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New Florence, Pennsylvania, 159**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3500
Gibson Ripper (L9-S) Bass Guitar with Seymour Duncan. This bass is in very good condition. There are a few small marks located in the pictures. Feel free to ask questions, can send more pictures. Must have at least 10 positive comments to purchase. For sale in the United States Only ... more
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 SETUP & ... more
Chesterfield, Virginia, 238**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3800
I bought this guitar around 1982. I played it in the high school marching band. It is a marvelous instrument that has always deserved a better player than myself. That being said, my only consolation in letting it go is that whoever owns it next plays the hell out it. They didn't call this model the Ripper for nothing and rock stars have long sought after this model built during this time. It sounds beautiful and it is painful for me to sell it. But I don't play it often and my home air ... more
Coudersport, Pennsylvania, 169**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3200
A serious bass for a discriminating collector or player. Very versatile tone options. Solid maple body and neck. Comes with original case. Equipped with flatwound strings for a darker tone but sounds great with roundwound strings. Some minor finish checking as can be expected on a nearly 50 year old instrument. I've played this bass regularly for decades and always get compliments on its great sound and uniqueness. I've made a minor alteration to the strap pin location. The original locations ... more
Vintage original circa 1974 Gibson The Ripper Model L9S in original Natural finish A real nice example with a good straight neck, and great sounding pickups Original Natural finish is clean and looks great. Some honest signs of wear and use Comes with a Gretsch hardshell case that fits it well and protects it well Guitar is exactly as pictured. Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii or Alaska, $400 International, $450 to Australia Pay Pal Accepted ... more
Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3800
Up for sale, a 1975 Gibson "The Ripper" L9-S bass in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and warranty card. One of the more unique and versatile Gibson basses ever produced, the Ripper comes equipped with its original pair of Bill Lawrence designed "Super Humbucker" pickups and a four-way rotary switch for series, parallel, and out of phase pickup settings The contoured alder body is a particularly rare option, only offered on the ... more
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$300
Original 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar case plush lined. Case is in good shape. It does have some black tape along the edge where it was starting to peel. Very solid . Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes. No international shipping ... more
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$66
Replacement 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar bridge with studs. This is an aftermarket replacement. Great condition. No damage will ship USPS priority mail ... more
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 Over 1000 more GUITARS-BASSES-PARTS in our OTHER AUCTIONS !!!! TAKE A LOOK !!!... more
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 Over 1000 more GUITARS-BASSES-PARTS in our OTHER AUCTIONS !!!! TAKE A LOOK ... more