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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: godofthunder on September 05, 2009, 02:15:03 PM

Title: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: godofthunder on September 05, 2009, 02:15:03 PM: A few years ago I bought a black '81 Grabber pretty much just for the KISS thing. There it sat in my bass room I would take it out once and a while and play it on the couch but that was pretty much it. I liked it and enjoyed the way it played, certainly a better bass than I thought when they came out. A few weeks ago the band finally decided to do some KISS so for fun I brought the Grabber to rehearsal. Holy Crap even through my Ampeg B-25 and 1x15 The thing sounded just like KISS Alive ! Even the band was impressed. This bass sits with authourity in the mix, full and agressive, notes jump out on the upper register. The only thing I don't like about the bass is the body size, way to big for me and I am 5'11, Only Gene in those platforms could make this bass look right size!
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Highlander on September 05, 2009, 02:23:15 PM: You could always trim the body down , my "Butcher Bro", or buy 12" platforms, and a bit of grease-paint... ;D

Seriously Scott, like I said in another thread - a nice refin in a shade of wine... ;)

... and whatever, if it sounds good, use it...!
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Dave W on September 05, 2009, 02:41:49 PM: Buy the platforms.
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Highlander on September 05, 2009, 02:44:34 PM: Kiljoy...

Now you'll bring down the wrath of the Camp Komandant... :o
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: TBird1958 on September 05, 2009, 03:57:19 PM: I highly recomend platforms ;)

Ya never know what other clothing adventures they'll lead to.
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: SKATE RAT on September 05, 2009, 05:53:30 PM: funny,the "big ass body" is what i like most about those. and i'm 5'10"
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Hornisse on September 05, 2009, 06:28:08 PM: I remember I brought mine to a rehearsal several years ago. The singer remarked about Gibson basses being "muddy" sounding. The Grabber impressed the heck out of him!
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Lightyear on September 05, 2009, 06:54:01 PM: Quote from: TBird1958 on September 05, 2009, 03:57:19 PM
I highly recomend platforms ;)

Ya never know what other clothing adventures they'll lead to.

Yeah, the Grabber, five inch platforms and a codpiece - don't leave home without it! ;D
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: uwe on September 06, 2009, 08:05:11 AM: First he platforms, then the assless chaps ...

A Grabber sounds pretty qickly like Kiss, not much that you need to do for that effect.
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Dave W on September 06, 2009, 10:04:00 AM: Do they sell tongue extensions?
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: TBird1958 on September 06, 2009, 10:10:14 AM: Quote from: Lightyear on September 05, 2009, 06:54:01 PM
Yeah, the Grabber, five inch platforms and a codpiece - don't leave home without it! ;D

Platforms? Yes!
Codpiece? I'll leave that to Gene ;)

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/veronicasteed/kingcat3.jpg)
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Lightyear on September 06, 2009, 10:45:00 AM: Well, not with a skirt - kinda defeats the purpose ;D
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Pilgrim on September 06, 2009, 01:54:28 PM: Quote from: Lightyear on September 06, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Well, not with a skirt - kinda defeats the purpose ;D

Yes, I think that would be a rather dichotomous message.....confusing, donchaknow?
Title: Re: My Grabber: I am finally using it !
Post by: Highlander on September 08, 2009, 12:57:43 PM: Cod and chips, anyone...?