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Introduced alongside the Gibson Ripper bass, the Gibson Grabber is a high-quality bass guitar that debuted in 1973. Although Gibson is primarily known for producing top-rate acoustic and electric guitars, the company has also produced several electric basses. These instruments maintain such a loyal following that Gibson produced a replica of the original model in 2009. The Gibson Grabber bass guitar holds an attractive cutaway body shape and maintains a solid yet exciting appearance. Even though the Gibson Grabber bass initially had a thin body made of maple, later productions consisted of alder. The bodies made of alder are lighter, and the maple necks are still used. The average weight of a Gibson Grabber bass is 9 pounds. A bolt-on 34.5-inch neck that is similar to Fender guitar necks from the same era is used on this bass. Some guitarists and bassists prefer to play an instrument that possesses a bolt-on neck. It is often thought that better string action and an overall better sound are achieved with these necks. The maple fret board on this bass provides smooth action between the frets, and the dot inlays accent the guitar's appearance. The V-shaped headstock is reminiscent of the headstock on the Gibson Flying-V electric guitars. Made in the USA, these bass guitars offer a full sound that can set the bedrock for any type of music. Upon its original release, this was one of the few bass guitars that offered a fully adjustable pickup for absolute control over tone variation. This component is easy to use, and it allows the axe to produce a wide variety of tones. The distinctive pickup on the Grabber actually slides up and down in its holding place. The guitarist can position the piece so that it can replicate the tones produced by neck, bridge, or mid-range pickups. Since each of those types of pickups offers a different sound, the one that's on the Grabber is like having three. When you're playing one of these bass guitars, you don't need any fancy gear or accessories to improve the sound. With just a single volume switch and a single tone switch, this Gibson bass guitar puts out some very good sounds. KISS bassist Gene Simmons relied on a Gibson Grabber in live shows in 1974 and 1975. His use of this instrument boosted the popularity of this model to a new level. Gene Simmons utilized a Grabber guitar on an album cover and also when KISS performed on a popular television program. That same year, a record number of these instruments were purchased.Available colors for this dependable axe include walnut, satin ebony, white, wine red, and natural. This bass guitar would work well for an entry-level musician, and it is ideal for an experienced bass player in a band as well. Exhibiting the same great workmanship that goes into Gibson guitars, these electric basses enjoy a well-deserved good reputation. If you're looking for a reliable, well-made, vintage electric bass, the Gibson Grabber bass has a lot to offer.Product Identifiers
BrandGibson
ModelGrabber
eBay Product ID (ePID)132876007
Product Key Features
Body TypeSolid
String Configuration4 String
Additional Product Features
DexterityRight-Handed
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- 21 Jan, 2017
Gibson Grabber
Hey man thanks it's perfect. If you happen to have a neck lying around I would also be interested in thatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
