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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Bass VI on January 15, 2008, 11:32:45 PM

Title: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: Bass VI on January 15, 2008, 11:32:45 PM

Been a bit busy, I hate buffing out finishes.....but I like the results.
Should have it strung up and ready to play this weekend. I'll post more pics and a soundclip or two.
S.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper005-4.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper013-2.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper021.jpg)

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: SKATE RAT on January 16, 2008, 04:31:36 AM

wow,absolutely beautiful.

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: doombass on January 16, 2008, 05:02:08 AM

Great job! Looking forward to more pics and soundclips.

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: ramone57 on January 16, 2008, 05:02:22 AM

wow, that looks fantastic; nice color selection!

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: godofthunder on January 16, 2008, 05:17:45 AM

 That is just beautiful !  Love the color ! I bet that is going to sound awesome with those G3 pups !

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: Barklessdog on January 16, 2008, 05:40:21 AM

Great job, looks great. excellent color.

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: uwe on January 16, 2008, 08:14:54 AM

Ein sehr huebscher G-3!

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: Dave W on January 16, 2008, 10:16:49 AM

Very nice. A more Gibson-like finish than Gibson actually used on them.

Did these pickups come from the guy in Kalamazoo selling all those NOS parts?

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: TBird1958 on January 16, 2008, 11:17:39 AM

 WoW!  Scott, its fantastic. Thats just beautiful work, nice job!  :)

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: Granny Gremlin on January 16, 2008, 11:35:17 AM

Lets see the headstock!  (very nice FYI)

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: pamlicojack on January 16, 2008, 11:38:43 AM

(http://www.justindauer.com/wp-content/homer-drool-702026.gif)

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: drbassman on January 16, 2008, 11:46:40 AM

Wow, what a nice color for a Ripper and nice work,too!

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: uwe on January 16, 2008, 12:31:21 PM

It's the best of both worlds really: The Ripper was always let down by its pups for me, but I liked the construction. And the G-3 had great pups, but a slightly iffy construction. Screws in the neck just like that other - lesser - brand.  ::) And then the scarfed neck which no matter how much sense it makes stability-wise will always look cheap to me. Not to mention that horrible trailer park quality bridge ... 

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: ramone57 on January 16, 2008, 12:42:01 PM

ok but how do you really feel, Uwe? ;D

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: Granny Gremlin on January 16, 2008, 02:29:49 PM

I'm actually with Uwe on this one (a pig just went by my 16th floor window btw).

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: SKATE RAT on January 16, 2008, 02:32:21 PM

That is the bass Gibson should have made.

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: Bass VI on January 16, 2008, 09:22:27 PM

Quote from: Granny Gremlin on January 16, 2008, 11:35:17 AM

Lets see the headstock!  (very nice FYI)

The asked for headstock shot. More pics and clips soon, I may have the truss rod cover engraved and no decision on a logo, yet.

Thank you all for the compliments.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper027.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b65/bassVI/G3Ripper025.jpg)

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: OldManC on January 17, 2008, 07:14:37 PM

I have an Ibanez Ripper that came with two mudbucker looking pickups that have disintegrated. I'm thinking I need to bring it back to life as a G3 clone. That thing is beautiful!

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: shadowcastaz on January 18, 2008, 08:24:56 AM

I still have my 2"x9" mahog plank and a NOS gibby neck......Hmmmmm, Im off to evilbay.That is a damn fine example of  what a bass should be.  That is just incredible!M

Title: Re: Ripper/G3 clone update
Post by: shadowcastaz on January 18, 2008, 06:09:52 PM

by the way,.what is the neck angle in proportion to the top of the body?
..that really is a beautiful bass!!!