NBD: '78 Grabber - Wine Red

[GAS KING]

Well, I've wanted a grabber for a very long time. In my previous life I had been a pretty big GAS whore. I've toned that down for quite a while. This has been my first gear purchase in a long time.



I really like it so far.

It's sorta like a tighter growly P bass. Sorta feels like P bass too.
The sliding pickup gives you a few shades of tone. From a little fatter and round to tighter and punchy.
Pretty straight forward for the most part.

[DarkAxel]

how heavy are these? they always looked super heavy to me

[GAS KING]

how heavy are these? they always looked super heavy to me

I should check it on a scale, but it feels not too heavy. The body is thin, so that helps with the weight.

Just browsing around 8-9lbs seems to be common. Typical Jazz bass weight range.
That's the alder body/maple neck version.
I would guess the maple body/maple neck would be a little more.

[kosta]

Looks great. I bet that's a fun one. Slim neck?

[GAS KING]

Looks great. I bet that's a fun one. Slim neck?

Thicker than a Jazz bass, but not super thick either. So medium C similar to a P bass.

[friendship]

That's hot.

[kbit]

Mmph, that colorway is nice.

[Faldoe]

More pics. That looks sick.

[HorseyBoy]

^ Yeah, more pics, please. I've always liked the Grabber. Top score!

[GAS KING]

Sure, I have the photos from the for sale ad. I'll post them tonight.

[GAS KING]

[coldbrightsunlight]

Beautiful!

[GAS KING]

It came with D'Addario rounds, but I think I'm going to put some flats on it. It's a fairly bright bass. Dialing the tone back works fine too, but I've grown to love the flats on my P bass.
Maybe stainless flats! *idea*

[kosta]

Too good.

[GAS KING]

annoying good.