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181 :: 1978 Gibson Ripper bass guitar, made in USA

Lot Number 181. 1978 Gibson Ripper bass guitar, made in USA. Auctioned at The Guitar Sale - Four Day Sale on 5th December 2025
 
1978 Gibson Ripper bass guitar, made in USA; Body: black finish, vacant screw holes to back, blemishes, scuffs and scratches throughout, routing beneath guard to house replacement pickups and controls; Neck: finish wear and dings; Fretboard: ebony, surface wear; Frets: good; Electrics: in need of attention with some rewiring required, replacement DiMarzio J bass pickups with additional switch, potentiometers dating to 1978; Hardware: replacement pickguard, minor rusting and tarnishing to metal parts; Weight: 3.95kg; Overall condition: fair

Estimate: £600-800

Sold For: £680.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 5th December 2025
Sale Name: The Guitar Sale - Four Day Sale