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Tried the new Grabber today
« on: April 09, 2009, 10:16:37 AM »
 They had one at the House of Guitars so I gave it a whirl, I didn't plug it in but here are my thoughts. It looks cool, matte black finish with the chrome pup. The first thing that surprised me is that the neck is set, I like that. There is a big volloute one the back of the headstock replacing the scarf joint headstock of the original. The back of the neck is finished matte clear, a nice contrast to the black body. The neck profile feels more like a Ripper than a Grabber.  I think my '78 feels and plays better. From a collectors point of view a cool bass but I think a vintage Grabber would suite most peoples needs. I doubt I would spring for one.
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Re: Tried the new Grabber today
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2009, 11:08:43 AM »
How much were they asking for it?

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Re: Tried the new Grabber today
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2009, 11:54:54 AM »
 I didn't ask, don't they list for over 3k ?
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Re: Tried the new Grabber today
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2009, 12:44:56 PM »
Feind Propaganda!  :mrgreen:
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Re: Tried the new Grabber today
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2009, 04:03:31 PM »
I thought they were going to have a street price of about $1750.

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Re: Tried the new Grabber today
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2009, 06:53:46 PM »
Still, way to rich for my constrained bank book ;)


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Re: Tried the new Grabber today
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2009, 11:02:04 AM »
Frankly, with that street price and the limited numbers built, I don't think Gibbo will get stinking filthy rich from this. More a marketing ploy to keep the brand interesting. 
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Re: Tried the new Grabber today
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2009, 03:22:09 PM »
Frankly, with that street price and the limited numbers built, I don't think Gibbo will get stinking filthy rich from this. More a marketing ploy to keep the brand interesting. 

Right. I would be surprised if they expect big sales figures. Keep interest up, add a little variety without committing to an extended model run.