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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: 66Atlas on August 18, 2016, 11:25:52 AM

Title: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: 66Atlas on August 18, 2016, 11:25:52 AM
Not often that you see one of these pop up.  The finish on the headstock looks a little questionable to me, but maybe it's just been retouched.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112099361267?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Makes me want to rock out to some AC/DC on the drive home tonight  8)
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: doombass on August 18, 2016, 05:17:18 PM
That one really is quite rare. Ooh, I want it but I reached the roof a long time ago (nr of basses that is) and already have a fretless Ripper so I can not justify that aquisition.  :sad:
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: Dave W on August 18, 2016, 07:26:55 PM
The bass looks legit to me.

Always a little concerned when a zero-feedback seller lists an expensive item, despite eBay's buyer protection.
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: veebass on August 20, 2016, 07:02:49 PM
Oh well, I am safe listing says he won't ship internationally. I tried to ask him to reconsider and it appears international bidders may be blocked from enquiring even?
Bit concerned about the varitone issue, if that is what it is and the zero feedback.
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: doombass on August 21, 2016, 03:59:22 PM
Yes the Varitone issue would need a bit more explanation. For example, if the non functioning Varitone position is nr 1, it might be an internally broken neck pickup. The bridge pickup will produce sound in all of the following  three settings.
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: Alanko on August 22, 2016, 02:32:03 AM
Is this the go-to bass for Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap?
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: FrankieTbird on August 22, 2016, 03:33:08 AM
Are the necks on these 1-5/8" at the nut?
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: 66Atlas on August 22, 2016, 07:37:59 AM
Are the necks on these 1-5/8" at the nut?

Yup. At least the early ones I've seen all have been.
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: veebass on August 22, 2016, 11:27:53 AM
Are the necks on these 1-5/8" at the nut?

My 74 is. It has  a serial pretty close to the one for sale. Same wider body as well.
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: Hörnisse on August 22, 2016, 06:28:24 PM
Reminds me of my old one!

(http://i63.tinypic.com/fknpsg.jpg)
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: veebass on August 24, 2016, 12:16:48 PM
Just went for $US1345.
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: 66Atlas on August 25, 2016, 07:36:35 AM
Not a bad price, but I've never been wiling to buy from a zero feedback seller unless I was close enough to do pickup in person and inspect it first.
Title: Re: The illusive "Cherryburst" Ripper
Post by: godofthunder on August 27, 2016, 07:43:54 AM
   I know it's rare but man I think it is fugly. :o