Gibson Ripper wiring and circuitry
The Ripper was fitted with Q-system electronics designed by Bill Lawrence
Gibson L9-S Ripper circuit schematic (1973) - including some description of the Q-filter
Gibson L9-S Ripper circuit photographs (1976, 78) - close ups of two Ripper wiring looms
L9-S Ripper pots - potentiometer details and part numbers
Gibson Ripper controls
Ripper controls (1978) - Gibson produced the following description of controls in 1978. What the varitone and three pots actually do.
Ripper hardware
Part 13679, Ripper L-9S humbucker - neck and bridge pickups are identical
Gibson three point bridge with cover - as used on all Rippers
Tuning keys were initially these unnamed early 70s open gear type and later Schaller BM.
Published part lists
Gibson Ripper parts list (1981) - All the components listed with part numbers
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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Gibson Ripper Bass Guitar Natural Finish with Case Early 1970s
Hawleyville, Connecticut, 064**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2500
Good Working Condition
I am not a player looks to be all original but i can??t tell probably missing the tail cover
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I am not a player looks to be all original but i can??t tell probably missing the tail cover
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Vintage Gibson L-9S The Ripper Bass Natural 1974
Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1999
Vintage Gibson L-9S The Ripper Bass Natural 1974
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A truly wonderful solid body bass offering fabulous tone & texture. Very comfortable to play & quite resonant, delivering rich dynamic tones. Professionally set up & ready to play straight out of the case
Cosmetic Condition: Cool vintage vibe with good honest play wear typical of its age - various nicks, chips, dents & dings; surface scratches & ... more
1975 Gibson Ripper Bass Guitar
Hertford, SG13***, UNITED KINGDOM
£2200
For sale is this Players bass. 1975 model of the iconic Gibson Ripper
Just been refretted and set up by a great great tech, very detailed report available on request. Sounds great and welcome to come and try. Piece of guitar history and a great example of this model
Previous headstock break, great repair does not effect playing?? adds more character
Any more questions get in touch,
Local collection available or if you want to organise a courier that's fine
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Just been refretted and set up by a great great tech, very detailed report available on request. Sounds great and welcome to come and try. Piece of guitar history and a great example of this model
Previous headstock break, great repair does not effect playing?? adds more character
Any more questions get in touch,
Local collection available or if you want to organise a courier that's fine
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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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Basse Gibson Ripper Fretless Black Ebony ~ 1976
Balanod, 39***, FRANCE
€2550
Superbe basse Fretless Gibson "The Ripper" L-9-SF Black, touche ébène, en très bon état. ~ 1976Configuration d'origine passive avec 2 micros humbuckers Bill Lawrence d'origine, sélecteur 4 positions d'origine, réglages Volume, Treble et Tone. Potentiomètres "CTS" et condensateurs "TAD Mustard" neufs. Chevalet d'origine avec pontets laiton réglables en hauteur individuellement. Etui d'origine usagé inclus
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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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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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40Hz Comment left 22nd June 2019 06:06:14 reply
You said: “What the varitone and three pots actually do.” The switch is not a varitone control. It’s a transfer switch. Basically a glorified pickup selector. The coil is a mid choke or notch filter if you prefer. A true varitone circuit is a multi-capacitor switcher (usually 5 or 6 different values) and a coil. :-)
You said: “What the varitone and three pots actually do.” The switch is not a varitone control. It’s a transfer switch. Basically a glorified pickup selector. The coil is a mid choke or notch filter if you prefer. A true varitone circuit is a multi-capacitor switcher (usually 5 or 6 different values) and a coil. :-)