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1973: Introducing The Gibson Grabber and Ripper Basses

1973: Introducing The Gibson Grabber and Ripper Basses

Original Article Written for Bass Guitar Magazine Back in 1973 Gibson introduced not one, but two new and distinctive basses to the market, The Ripper and The Grabber. Both basses may have been modest options in terms ok looks - available in limited colour options with no decorative inlays and controls and pickups mounted on the scratch-plate, but the Gibson Grabber and Ripper were quick to become a two of Gibson’s most iconic basses. Both basses introduced an all-new body shape made from maple. Their contoured edge bodies vaguely echoed the SG, whilst their offset horns were clearly reminiscent of...

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Music Man Stingray First Production Model

Music Man Stingray First Production Model
In his time, Andy has come across some extremely rare and highly admired basses... but for the Music Man fans out there – this is perhaps one of the most iconic basses in history.

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1973 Fender Jazz Bass

1973 Fender Jazz Bass
Famous for it’s distinguishable offset body, bright tone and rich midrange frequency, the Fender Jazz Bass is an obvious choice amongst bass players across the world. Whilst browsing Andy Baxter’s Showroom in Hoxton, there was a particular Jazz Bass that really caught our eye.

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