My Grabber: I am finally using it !

Started by godofthunder, September 05, 2009, 03:15:03 PM

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godofthunder

September 05, 2009, 03:15:03 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!
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Highlander

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September 05, 2009, 03:23:15 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...!
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#2
September 05, 2009, 03:41:49 PM
Buy the platforms.

Highlander

#3
September 05, 2009, 03:44:34 PM
Kiljoy...

Now you'll bring down the wrath of the Camp Komandant...  :o
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TBird1958

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September 05, 2009, 04:57:19 PM

I highly recomend platforms  ;)

Ya never know what other clothing adventures they'll lead to. 
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#5
September 05, 2009, 06:53:30 PM
funny,the "big ass body" is what i like most about those. and i'm 5'10"
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Hornisse

#6
September 05, 2009, 07:28:08 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!

Lightyear

#7
September 05, 2009, 07:54:01 PM
Quote from: TBird1958 on September 05, 2009, 04:57:19 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

uwe

#8
September 06, 2009, 09:05:11 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.
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#9
September 06, 2009, 11:04:00 AM
Do they sell tongue extensions?

TBird1958

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September 06, 2009, 11:10:14 AM
Quote from: Lightyear on September 05, 2009, 07:54:01 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  ;)


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Lightyear

#11
September 06, 2009, 11:45:00 AM
Well, not with a skirt - kinda defeats the purpose ;D

Pilgrim

#12
September 06, 2009, 02:54:28 PM
Quote from: Lightyear on September 06, 2009, 11:45:00 AM
Well, not with a skirt - kinda defeats the purpose ;D

Yes, I think that would be a rather dichotomous message.....confusing, donchaknow?
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Highlander

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September 08, 2009, 01:57:43 PM
Cod and chips, anyone...?
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