber) Singlecut Sunburst
 
This bass guitar is the prototype for the L6-S bass, a model that was never manufactured by Gibson. Although it is the prototype for an instrument that was not produced, it also seems to be a prototype of the Ripper and Grabber models introduced later that are constructed with the same materials (maple neck and body) and similar dimensions. The look of this one does foreshadow those later models
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The Gibson Grabber bass took the 1970s by storm, bringing some competition into the long-scale electric bass market Fender had dominated for the better part of 20 years. Maple (or Alder) bodied with a bolt-on Maple neck, there was no denying Gibson's motives
This 1977 Grabber is an excellent sounding and playing mid-period example, and features the unique sliding pickup design that makes these basses so deceptively versatile. Nice punchy tone! The Natural finish is a fan favorite, showing ... more

GIBSON GRABBER ELECTRIC BASS 1979 --- This is a great bass in good shape. Great sounding, electronics work modified with volume switch / boost. One sliding pick up to find the sweet spot. Neck has wear & tear but plays like a dream. Super light weight feels like a guitar. Bolt on Neck, After market paint Job, NO CASE. The serial number is consistent with a model made on the 269th day of 1979 in Kalamazoo, MI. from Gibson... more

Fancy Gibson G3 style boutique bass with genuine vintage 1970s Gibson G3 pickups.
Through neck design.
Figured maple body & neck with exotic wood center stripe.
Ebony fret board
Ebony headstock
Ebony string-through body inset
Bone nut
4 way rotary switch gives extra setting for neck pickup only. First 3 positions same as traditional Gibson G3 bass. CTS pots
Orange drop capacitor
Hipshot 3 point bridge
Hipshot Ultralite tuning machines
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1974 GIBSON GRABBER / RIPPER BASS CASE - made in USA:
+ black tolex, has a lot of wear & rips
+ bottom is loose=check pic 7
+ strap that holds case open is gone
+ deep purple interior, has stains
+ 1 latch is broken=check last pic
+ handle was replaced
+ all feet on bottom are missing
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1974 GIBSON case for RIPPER & GRABBER models:
+ black tolex, has a lot of wear & rips
+ rips & material missing at the plastic surround
+ strap that holds case open has a rip
+ deep purple interior, has some wear
+ all latches work fine
+ handle is gone
+ top of case is at headstock front resting on the bottom part=NOT OVRRLAPPING AS USUAL
+ all feet on back are missing
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* 1 tuner ONLY
* nickel finish
* fits only E or A string
* THICK STRING POST=does NOT fit 60's basses
* early version= NO GIBSON LOGO ENGRAVED !
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