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Most recent posts about the Ripper from the Vintage Guitar forums

Any Added A Piezo to a Ripper? (6 replies) thread started by StyleOverShow on 28/05/2008
Ripper to G3 sound. (3 replies) thread started by jonny138 on 26/05/2008
Tobacco sunburst Ripper from 1975 (13 replies) thread started by jimclass on 13/05/2008
Gripper project poll (11 replies) thread started by Redbird on 03/04/2008
grounding a ripper (7 replies) thread started by gibsonbass76 on 01/04/2008
Ripper on ebay (7 replies) thread started by anyfour on 31/03/2008
Project Ripper Poll (13 replies) thread started by Redbird on 22/03/2008
Are these ripper pickups? (1 replies) thread started by gibsonbass76 on 21/03/2008
Ripper and EB0 projects for sale (0 replies) thread started by jules on 16/03/2008
ripper / Grabber fretboard radius' (0 replies) thread started by anyfour on 16/03/2008
Ripper body on eBay (1 replies) thread started by my10inch_record on 09/03/2008
Non traditional refinish (Epiphone ripper) (8 replies) thread started by anyfour on 06/03/2008
Epiphone Ripper (8 replies) thread started by anyfour on 26/02/2008
1978 Ripper wiring (4 replies) thread started by The Ripper on 24/02/2008
Gibson Ripper bridge question (7 replies) thread started by MadMatt on 22/02/2008
Ripper Bridge Cover? (1 replies) thread started by swood on 09/02/2008
Ripper Pickup Repair (2 replies) thread started by swood on 08/02/2008
strange Ripper (3 replies) thread started by barend on 28/01/2008
Ripper part........ (0 replies) thread started by bassric on 18/01/2008
Rare tobacco burst Ripper (2 replies) thread started by Redbird on 14/01/2008
Jack The Ripper? (20 replies) thread started by guitarshark on 13/01/2008
Ripper wiring mod help (4 replies) thread started by guitarshark on 05/01/2008
'78 Ebony Ripper ...Tricked out? (7 replies) thread started by PK Ripper on 01/01/2008
Ripper/G3 clone update ( 70% ish Genuine Gibson content ) (9 replies) thread started by bassVI on 24/12/2007
different gibson rippers setups ??? (3 replies) thread started by gibsonbass76 on 30/11/2007
what sound do you prefer, ripper, grabber or G-3? (19 replies) thread started by barend on 25/11/2007
Ripper With a Tortoiseshell Pickguard (8 replies) thread started by swood on 24/11/2007
Ripper on ebay (3 replies) thread started by marcnorth on 23/10/2007
Ripper bass: what sound do you prefer from the 4 way switch? (14 replies) thread started by barend on 26/09/2007
a gibson ripper and serial no (4 replies) thread started by Bobsaget on 29/08/2007
poor,poor Ripper (12 replies) thread started by SKATE RAT on 27/08/2007
ripper ground problem (1 replies) thread started by gibsonbass76 on 09/08/2007
Replacement bridge for Epiphone 2006 Ripper reissue? (5 replies) thread started by Muddslide on 15/07/2007
Fake or Gibby?????? did I get RIP'd on this Ripper?????????? (8 replies) thread started by soundsailer on 13/07/2007
Ripper and TI Flats - do I need the extra long set? (4 replies) thread started by Aussie Mark on 02/07/2007
Great vid with a Ripper!! (2 replies) thread started by RipperBass on 21/05/2007
NICE RIPPER INTRO (6 replies) thread started by santi on 07/05/2007
Gibson Ripper - How can I tell what year it was built? (8 replies) thread started by dducoin on 05/05/2007
Ripper pickup mechanic needed (4 replies) thread started by my10inch_record on 01/05/2007
Gig bags/cases for Ripper (2 replies) thread started by Gripper on 19/04/2007
pots for a ripper (14 replies) thread started by gibsonbass76 on 16/04/2007
banana ripper - dont laugh (26 replies) thread started by jules on 08/04/2007
Hail the Ripper (25 replies) thread started by Gripper on 06/04/2007
RIPPER PICK UP (2 replies) thread started by BASS5147 on 03/04/2007
WANTED: Ripper or something close. Please! (3 replies) thread started by Muddslide on 30/03/2007
'75/'76 Ebony Fretless Ripper... Have a couple questions... (12 replies) thread started by detroitfunker on 20/03/2007
HEY RIPPER/GRABBER LOVERS,WHATTA YA DO WITH 'EM? (3 replies) thread started by SKATE RAT on 08/03/2007
A Pointy Ripper with an Ash body? (21 replies) thread started by Binky Griptite on 02/03/2007
seymour duncan ripper pickup replacements (2 replies) thread started by gibsonbass76 on 26/02/2007
ripping a ripper a new one (7 replies) thread started by SKATE RAT on 25/02/2007
Ripper from the 60s? (2 replies) thread started by particleman on 22/02/2007
Add frets to fretless Ripper? (6 replies) thread started by particleman on 16/02/2007
pickup recomendations for a gibson ripper (17 replies) thread started by gibsonbass76 on 05/02/2007
tuners and questions for gibson ripper (11 replies) thread started by gibsonbass76 on 03/02/2007
Ripper bass case (3 replies) thread started by newbyg on 31/01/2007
Bridge Cover G3 Ripper Grabber (6 replies) thread started by lustykrusty on 16/01/2007
1976 Gibson Ripper Bass - Selling Parts (4 replies) thread started by cwhitten on 14/01/2007
more ripper help please (2 replies) thread started by James76ripper on 10/01/2007
gibson ripper help (3 replies) thread started by James76ripper on 08/01/2007
Sunburst Epiphone Ripper (2 replies) thread started by jules on 31/12/2006
Ripper ho (but a very good one) (3 replies) thread started by jules on 15/12/2006
Epihphone Limited Editon Ripper Bass (1 replies) thread started by DarthG3 on 27/11/2006
Gibson Ripper Pickguard (9 replies) thread started by dave moore on 27/11/2006
I try HARDCASE and COVER BRIDGE of RIPPER GIBSON (0 replies) thread started by FrankTheRipper77 on 21/11/2006
Ripper ferrules (5 replies) thread started by my10inch_record on 16/11/2006
Ripper Strings (1 replies) thread started by dave moore on 16/11/2006
Ripper Tone/Volume Knobs. (2 replies) thread started by joshi on 14/11/2006
Which Rotosound bass Strings for my ripper (1 replies) thread started by joshi on 08/11/2006
My Ripper (3 replies) thread started by joshi on 06/11/2006
electronic hum problem T-Bird & Ripper (4 replies) thread started by my10inch_record on 27/10/2006
in need of Ripper pick ups (4 replies) thread started by my10inch_record on 15/10/2006
white ripper ..... customised (3 replies) thread started by jules on 12/10/2006
Bass Amp For Rd Artist, Ripper... (11 replies) thread started by dave moore on 11/10/2006
Gibson Ripper/EB-3 Bass Mid Tone Control (19 replies) thread started by bolmsted on 04/10/2006
Gibson Fretless 332773 Ripper (3 replies) thread started by man0036 on 20/09/2006
What year Gibson Ripper would this serial #71468061 be? (4 replies) thread started by ModLad on 19/09/2006
'73 The Ripper bass serial # on sticker or stamped..Help?! (5 replies) thread started by ModLad on 05/09/2006
GIBSON THE RIPPER PLEASE HELP ME! :cry: (2 replies) thread started by gix76 on 30/08/2006
Gibson The Ripper Ebony fretless 1976? Prototype? (25 replies) thread started by FC Bass on 15/08/2006
Looking for a Gibson Ripper pickup and lefty Gibson Basses (3 replies) thread started by Arni on 13/06/2006
Ripper Strings (6 replies) thread started by roger marsh on 26/05/2006
Ripper Pickups (1 replies) thread started by roger marsh on 25/05/2006
Ripper Wiring help needed! (2 replies) thread started by acoustimac on 21/05/2006
G1 G3 Ripper cases (4 replies) thread started by jim66 on 10/05/2006
Ripper bass (8 replies) thread started by roger marsh on 29/04/2006
Limited Edition Epiphone Ripper Bass (24 replies) thread started by G3RJ on 04/04/2006
Another Ripper with issues (wiring ect.) seeking support !! (2 replies) thread started by Art on 29/03/2006
Serial # on Ripper (3 replies) thread started by Jim Londos on 22/03/2006
Carvin Ripper (5 replies) thread started by Redbird on 20/03/2006
Ripper Pickup (1 replies) thread started by newbyg on 13/03/2006
Gibson rippers with badass bridges (1 replies) thread started by joshi on 07/03/2006
Gibson Ripper buzzing (4 replies) thread started by joshi on 06/03/2006
My new ripper (5 replies) thread started by jules on 20/02/2006
Gibson Ripper with static issues, what to do? (4 replies) thread started by bolmsted on 14/02/2006
Epiphone Ripper Re-issue... (4 replies) thread started by Stephen Carr on 07/02/2006
Rd Artist and Ripper (1 replies) thread started by dave moore on 03/02/2006
New Ripper (9 replies) thread started by Redbird on 18/01/2006
Ripper/Grabber... (36 replies) thread started by Stephen Carr on 12/01/2006
Ripper ID help (4 replies) thread started by R7gt on 17/12/2005
the the heck did this??? - Ripper (6 replies) thread started by fndr man on 16/12/2005
Ripper pickup (0 replies) thread started by Redbird on 29/11/2005
engraving on Ripper bass tuners (1 replies) thread started by bassdroid on 21/11/2005
Gibson Ripper (9 replies) thread started by Bruce Enns on 18/11/2005
Gibson Ripper (2 replies) thread started by Stephen Carr on 17/10/2005
Gibson Ripper Measurements (3 replies) thread started by joeviau on 11/08/2005
Which Ripper is best? Natural or Black (3 replies) thread started by RUMBLEKAT on 21/07/2005
Starburst Gibson Ripper (not fretless) (14 replies) thread started by garwalt on 25/06/2005
Prototype Ripper (0 replies) thread started by jules on 20/04/2005
Ripper wiring chart (3 replies) thread started by Anonymous on 04/03/2004
For extra sustain the Ripper should be strung-through the body, with extra long strings

D'Addario EXL220SL XL Bass Super/Soft Super/Long String Set (D'Addario Bass Strings Nickel Wound Super Long Scale - Super Soft)

D'Addario ECB80SL Chrome FW Super Soft/Long Bass Strings (D'addario Chromes Stainless Steel Flatwound Super Long Scale - Super Soft)

Thomastik-Infeld JF364 Jazz Flatwound Long Scale 4-String Bass (Thomastik-Infeld JF364 Jazz Flatwound Long Scale 4-String Bass)

D'Addario EXL160SL XL Medium Super Long Bass String Set (D'Addario Bass Strings Nickel Wound Super Long Scale - Regular)

D'Addario EXL170SL XL Soft Super Long Bass Strings (D'Addario Bass Strings Nickel Wound Super Long Scale - Soft)

D'Addario EXP170SL Coated Soft Super Long Scale Bass Strings (D'addario Coated Nickelplated Steel Super Long Scale)

D'Addario EXL165SL XL Soft/Regular Super/Long Electric Bass String Set (D'Addario Bass Strings Nickel Wound Super Long Scale - Regular)

D'Addario ECB81SL Chromes FW Soft Super-Long Bass Strings (D'addario Chromes Stainless Steel Flatwound Super Long Scale - Soft)

It can also be strung from the bridge with standard long-scale strings

Fender 9120 Nylon Tapewound Bass Strings (Fender Nylon Tapewound - Long Scale - 34)

Rotosound RS66LB Bass Strings (RotoSound RS66LB Swing Bass - Stainless Steel)

Rotosound RS66LC Bass Strings Long Scale (RotoSound RS66LC Swing Bass - Stainless Steel)

D'Addario EXL220 XL Nickel Round Wound Super Light Bright Electric Bass Strings (D'Addario Bass Strings Nickel Wound Long Scale - Super Soft)

Rotosound RS66LD Bass Strings Long Scale Strings (RotoSound Swing Bass RS66LD - Stainless Steel)

Thomastik-Infeld JF344 Jazz Flatwound Long Scale 4-String Bass Strings (Thomastik-Infeld JF344 Jazz Flatwound Long Scale 4-String Bass Strings)

Rotosound RS88LD Trubass Bass Strings (Rotosound - Bass Strings - RS88LD - True Bass (Black Nylon))

D'Addario EXL160 Regular Gauge Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings (D'Addario Bass Nickel Wound Long Scale - Regular)

Rotosound RS77LD Jazz Bass Strings (Rotosound - Bass Strings - RS77LD - Jazz Bass)

D'Addario EXL170 Nickel Wound Bright Round Wound Electric Bass Strings (D'Addario Bass Strings Nickel Wound - Soft)

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