Gibson Grabber

4-string · Bolt-on

Strings
4
Scale
34"
Frets
20
Construction
Bolt-on

About the Grabber

Gibson's first bolt-on bass, 1973-1979; single sliding pickup repositionable between neck and bridge for tonal variation. Twin-pickup variant = G-3.

Full specifications

ConstructionBolt-on
Strings4
BodyMaple (alder from 1975)
NeckMaple
ControlsVolume, tone
Made InUSA

Played by

Artists documented playing the Gibson Grabber: Alden Penner, Alicia Vigil, Billy Gould, Brent Wilson, Brian Cook, Caleb Scofield, Canaan Dove Amber, Chester Hansen, Chris Joannou, Chris Wolstenholme, Dean Workman, Eddie Breckenridge, Eduardo Caces, Frank Ene, Frank Iero, Gene Simmons, Gordon Moakes, James Johnstone, Jason Albertini, Jason Scheff, Jeph Howard, Jeremy Davis, Jesse F. Keeler, John DeDomenici, John Entwistle, Kelly Groucutt, Kenny Vasoli, Leon Wilkeson, Lou Barlow, Matt Kean, Max Green, Mike Dirnt, Mike Starr, Nathan Latona, Paulo Jr., Rex Brown, Stanley Clarke, Suzi Quatro, Tim Ward, Timi Hansen, Zild Benitez.

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