What is gibson the ripper?

Gibson The Ripper is a bass guitar model that was designed and produced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in the late 1970s. It was created to compete with the popular Fender Precision bass, and was marketed towards rock and heavy metal musicians.

The Gibson The Ripper features a distinctive double-cutaway body shape with an offset waist, and a bolt-on neck with a 34-inch scale length. It also has a set of two humbucking pickups, which are placed in a unique configuration that includes one pickup close to the bridge, and the other closer to the neck.

Other notable features of the Gibson The Ripper include a solid maple body, a 20-fret maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, and a brass nut and bridge. The bass was available in a variety of finishes, including natural, sunburst, and solid colors like black and white.

Despite receiving positive reviews from musicians and critics, the Gibson The Ripper was discontinued in 1982, likely due to declining sales. However, it has since become a sought-after collectible among bass guitar enthusiasts and vintage guitar collectors.