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08-08-2009, 12:55 PM #1
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I got a new bass geetar!
I picked up a 1981 Gibson The Ripper guitar this morning and cant wait to jam with the guys tonight.
Its in beautiful condition and came with the original Gibson case. They dont make um like this any more.
Heres what it be...
http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/L-9Sripper.php"If anybody can draw on the power, where do we put the meter?" - JP Morgan before pulling Tesla funding
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08-08-2009, 01:18 PM #2
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very cool...i have a Dean 5 string edge.
But not that good at it, used to play in collage but now i would need to re-learn
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08-08-2009, 01:24 PM #3
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Just don't fly by air on United Airlines with it. http://www.youtube.com/watch%3fv=5YGc4zOqozo
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08-08-2009, 01:43 PM #4
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Looks like an old melody maker. Hows the action, just hope it stays in tune unlike the Melody maker
You sure are cocky for a starving pilgrim.
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08-08-2009, 02:02 PM #5
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These things were work horses and stay in tune despite humidity conditions. Quality is excellent, pickups (2 gibson super humbucking) are excellent and I love the 34 1/2 in. scale length (20 frets).
Very difficult to find in this condition. I did pay 700 bucks though, which is a fair price. I got a stand, cables, tuner, new set of strings and the case.
This is a bass made to RAWK!"If anybody can draw on the power, where do we put the meter?" - JP Morgan before pulling Tesla funding
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08-08-2009, 06:32 PM #6
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Where was Gibson making them in 1981?
Originally Posted by coolwhip
I picked up a 1981 Gibson The Ripper guitar this morning and cant wait to jam with the guys tonight.
Its in beautiful condition and came with the original Gibson case. They dont make um like this any more.
Heres what it be...
http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/L-9Sripper.php[Avatar photo from a Florida training accident. Everyone walked away.]
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08-08-2009, 08:24 PM #7
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I had a EB2 with cherry finish in high school. That was 1968. It was sweet.
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08-08-2009, 08:36 PM #8
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When my dad died, his 1959 Les Paul Starburst went to my cousin. He can make it scream. At first I was upset I didn't get it but after hearing my cousin, I know it is in better hands.
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08-08-2009, 09:18 PM #9
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Btw anybody have a good hammered dulcimer they want to sell?
You sure are cocky for a starving pilgrim.
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08-08-2009, 09:53 PM #10
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Bass players never really crossed my mind on here...
My RBX6 JM Series 1
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08-10-2009, 11:41 PM #11
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Your joking, but, I did a call at a little ol lady's house years ago and she had a dozen mountain dulcimers all made by her hands, no power tools. She had one made of glued together giveaway yardsticks! Originally Posted by zachhvac
Btw anybody have a good hammered dulcimer they want to sell?
And, I have an old high school acquaintance that tours up and down the east coast every year with her hammered dulcimer.G T T
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08-11-2009, 06:49 AM #12
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Wasn't kidding ,wife wants one, dont ask.
btw you guys ever think of building your own, im planning one from these folks.
http://www.warmoth.com/You sure are cocky for a starving pilgrim.
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08-12-2009, 05:40 PM #13
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Originally Posted by zachhvac
They make some nice gear. I can't see you going wrong with them.
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