Useful information for Gibson G3 owners: description of the controls, schematics, wiring images, parts lists etc. For more general information about this bass see the G3 main page.
Gibson G-3 controls
Gibsons own description of this unique pickup arrangement, and it's operation
G3 control description sheet (1978)
G3 owners guide / hang tag
Gibson G-3 part lists
Gibson G3 parts lists (1977, 1981) - Components listed with part numbers
Gibson G3 potentiometer information - Details of the pots used in the G3
Gibson G3 scratchplate template - pdf file
G-3 circuitry
Gibson G3 circuit images and schematic
Gibson G-3 bass for sale
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OUTSTANDING 1975 Gibson Grabber G3 Bass, 7lb 11oz Natural Beauty!
Marysville, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1950
Here is a first year Gibson Grabber G3 that is a phenomenal player! Most outstanding is that only weighs 7lb 11 oz!
It is in gently used condition with minor finish wear, buckle wear on back and minor edge scratching as shown. Neck is adjusted to proper relief and action is .070- 090 measured at 12th fret. Frets show little to no wear and have been polished. Trussrod works properly and neck has been adjusted with appropriate relief. Upper 1 / 3 of neck has a bit of twist but does not affect ... view on ebay
It is in gently used condition with minor finish wear, buckle wear on back and minor edge scratching as shown. Neck is adjusted to proper relief and action is .070- 090 measured at 12th fret. Frets show little to no wear and have been polished. Trussrod works properly and neck has been adjusted with appropriate relief. Upper 1 / 3 of neck has a bit of twist but does not affect ... view on ebay
Gibson Grabber G3 Bass ?? Original 1976
Hamburg, 20***, GERMANY
€3000
Der hier zum Verkauf stehende Gibson Grabber G3 ist laut Seriennummer von 1976, also satte 50 Jahre alt und ist soweit ich das beurteilen kann unverändert geblieben ?? er verfügt über die originalen Tonabnehmer und die ursprüngliche Elektronik
Er befindet sich also komplett im Originalzustand und ist insgesamt in gutem Zustand. Er weist jedoch einige Kratzer und Abnutzungsspuren auf. Auf der Rückseite mehr als auf der Vorderseite Diese Dings and Dents sind rein ästhetischer Natur und ... view on ebay
Er befindet sich also komplett im Originalzustand und ist insgesamt in gutem Zustand. Er weist jedoch einige Kratzer und Abnutzungsspuren auf. Auf der Rückseite mehr als auf der Vorderseite Diese Dings and Dents sind rein ästhetischer Natur und ... view on ebay
Gibson G3 Grabber Ripper Bass 1975-1985
Belper, DE55***, UNITED KINGDOM
£2863
1984. With the Gibson Growl! Neck straight, intonation good. Tuners 100% reliable. Recently serviced by John Le Voi of Louth. New springs to pickup. Electrics cleaned and re soldered, Bass all original. As seen; a few cosmetic dings. Includes hard case
This model has been made famous by
Mike Dirnt (Green Day)
Gene Simmons (Kiss)
Krist Novoselic (Nirvana)... view on ebay
This model has been made famous by
Mike Dirnt (Green Day)
Gene Simmons (Kiss)
Krist Novoselic (Nirvana)... view on ebay
1975 Gibson G3 Grabber Bass ?? Vintage Gibson + Vintage Hard Case
Warrington, WA2***, UNITED KINGDOM
£2863
Here??s a great opportunity to own a genuine 1975 Gibson G-3 Grabber, a rare and distinctive Gibson bass with its three single-coil pickups and 35?? scale
This is a bass with real vintage character and a look and sound that stands apart from more conventional Gibson models. It was bought from Vintage Bass Room in 2025 and played by me at home only since - it has also featured on my youtube channel here:
https: / / www youtube com / @ShaksBassChannel
It has the honest signs of age and... view on ebay
This is a bass with real vintage character and a look and sound that stands apart from more conventional Gibson models. It was bought from Vintage Bass Room in 2025 and played by me at home only since - it has also featured on my youtube channel here:
https: / / www youtube com / @ShaksBassChannel
It has the honest signs of age and... view on ebay