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Gibson “The Ripper”

Another nice thing in today; the 1978 Gibson “The Ripper” bass. Just in for a general setup.

Assessment

Assessment

Need to remove this plate to get to work.

Rattles

The springs were just rattling around in the cavity, they weren't even near the pick up!

Salvaging the Nut

Salvaging the Nut

The nut has worn too low on some strings, going to try a quick fix...

Salvaging the Nut

Salvaging the Nut

Salvaging the Nut

Salvaging the Nut

Grooves all cleaned up.

Salvaging the Nut

Salvaging the Nut

This is stuff they use to make dentures. It's really hard, going to fill the grooves and see if it works.

Fret/Board Work

Fret/Board Work

There's been a refret at done point, the board must be quite brittle.

Fret/Board Work

Fret/Board Work

Frets polished and fingerboard oiled.

Salvaging the Nut

Salvaging the Nut

All cleaned up, looks like this will work.

Cleaning

Cleaning

Final Setup

Final strings height sorted, works a treat.

Finished Bass

Finished Bass

Finished Bass

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