{"product_id":"1976-gibson-grabber-g3-bass-ebony-black-original-case-vintage-70s-bill-lawrence-pickups","title":"1976 Gibson Grabber G3 Bass Ebony Black – Original Case – Vintage 70s – Bill Lawrence Pickups","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e1976 Gibson Grabber G3 Bass – Ebony Black | Original Case | Vintage 70s Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e1976 Gibson Grabber G3 Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e in classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eEbony Black\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case. This is a great example of a mid-’70s Gibson bass, featuring the distinctive Bill Lawrence-designed electronics and the bold tone and style that have made the Grabber series a favorite among vintage players and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eThe original case shows some cosmetic wear from age and use but remains fully functional. Please see the photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eCondition – Very Good (8\/10)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThis bass shows honest vintage wear consistent with its age:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eScratches and dings throughout from normal use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eOverall cosmetic wear typical for a well-maintained vintage instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eReplacement pickguard currently installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eOriginal pickguard included (shows wear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eNo cracks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eNeck is straight and stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eOriginal frets are in excellent playing condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eRecently inspected and professionally set up — plays cleanly with no buzzing or dead spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eOriginality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eOriginal electronics and hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eOriginal Bill Lawrence-designed pickups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eReplacement pickguard (original included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eAll other components are factory original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eYear: 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eSerial Number: 00195372\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eFinish: Ebony Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eBody: Alder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eNeck: Bolt-on Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" 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