$395 at Dave's Guitar Shop (http://davesguitar.com/products/gibson/bass-recent-2/)
J-neck, Hipshot tuners and what looks like a Hipshot bridge. Maybe stripped and refinned? But at that price, somebody ought to jump on it.
If it were at this end of the planet, I would.
I wonder if it is actually a Grabber body. Those look like Ripper pickups. Who knows what the wiring is, but there could be goodies in there. Worth the price.
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I like the Fenderipper. Shopping cart won't provide shipping price to Oz, although FAQ says they ship internationally.
Quote from: Aussie Mark on January 21, 2016, 03:38:55 PM
I like the Fenderipper. Shopping cart won't provide shipping price to Oz, although FAQ says they ship internationally.
Do it! You want to.
Quote from: Aussie Mark on January 21, 2016, 03:38:55 PM
I like the Fenderipper. Shopping cart won't provide shipping price to Oz, although FAQ says they ship internationally.
Mark, if I can help by getting it into mail for you let me know, happy to help!
Quote from: Aussie Mark on January 21, 2016, 03:38:55 PM
I like the Fenderipper. Shopping cart won't provide shipping price to Oz, although FAQ says they ship internationally.
Mark, I just sent you a PM. They will ship internationally.
^^These guys make it so easy, Mark. :)
Quote from: veebass on January 21, 2016, 04:47:06 PM
^^These guys make it so easy, Mark. :)
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Sight unseen, the concept sounds positively awful. Strangely, it isn't. :o
That's a really pretty bass. I'd own it!
FrankenKipper, heading down to Oz... :mrgreen:
Quote from: Highlander on January 22, 2016, 01:00:54 AM
FrankenKipper, heading down to Oz... :mrgreen:
Sure it is going to a great home. ;D
In essence, it only takes what the Ripper always tried to be to its logical conclusion. Doesn't look half-bad.
I like it, we've seen a lot worse done to Gibson's by folks trying to "improve" them!
Wonder whether it makes much of a difference, the bolt-on probably gives some snap to the otherwise sluggish response of Rippers.
If Mark doesn't bite on this, I will- keep us posted!!!
Even when Mother Gibby tries to improve them!
Quote from: rexdiablo on January 22, 2016, 01:15:20 PM
If Mark doesn't bite on this, I will- keep us posted!!!
Not me - postage is $300 ... without a hard case. I'm out
Wasn't me either.
I was hoping to pick it up if/when Mark flipped it. :)
I wonder where it will show up on our fair shores.
Quote from: Aussie Mark on January 22, 2016, 10:36:21 PM
Not me - postage is $300 ... without a hard case. I'm out
That's too bad. Their shipping in the US is reasonable.
Quote from: rexdiablo on January 22, 2016, 01:15:20 PM
If Mark doesn't bite on this, I will- keep us posted!!!
Go for it! It's still shown as available.
Got it! They allow you to pay through Amazon, as well, so you get Amazon shipping costs instead of theirs. Instead of the $36 estimate it was $20! I'll let y'all know how it does!
:popcorn:
Quote from: rexdiablo on January 23, 2016, 10:15:16 AM
Got it! They allow you to pay through Amazon, as well, so you get Amazon shipping costs instead of theirs. Instead of the $36 estimate it was $20! I'll let y'all know how it does!
Good, glad someone here got it. Hope it works for you. :toast: