A buddy found an Epiphone Ripper on CL and I don't know much about them

Denis · August 07, 2009, 09:08:52 AM

My buddy's asking if this is a good deal because he's interested. I don't know much about Epi Rippers at all, but don't think they are made any more.
I have a Ripper so I don't want it, but what do you guys think of them? Would he like it?
Thanks!

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/msg/1309185341.html

Dave W · August 07, 2009, 09:18:46 AM

I've never played one so I can't comment on that, but $450 is way high. WAY high. From what I've seen them sell for on eBay, he'll be very lucky to get $300.

nofi · August 07, 2009, 09:54:00 AM

that p bass/jazz pickup config. is always a minus for me. ugly and not really useful enough but i'm sure many would disagree.

Nocturnal · August 07, 2009, 11:31:58 AM

There was one on Phx craigslist recently for 300 in good condition, so the price seems way out of line IMO. Dave is right about the Ebay pricing as well. 300 seems to be right for one that hasn't been abused. A lot of people here don't like to see PJ pickups on Gibson styles, but with a pickguard that size you can put just about anything else on there and none of the routing would show.

Denis · August 07, 2009, 01:27:44 PM

Thanks, I've passed along your comments!

uwe · August 07, 2009, 02:58:03 PM

I have two of those, one prototype and the final model as it hit the shops. That is - not only for the money - an excellent bass. It combines characteristics of all three members of the Gbson family: the ooomph of a Ripper, the mid bite of a Grabber and the glistening presence of a G 3. It is a Gripp3r. My derision for P/J combos is well known here, but here they sound just right (and phatter than on a Fender as they are both closer to the neck than they would be on either a P or a Jazz).

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Highlander · August 08, 2009, 04:47:05 AM

Just how much did you get for your soul, Dr Bassus...?

uwe · August 08, 2009, 10:55:07 AM

A lawyer career!

Highlander · August 08, 2009, 05:02:44 PM

We're paying for it now...

hollowbody · August 08, 2009, 05:11:25 PM

I have an Epi Ripper with the single humbucker I'd sell your friend for half of what that one would cost.

SKATE RAT · August 08, 2009, 07:58:29 PM

i'd be into that myself..

A buddy found an Epiphone Ripper on CL and I don't know much about them

nofi