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Custom Fretless Gibson Ripper L9FS bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Kalamazoo USA, Excellent

Brand Name:Bass Guitars,4-String,Gibson,
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Custom Fretless Gibson Ripper L9FS bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Kalamazoo USA, Excellent
Min.Order Quantity:one set
Price:889USD
Packaging Details:Hardshell Case of Custom Fretless Gibson Ripper L9FS bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Kalamazoo USA, Excelle
Delivery Time:Within 3days after payment
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Product Description

Gibson Fretless Ripper L9FS bass guitar in excellent condition, with hard case. Functioning perfectly, with only minor cosmetic flaws.

This rare bass (only 898 fretless Rippers were shipped between 1975 and 1979) was made in Kalamazoo, Michigan during the mid - 1970s Norlin period. It was designed by Bill Lawrence who was working for Gibson at the time. Bill Lawrence developed their 'Q-system' electronics, which had an impressive array of tones.

Instrument appears to be a mix of earlier and later construction styles, not unusual for this model. There is no string-through plate on the rear of the body, but the digit '2' stamped into the rear of the headstock indicates the second, more contoured body style. Earlier six digit stamped serial number is 550403, but both the number and 'Made In USA' are very lightly stamped and did not photograph well.

Long scale, fixed neck, string through body design. Ripper humbucking pickups, Gibson 3-point bridge, with Gibson branded open tuning machines. I'm told the original owner had initially replaced the tuning machines, then had them professionally restored and put back on the guitar. Tiny screw holes and impressions are visible on the rear of the headstock. 'Ashtray' hand rest is absent, case is not original.

Product Specs

Condition:Excellent Make:Gibson Model:Ripper Finish:Sunburst Categories:4-String Made In:United States

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Custom Fretless Gibson Ripper L9FS bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Kalamazoo USA, Excellent