Gibson Grabber II Bass Guitars at Buzzard's Bass Guitar Shop

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The model had been out of the Gibson catalog since 1982, but it was back again, briefly, thanks to the introduction of the Grabber II, was available as part of Gibson USA's Limited Run Series guitars. The Limited Run Grabber II bass stays true to the model's original production years of 1973-75 in many details, such as its arrow-shaped, Flying V-inspired headstock, bell-shaped truss rod cover, and Gibson-designed sliding humbucking pickup.

Only 350 were made and this is now discontinued.

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	Gibson Grabber II Bass Guitar zoom • Body: Maple with Satin Ebony Lacquer Finish • Pickguard: Solid Black • Bridge: Gibson three-point adjustable • Neck: Maple C-Shape with set neck joint • Fboard: Rosewood Radius: 12" • Scale: 34-½" Frets: 20 jumbo • Nut: Corian Nut Width: 1.65" • Inlays: White Acrylic Dot Position Markers • Truss Rod Cover: Bell shape, Grabber II stamp • Machine Heads: Grover large shamrock • Electronics: Passive • Pickups: Humbucker T-bird sliding humbucker This pickup allows sliding of the pickup between the end of the neck and the bridge to fine-tune the frequency response of the instrument. • Controls: Volume, Master Tone • Control Knobs: Black Speed MSRP: $3,192.99 SOLD for $2,399.99		Limited Run Series – February 2009 The original Grabber clearly was a Gibson instrument, with its humbucking pickup, bell-shaped truss rod cover and arrow-shaped, Flying V-inspired headstock, but it was also one of the least traditional bass guitars to emanate from the company in its storied history. Although its contoured body edge vaguely echoed the SG, its offset horns were clearly reminiscent of other popular makes, as was its bolt-on neck. Also, once plugged in, that fat humbucker proved brighter and more cutting than many similar-looking pickups that had appeared on Gibson basses in years past. The 1970s are often considered something of a “dark period” for guitar design, but the decade did spawn some undeniable classics, of which the Grabber is certainly one. Its single sliding pickup was one of the main factors in its appeal, and allowed the player to fine-tune the frequency response of the instrument. It’s 34½-inch scale length made it one of the “big boys” of the bass world, yielding a low, resonant response, while its thin, comfortable, solid maple body contributed to its excellent tonal clarity and punch.
Countless players of the day thrived on the Grabber’s blend of thump and rumble, while many more contemporary players have rediscovered its appeal. A Grabber has frequently been the bass of choice of Mike Dirnt of Green Day, while Krist Novoselic of Nirvana played its similarly constructed two-pickup cousin, the Ripper. The Grabber II, which is part of Gibson USA’s new Limited Run Series guitars, pays homage to the first-issue original of 1973-’75 Grabbers in many details. The large “shamrock” button tuners and chunky, three-point adjustable bridge are back, as are the sliding pickup and simple one-volume, one-tone control setup. The Grabber II also emulates the original in its use of a thin maple body, as used on the first Grabbers until the change to alder wood in 1975. The Limited Run Series Grabber II also utilizes Gibson’s traditional glued-in set maple neck with a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, which enhances the bass’ tonal quality and sustain. The back of the neck also sports a natural satin finish that makes it one of the fastest, most playable necks on any Gibson guitar. All in all, this “rediscovered” Gibson bass offers the heavy, rocking tones of the ’70s in an instrument crafted for 21st century playability. The new Limited Run Series Grabber II bass from Gibson USA is limited to only 350 guitars and won’t last long, so see your nearest Authorized Gibson Dealer today. Each Grabber II is its own customized certificate of authenticity and a black Gibson hardshell case with plush white interior and silkscreened Gibson USA logo.

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