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Gibson L-9S The Ripper Bass Natural 1975

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Gibson L-9S The Ripper Bass Natural 1975

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Body Material: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: C

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Electronics: The bass has been rewired, with the neck pickup, selector switch, and all pots replaced. It has a non-original neck humbucker, its original bridge humbucker, a four-way selector switch, a volume pot, a midrange pot, and a master tone pot.

Pickup Measurements: bridge - 5.8 kΩ, neck can't be measured due to wiring

Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson bass has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light scratches and small dings throughout. The finish is worn near the bass side waist on the top and on a large patch on the back due to buckle rash. A corner of the pickguard near the controls has cracked off. The grommets in the top for the string through holes are cracked.

Modifications/Repairs: -The bass has been rewired, with the neck pickup, selector switch, and all pots replaced. -The bridge cover has been removed. -The strap buttons have been replaced. -The nut has been replaced.

Serial Number: 403721

Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium action. The frets are wide and low with light play wear. There is some fret buzz above the twelfth fret due to neck inconsistencies. The serial number and set-in neck suggest a 1975 date.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

$829.50

Original: $2,370.00

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Gibson L-9S The Ripper Bass Natural 1975

$2,370.00

$829.50

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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Body Material: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: C

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Electronics: The bass has been rewired, with the neck pickup, selector switch, and all pots replaced. It has a non-original neck humbucker, its original bridge humbucker, a four-way selector switch, a volume pot, a midrange pot, and a master tone pot.

Pickup Measurements: bridge - 5.8 kΩ, neck can't be measured due to wiring

Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson bass has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with light scratches and small dings throughout. The finish is worn near the bass side waist on the top and on a large patch on the back due to buckle rash. A corner of the pickguard near the controls has cracked off. The grommets in the top for the string through holes are cracked.

Modifications/Repairs: -The bass has been rewired, with the neck pickup, selector switch, and all pots replaced. -The bridge cover has been removed. -The strap buttons have been replaced. -The nut has been replaced.

Serial Number: 403721

Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium action. The frets are wide and low with light play wear. There is some fret buzz above the twelfth fret due to neck inconsistencies. The serial number and set-in neck suggest a 1975 date.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case