Gibson “Grabber” G3
Year: 1977
Finish/Color: Ebony/Black
Made in: USA
Factory/Plant: Kalamazoo
The Gibson G3 bass stands as a testament to the creative ethos of the mid-1970s.
Making its grand entrance at the prestigious NAMM show in 1975, it emerged alongside its predecessor, the original Grabber, captivating the attention of musicians and aficionados alike.
Crafted under the visionary guidance of esteemed guitar designer Bill Lawrence, who lent his inventive spirit to Gibson in the early ’70s, the G3 embraced the legacy of the Grabber while charting its own distinct sonic path. At its heart lay a revolutionary arrangement of pickups – a trio of single-coils configured in a harmonious humbucking setup. This departure from the Grabber’s singular sliding humbucker not only distinguished the G3 but also imbued it with a unique tonal palette, ripe for exploration and expression.
Bass Curiosum
This bass is a late 1977 model, one of 316 shipped that year from the Gibson Kalamazoo plant.
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