Gibson G-3 publicity and pricing information
Pricing
The G-3 came in a range of different colours (COL), and an optional maple body (MPL). These 'extras' cost $40-$50 on top of the alder-bodied natural satin (NS) basses, which were by far the most popular. Even more expensive were the sunburst models (SB), described over the years as sunburst, tobacco sunburst and antique sunburst. Prices listed below are NS/MPL/COL/SB
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June 1975
June 1976
January 1977
January 1978 |
$389/-/$439/$469
$399/$439/$439/$469
$439/$479/$479/$509
$459/$479/$479/$509 |
May 1978
January 1979
July 1980
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$459/$499/$499/$499
$489/$539/$539/$539
$599/-/$649/$649 |
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| Comparison of prices from the March 1976 Gibson price list |
Grabber
G-3
Ripper
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$329-379
$389-469
$469-499
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EB3
LP Signature
LP Triumph |
$469
$499-529
$679
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Catalogue Appearances
The Gibson G-3 appeared in two Gibson catalogues
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