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Gruber's '79 P Bass
« on: December 06, 2010, 05:30:15 AM »
 Claimed to be Gruber's P bass from his stint with the Rods. If it stays low I might bid. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250737056217&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2010, 07:18:43 AM »
 As I side note I was working at the House of Guitars in Rochester NY at the time Heaven and Hell (or was it Never Say Die ?) was being recorded, we shipped a bunch of guitars up to a studio in Toronto for Black Sabbath, I wonder if this is one of them ?
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2010, 11:37:55 AM »
Just a POV as I have no idea what they go for...

There's a late 70's T40 sitting at just over $200 right now falling over at about 2100 PST and a Gibbie LP Triumph with about $500 and roughly 3 days to run - neither are P's - this is a nice looking P, mind you, but is this a severe attack of GAS...?

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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2010, 01:42:22 PM »
LOL Of course I don't need it, I have two 70's Ps all ready, there is a very nice EB3 I am watching though ;)
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2010, 01:43:47 PM »
My '78 P is heavy but the most complimented bass I've ever owned. That one looks stellar so long as 10 pounds hasn't become too heavy in old age. I say that as one who can't gig with my heavy basses anymore due to neck, shoulder, and back issues. And I'm not even old!
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2010, 01:53:31 PM »
So far weight isn't a issue for me. To be honest I won't play it much but I like it's history. I saw The Rods years ago and and even have the album, I always thought they were pretty badass.
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2010, 03:13:30 PM »
Well... Christmas is coming and you may need something under the tree... ;D

I saw the Rods at the Marquee in '81 or '82 - astounded that I saw the present lineup...! The gig was a sell-out (700) and a lot of people couldn't get in as RJD was rumoured to be appearing but it never happened - good gig though...

What sort of price do they go for from that era...? scratch that - no point in jinxing the deal... ;)
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2010, 08:04:27 AM »
The opening bid looks good to me............................. I really shouldn't.
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2010, 10:55:42 AM »
(just gag the Angel, Bro... :-X)
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2010, 02:54:36 PM »
Off it goes, decent price for a '79 P even without the celebrity connection.
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2010, 12:25:58 PM »
I presume not in your direction...?
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2010, 02:46:25 PM »
Naw I passed, I have two 70's P basses I hardly play, like I really need another. I'm getting sensible in my old age.
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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2010, 11:25:14 AM »
(just fell off chair)

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Re: Gruber's '79 P Bass
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2010, 02:32:13 PM »
Quote from: godofthunder on December 15, 2010, 02:46:25 PM
Naw I passed, I have two 70's P basses I hardly play, like I really need another. I'm getting sensible in my old age.

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