Gibson produced parts lists for its currently produced guitars and basses at regular intervals, primarily to allow owners to replace missing or damaged parts.
The parts list below was distributed in 1981 and lists all components for a 1980 Gibson Ripper bass. Some other parts to the ones listed were also used over the years. See also: Ripper humbucker, Gibson three point bridge, Ripper pots, Schaller BM tuners.
Equivalent parts lists were also produced for the for the RD Artist bass, RD Standard bass, Grabber and G-3 bass.
Gibson Ripper bass for sale
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Gibson Ripper (L9-S) Bass Guitar with Seymour Duncan
New Florence, Pennsylvania, 159**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3500
Gibson Ripper (L9-S) Bass Guitar with Seymour Duncan.
This bass is in very good condition. There are a few small marks located in the pictures. Feel free to ask questions, can send more pictures. Must have at least 10 positive comments to purchase. For sale in the United States Only
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This bass is in very good condition. There are a few small marks located in the pictures. Feel free to ask questions, can send more pictures. Must have at least 10 positive comments to purchase. For sale in the United States Only
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Vintage 1976 Gibson L-9S Ripper Electric Bass Guitar w / Original Case
Fresno, California, 937**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3400
American Music is proud to present this beautiful Gibson Ripper Bass!
Bass was kept in its ORIGINAL case, as the case is pretty beat up
Brand New StringsTruss Rod worksNo warping in neckWeighs roughly 9lbsFret board is in good shape for a instrument of its age, but could use some fret work.... view on ebay
Bass was kept in its ORIGINAL case, as the case is pretty beat up
Brand New StringsTruss Rod worksNo warping in neckWeighs roughly 9lbsFret board is in good shape for a instrument of its age, but could use some fret work.... view on ebay
1979 Gibson Ripper Fretless Ebony Black OHSC Rare
Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2999
For Sale: 1979 Gibson Ripper Fretless ?? Ebony Black w / OHSC
Up for sale is a 1979 Gibson Ripper Fretless in Ebony Black, complete with its original hard-shell case
This is a very cool and very rare original fretless Gibson bass from the late ??70s. Original fretless Rippers do not come up often, and this one has all the bold visual presence and unmistakable feel that make these basses so appealing. With its long-scale Gibson design, ebony fingerboard, and classic Ebony Black finish, it... view on ebay
Up for sale is a 1979 Gibson Ripper Fretless in Ebony Black, complete with its original hard-shell case
This is a very cool and very rare original fretless Gibson bass from the late ??70s. Original fretless Rippers do not come up often, and this one has all the bold visual presence and unmistakable feel that make these basses so appealing. With its long-scale Gibson design, ebony fingerboard, and classic Ebony Black finish, it... view on ebay
1979 Gibson Ripper Bass Natural
Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3250
This Gibson Ripper was made in the USA in 1979. It shows play wear, but overall this one is quite clean with no structural damage. It is all original, although 1 pickup was re-wound. The bass is stamped "Second" but unclear why. This bass has been pro-setup in our store, plays great, and comes with the original case
If you have any questions, please message us
We ship Worldwide! Message for international shipping rates.... view on ebay
1976 Gibson The Ripper L9-S Vintage Bass Natural 100% Original w / Case
Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3400
Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Ripper L-9S bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more unique and versatile Gibson basses ever produced, this Ripper comes equipped with its original pair of Bill Lawrence designed ??Super Humbucker?? pickups and a four-way rotary switch for series, parallel, and out-of-phase pickup settings
Weighing 10lbs 3oz, the set neck, string-through body design and all-maple construction... view on ebay
Weighing 10lbs 3oz, the set neck, string-through body design and all-maple construction... view on ebay
1976 Gibson The Ripper L9-S Vintage Bass Natural w / Case
Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3000
Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Ripper L9-S bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more unique and versatile Gibson basses ever produced, this Ripper comes equipped with its original pair of Bill Lawrence designed ??Super Humbucker?? pickups and a four-way rotary switch for series, parallel, and out-of-phase pickup settings
Weighing 10lbs 3oz, the set neck, string-through body design and all-maple construction ensure a ... view on ebay
Weighing 10lbs 3oz, the set neck, string-through body design and all-maple construction ensure a ... view on ebay
Gibson Bass Guitar L-9S The Ripper w / Original Hard Case
Santa Barbara, California, 931**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2500
In "as found" condition. I do not have a way to test. It's in good cosmetic condition
The case shows wear
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The case shows wear
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1973 Gibson The Ripper 4-String Solid Body Right-Handed Electric Bass Natural
Hawthorne, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3500
This is an early model, likely 1973 Gibson The Ripper Bass. Natural finish. original side winder pickups. it needs new pots and wired. in very good condition, excellent for its age. im open to offers, but these 1973 ones with the 5 digit serial numbers sell for $4500. so im already selling at a discount. Best offer... view on ebay
1976 Gibson The Ripper Fretless L9-S Vintage Bass Ebony w / Bill Lawrence, Case
Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2200
Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson ??The Ripper?? Fretless LS-9 bass in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more unique and versatile Gibson basses ever produced, this uncommon fretless version of the Ripper has been outfitted with a pair of Bill Lawrence L-90 humbuckers and a Hipshot Supertone bridge
Weighing 10lbs 8oz, the set neck and string-through body design ensure excellent sustain, providing an ideal platform for the L-90s. The first-ever dual rail ... view on ebay
Weighing 10lbs 8oz, the set neck and string-through body design ensure excellent sustain, providing an ideal platform for the L-90s. The first-ever dual rail ... view on ebay
Gibson Ripper 1980 4-String Solid Maple Electric Bass Natural RH w / Stand
Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2300
Works but position 1 and 4 do not. Comes with the original hard case... view on ebay
Gibson The Ripper L-9S Bass 1973-83 d'occasion
Berck, 62***, FRANCE
€4500
Gibson The Ripper L-9S Bass 1973-83 d'occasion
Vendu avec un étui fait maison et non l'étui d'origine
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Vendu avec un étui fait maison et non l'étui d'origine
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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
1974 GIBSON GRABBER / RIPPER BASS CASE - made in USA
COLOGNE, GERMANY
€333
1974 GIBSON case for RIPPER & GRABBER models:
+ black tolex, has a lot of wear & rips
+ rips & material missing at the plastic surround
+ strap that holds case open has a rip
+ deep purple interior, has some wear
+ all latches work fine
+ handle is gone
+ top of case is at headstock front resting on the bottom part=NOT OVRRLAPPING AS USUAL
+ all feet on back are missing
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+ black tolex, has a lot of wear & rips
+ rips & material missing at the plastic surround
+ strap that holds case open has a rip
+ deep purple interior, has some wear
+ all latches work fine
+ handle is gone
+ top of case is at headstock front resting on the bottom part=NOT OVRRLAPPING AS USUAL
+ all feet on back are missing
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1974 GIBSON GRABBER / RIPPER BASS CASE - made in USA
COLOGNE, GERMANY
€279
1974 GIBSON GRABBER / RIPPER BASS CASE - made in USA:
+ black tolex, has a lot of wear & rips
+ bottom is loose=check pic 7
+ strap that holds case open is gone
+ deep purple interior, has stains
+ 1 latch is broken=check last pic
+ handle was replaced
+ all feet on bottom are missing
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