Tried the new Grabber today

godofthunder · April 09, 2009, 11:16:37 AM

They had one at the House of Guitars so I gave it a whirl, I didn't plug it in but here are my thoughts. It looks cool, matte black finish with the chrome pup. The first thing that surprised me is that the neck is set, I like that. There is a big volloute one the back of the headstock replacing the scarf joint headstock of the original. The back of the neck is finished matte clear, a nice contrast to the black body. The neck profile feels more like a Ripper than a Grabber. I think my '78 feels and plays better. From a collectors point of view a cool bass but I think a vintage Grabber would suite most peoples needs. I doubt I would spring for one.

Barklessdog · April 09, 2009, 12:08:43 PM

How much were they asking for it?

godofthunder · April 09, 2009, 12:54:54 PM

I didn't ask, don't they list for over 3k ?

uwe · April 09, 2009, 01:44:56 PM

Feind Propaganda!

Dave W · April 09, 2009, 05:03:31 PM

I thought they were going to have a street price of about $1750.

Lightyear · April 09, 2009, 07:53:46 PM

Still, way to rich for my constrained bank book

uwe · April 10, 2009, 12:02:04 PM

Frankly, with that street price and the limited numbers built, I don't think Gibbo will get stinking filthy rich from this. More a marketing ploy to keep the brand interesting.

Dave W · April 10, 2009, 04:22:09 PM

Quote from: uwe on April 10, 2009, 12:02:04 PM
Frankly, with that street price and the limited numbers built, I don't think Gibbo will get stinking filthy rich from this. More a marketing ploy to keep the brand interesting.

Right. I would be surprised if they expect big sales figures. Keep interest up, add a little variety without committing to an extended model run.